Virginity test of bride to be offence soon in Maharashtra
Certain communities in the state follow a custom whereby a newly-wed woman has to prove that she was virgin prior to the marriage.
Feb 07, 2019, 10:05 AM IST
Activist, protesting against Kanjarbhat 'virginity test' ritual, barred from Navratri Dandiya dance
A woman activist, protesting against the ritual of 'virginity test' in Kanjarbhat community, was barred from taking part in Navratri dandiya festivities in Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad.
Oct 17, 2018, 12:38 PM IST
Stop virginity tests! Youngsters spreading awareness through this WhatsApp group
A group of youngsters from Kanjarbhat community in Pune have come together to form a WhatsApp group - "Stop the 'V' ritual" - to spread awareness against the practice of determining the virginity of a bride on the wedding night.
Jan 16, 2018, 11:04 AM IST
