crime
When a Juvenile Rapes
Aanchal Bansal
The science and logic behind the definition of a ‘juvenile’. And the consequences
How the Violation Continues
Our voyeuristic outrage at rape will not end the life of this crime. But maybe it won’t be attempted so often, so brazenly if we start dealing with rape for what it really is
Living with Lalli
One afternoon on a bus in Mumbai, writer Kalpana Swaminathan discovered her detective, Lalli—a collector of curiosities that hint of murder
Reality Television Shock
On a popular Tamil show, a 17-year-old girl reveals that her father has killed three people. And it turns out to be true
The Case of the One-Armed Murderer
A death sentence awarded to the rapist and murderer of a 23-year-old girl has evoked wild celebration in Kerala, a state known for its liberal leanings. What explains this bloodlust?
The New Criminal
Regular people with no history of crime are committing the most gruesome murders. What’s going on?
The Road to Freedom
What assures a man his freedom? Gopal Kaushik tried running away from home, even adopting a life of crime. But he remained miserable—until the day he bought his bike
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