The political trajectory of Moovalur’s life, meticulously documented, tells us that she was her own person in both the ...

T he ancient Devadasi system pushes poverty-stricken girls from the lowest rung of India's caste system into sexual slavery. DW takes a look at why the practice persists despite efforts to ...

Originally, devadasi were celibate dancing girls used in temple ceremonies and they entertained members of the ruling class. But sometime around the 6th Century, the practice of "dedicating" girls ...

The CM expressed dissatisfaction over low conviction rates and criticised the ease with which accused individuals often secure bail ...

District Health Officer Mahesh Biradar advocates regular health check-ups for former Devadasis at government health centres in Yadgir.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah raises alarms over a drop in conviction rates in SC/ST atrocity cases from 10% in 2020 to 7% in 2024. He urges more robust legal proceedings and accountability, ...