brave women

'Mrs.' is making waves for its raw and honest portrayal of marriage. From emotional labour to gender inequality, it holds up a mirror to reality — one many women relate to. As conversations around the film grow, Indian women share why it resonated with them and what needs to change.

When asked how else she is trying to bring this to Disney’s attention, she smiles, and says, “I am hoping that with these articles and social media posts we can create enough of a buzz to grab their attention.”

"He said he had a gun and he threatened to shoot me if I screamed. He then came on to me, and I tried to stop him. He was squeezing my throat, and he slapped me. He continued to slap and punch me. He sexually assaulted me.”

It was a moment of pride as she led the Raising Day Parade of the 67 trainee officers at the BSF Academy in Gwalior, the only woman among 66 male officers.

Fearing that the electric panel next to her flat would catch fire, she quickly alerted her own family. Her husband Girish rushed out with her four-year-old daughter, so did her mother and a friend who was living with them.

Within a day after her marriage, this child bride was subject to domestic violence. Everyone around her turned silent spectators, including the police who told her to ‘resolve the matter within the family or find a relative to live with.’

While this young woman was lucky enough to get the attention of other motorists at the right time, it may not be the same case for most others. So, the next time you sense danger in a similar situation, here’s what you’ve got to do.

Spread over 600 hectares, the Marayoor range is one of the most the vulnerable forests in the state where the illegal tree felling by lumberjacks and loggers continues on a rampant scale, and the job of these vigilant officers is nothing less of a risky gamble.

The girls’ bravery was lauded by the senior police officials, who also revealed that the snatcher was a repeat offender.

We pay a tribute to these fearless women warriors who deserve to be recognised for their role in the freedom struggle.