The recent deaths of Twisha Sharma and Deepika Nagar have once again drawn attention to India’s dowry crisis. NCRB data for 2024 shows 5,737 dowry-related deaths, highlighting a systemic problem despite several laws in place.
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Dowry, domestic violence, and the unsafe reality for Indian women
Chinmayi Sripaada says Bhopal dowry death proves many Indian parents think their daughter is a commodity
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This article is authored by Ranjana Kumari, director, Centre for Social Research and author of Brides are not for Burning.
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