Self Defence

The South East Division police in Bengaluru has set a precedent by training 15 of its women police in mixed martial arts and these women will not just patrol schools, colleges, but also train students in self-defence. The new batch has been named 'Veera Vanithe'

Murder accused shot at in Bengaluru, admitted to Sanjeevini hospital near Jalahalli.

Just moments before an accused Vinod was arrested, police opened fire in self-defence. Vinod had tried assaulting the police

Close on the heels of Rowdy Lakshman Murder case, Central Crime Branch officials shot absconding rowdy sheeter Hemanth alias Marathi Hemi in Nagarbhavi. CCB inspector Harish shot the absconding Hemi in self-defence, as per the police report

A tool that helps you identify whether or not your drink is spiked should be a welcome to the array of weapons that a woman today has to carry. From her high-heeled shoes, to her keys, to pointed nails, pepper spray, alarm, there is a lot a woman has to carry along with her so that she is not harmed

It's 6.30 am, and Kanteerava indoor stadium is buzzing with activities. In a corner, there are children learning taekwondo classes, and you will not miss spotting Shalini Rajaneesh, one of the most popular faces among the bureaucracy circle.

It’s not easy being a woman in India as any woman can attest to.  Whether you’re modestly dressed or not, invariably you become a target of many an unsolicited if not lewd comment s, or just penetrating stares.

Recently at Asianet Newsable we hosted team DURGA. It is a community of young women who aim to create a safer environment for women. Much like what we aim to do with our Pink Samaritan campaign and app. Here’s something we’d like to share from our interaction with this vibrant team of women

As Asianet Newsable charges ahead with the Pinkaluru campaign, we bring you our latest initiative Pink Samaritan, supported by Facebook. This new venture is a Digital Ecosystem of men and women volunteers who will be available via a GPS system to help any woman in danger.

Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Taapsee Pannu have joined hands to release a video titled Kohnimaar, before International Women’s Day on March 8. The video gives women a quick tip on how to combat gropers, attackers, with just a jab from the elbow

A Bengaluru woman has been arrested on murder charges as she kicked her husband on his private part after he allegedly forced her to have sex with him. The man is said to be HIV infected.