online abuse

Virtual vitriol against women often takes an ugly turn. Many victims are choosing to fight against it -- online and offline.

This is why Bollywood actress Disha Patani's Instagram post is being hailed by everyone across social media.

Sreelakshmi Satheesh started getting incessant phone calls from strange men asking her for her "rates". Once she reached the bottom of the matter, she tracked down the perpetrator and made him pay Rs. 25,000 to a charity of her choice.

Maneka Gandhi announced that women being harassed on Twitter should post complaints using the hashtag #IamTrolledHelp or mail grievances directly to her.