by NWMI | Aug 8, 2016 | Statements
The Network of Women in Media, India (NWMI) is outraged at the attempt to intimidate and silence publisher Indranil Roy and editor Krishna Prasad of Outlook magazine and award-winning independent writer Neha Dixit for an important investigation into the trafficking of young girls from Assam to Gujarat and Punjab.
by NWMI | May 8, 2016 | 2016 Assembly Elections
As Tamil Nadu counts down to voting day, the Association for Democratic Reforms has released the results of a February 2016 survey of over 16,000 voters in across all of Tamil Nadu’s districts. The survey listed 31 policy areas and asked rural and urban voters to...
by NWMI | May 6, 2016 | 2016 Assembly Elections
Whenever they step out, curious eyes steal a glance at them and whispers follow them. But now they are coming out with their heads held high, and confirming their gender identity. The long fight of the transgender community continues, for a life without...
by NWMI | May 2, 2016 | 2016 Assembly Elections
In West Bengal, the legislative elections are taking place in six phases spread over 20 districts for a total of 294 seats. They were kicked off on April 4 and April 11 in districts referred to as jangalmahal, and they conclude on May 5. All the results are expected...
by NWMI | Apr 16, 2016 | 2016 Assembly Elections
Meera Vankipuram (Courtesy: Times of India, April 15,2016) Uma Maheswari, the PMK candidate from Srirangam, has been a member of the party since 2006. Inspired by PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss’ campaign for prohibition, she decided to apply for an assembly seat....
