The rising popularity of Hymenoplasty among Indian Women
In a quiet corner of Kolkata, Dr Indrani Lodh, a renowned gynecologist, meets a hesitant female patient one morning. This seemingl… Read More
Welcome to July 2023, a month ripe with opportunities for expanding our knowledge and diving into captivating real-life narratives. As the world continues to evolve, so does our appetite for… Read More
Kanjarbhat community, Maharashtra's de-notified tribe with an estimated population of 25,000, is known for its deeply patriarchal caste panchayat, misogynistic matrimonial traditions, obsess… Read More
Historically, virginity tests have been performed on women to regulate their sexual activity and for men to assume control over their sexual behaviour. These are often performed without the… Read More
Twinkle Khanna
10.10 am There is pandemonium in my office as our website crashes because of an unprecedented number of users, all rushing to devour a story titled ‘Dummies’… Read More
A couple belonging to the Kanjarbhat community in Ambernath, Maharashtra, has alleged facing a social boycott after defying the community's regressive tradition of conducting virginity tests… Read More
The uber-patriarchal custom of having young brides tested for virginity in the Kanjarbhat community has attracted attention of the state government, which has directed the Maharashtra police… Read More