The Quint

Walking Alone as a Woman in India_We Need to Reclaim Our Streets

When you turn to see if the signal has broken, a man in khaki flashes a smile, tobacco-stained teeth on display. You avert your eyes but feel him staring, trying to engage the girl next to you, who scurries away. You follow. You’re competitors for the next rickshaw but in that moment, there is solidarity...

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Women of substance

Whether it’s as simple as making
other women laugh (who doesn’t
need a dose of that?) or helping us
travel without a care in the world,
we’ll always appreciate the women on our list
for doing what they have for the rest of us. With
Women’s Day right around the corner, we
thought we’d celebrate them and give you a
little inspiration to follow in their footsteps.

Woman's World

Travel with the girls

Don’t have anyone to go on vacation with? Makemytrip.com’s special packages for women are here to save the day, says Rhea Dhanbhoora

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What women want

Forget the clichéd knight in shining armor or diamond
ring; women in the city want some real change in the
New Year. Rhea Dhanbhoora & Priyanka Singh find
out what’s on the list…

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Fight or flight?

After the tragic Keenan and Reuban case sent chills
down everybody’s spine, a city which was once popular
for being one of the safest, unfortunately cannot be
called so anymore. Not only does the incident raise
questions about the city’s safety but also leaves us
wondering whether we can stand up against sexual
harassment? We ask a few women whether they would
fight back or flee if and when faced with ‘eve teasing’

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Cat Calls

Being called “‘baby” is just the beginning of the never-ending list of “endearments” that women get called on a daily basis... by complete strangers! Rhea Dhanbhoora & Samreen Samad tell you what you can do to prepare yourself for the catcalls and protect yourself in when you’re out alone…

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Being single & safe

Being single in the city is a bit of a task, especially if
you’re touching 30 and if everyone expects
you to get married and settle down, it gets
just a little bit harder. But, what if you don’t
want to settle down?

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Best news for women 2013

The news every day may remind you of all the horrible things
happening in the world, but Rhea Dhanbhoora & Priyanka Singh are here to spread a little holiday cheer. Take a look at some of the best things that happened for women and their rights this year

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Biker chicks

Forget pink helmets and lightweight bikes — women bikers in India
are taking their passion for motorcycles really seriously! With several of them headingtoIndia Bike Week in a fortnight, the Woman’s World Team spoke to few of these women bikers to get titbits of their adrenaline pumping experiences...

Woman's World

Women travelling alone

Dreaming of packing your bags and jet-setting all by yourself? Rhea Dhanbhoora talks to a few women and travel clubs to give you a one-stop guide for all your solitary travel needs

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Slut Walk Mumbai

SlutWalk brings out fishnet
stockings and cropped tops in
the name of equality. But, will
Mumbai embrace or shun the
movement? Henna Achhpal and
Rhea Dhanbhoora find out...

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Women to watch

As we ease into 2013, we’ve got our eyes on some powerful women who have managed to make a mark in the 21st century and who we think will continue to do so in the New Year. Rhea Dhanbhoora & Priyanka Singh tell you which women you should watch out for this year

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Breast cancer special

Breast cancer has become
one of the most common
cancers in women and
every October, we celebrate
Breast Cancer Awareness
month to help women all
over the world prevent and
fight this cancer. Rhea
Dhanbhoora & Gargi
Bansod bring you products
you can pick up to support
the cause and tell you
everything you need to
know about the Big C...

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Are we safe in the city?

Has Mumbai ceased to be a safe zone for women? After the recent crimes against women, it’s better to be prepared when it comes to your safety. Rhea Dhanbhoora & Gargi Bansod tell you how

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Adoption basics

If you've decided you want to adopt a child, read on to find out what you have to keep in mind...

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Women's Day 2016

Our greatest strength is our ability to rally for a cause. This Women's Day, the Mumbai Mix Team speaks to women in the city about equality and much more...