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Before anyone asks why this case deserves attention especially on a Feminist sub, here's why: women in STEM are too often judged as if they haven't accomplished much, even when many of us have achieved incredible things. Celebrating wins like this matters because representation matters. It reminds girls everywhere that they are innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders whose work can change the world.

Two 16-year-old girl innovators Ariana Agarwal, Avyana Mehta, and their teammate Vivaan Chhawchharia from Jaipur, India won the Global Earth Prize 2026. They were awarded for their creation of "Plas-Stick," a biodegradable, tamarind-seed-based powder that magnetically clumps together and removes invisible microplastics from water.

The Earth Prize win marked a historic milestone as it was the first time an Indian team claimed the global title. Their project targets rural communities by providing a low-cost, electricity-free, and chemical-free method of purifying drinking water. Once the microplastics are bound and magnetically extracted, the trapped plastic waste can be upcycled into useful items like coasters or tiles.

Churu Rajasthan: Four young women employed at a beauty parlor in Churu, beat the owner, Bhawani Shankar Khatri, with slippers after catching him on video mixing a suspicious substance into their drinking water. The incident occurred on June 29. The women, who had been working there since March 2026, suspected the owner earlier on June 27 but lacked proof. They secretly recorded him using a mobile phone, showing him taking water from a camper, adding something from his pocket, and pouring it back. After informing their families, they confronted and beat him before filing a complaint at Rajgarh police station on Thursday, demanding a fair investigation and legal action. The owner denied any wrongdoing, claiming his parlor was not performing well, so he had placed yellow mustard seeds inside and mixed Gangajal (holy water) into the drinking water for positive vibes. Police have registered the complaint and stated that the matter will be investigated thoroughly

The fact that we have to cite these instances and blatantly point out the absurdity of such cases, is in itself an indication of how ill equipped this society still is to offer safety to women.

Every time dowry comes up in India, someone says, "What about alimony?"

Interesting how a conversation about a widespread patriarchal practice that still shapes marriages, burdens women's families, and costs women their lives is so often redirected to a legal provision available only in certain divorces .

We are in 2026, and the data from this year would be even worse than 2022, I feel. :)

Every right we enjoy today exists because someone before us fought for it.

Why do some women often take this for granted?

This happens to women everywhere. Maybe one day, women will be able to share their experiences without someone immediately trying to make it about something else.

Maybe one day.

Thrown out by her own family for being transgender, Nakshatra R Gola knew exactly what it felt like to be abandoned. Instead of letting that pain define her, she chose to transform it into compassion. ❤️

Today, through Nammane Summane in Bengaluru, she is lovingly called "Amma" by more than 100 abandoned elders, orphans, and people with disabilities. She has created not just a shelter, but a family built on dignity, acceptance, and unconditional love.

Her journey reminds us that family isn't always the one we're born into, sometimes, it's the one we choose to build with kindness.

Ancy Sojan, CPO (PT), of the Indian Navy has rewritten Indian athletics history by setting a New National Record in the Women's Long Jump with a stupendous leap of 6.88 m at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar.

She surpassed the 22-year-old National Record of 6.83 m set by legendary Anju Bobby George in 2004.

Source: https://www.olympics.com/en/news/national-inter-state-senior-athletics-championships-2026-day-4-report

Philips Home Appliances India takes one very normal line we hear at home and quietly questions it. The ad shows children cooking for their mother, and when the grandmother praises them for “helping” the mother gently asks the real question, why do we even call it help when it is their home too? It shifts the conversation from mothers doing all the housework by default to families sharing responsibility like they should. Instead of making the moment loud or preachy, the ad keeps it simple and familiar - "Ghar ka kaam, sab ka kaam"

This is just a light-hearted humour based on the society's expectations of girls.

Girls add your deal breakers/non-negotiables in the comments 😂😂

It's interesting how abortion is still expected to be justified through trauma, violence, or medical emergencies.

Why isn't "I don't want to be pregnant" considered reason enough?

Bodily autonomy shouldn't depend on how sympathetic your circumstances are

As a feminist, I know this isn't a popular opinion in every space, but I understand why so many people support encounter policy against r*pists (and other criminals), like how it happens in UP.

Before anyone says 'due process', let's acknowledge the reality women live with. Survivors/Victims and their families often wait years for justice. Cases drag on, evidence gets compromised, witnesses turn hostile, and many perpetrators walk free. Meanwhile, women are constantly told to be patient and trust the system.

Do encounters create fear among potential offenders? I think they do. A system where criminals believe they can exploit legal delays is very different from one where they fear immediate consequences.

Would I prefer a justice system that is fast, fair, and delivers near-certain convictions? Absolutely. That should be the goal but I feel the existing system has repeatedly failed women.

My support comes less from a desire for revenge and more from frustration with institutional failure.

I'm open to hearing your opinions and thoughts on this.

This is so heartbreaking 💔

You won't see this on other men/related subs but you'll find enough posts about Aishwarya Mohanraj or the Doctor girl (not downplaying what they did, but let's not pretend it all came out because of whataboutery)

(I do hate the all Pink theme stuff - stereotypical, but this feels a big positive step forward - sharing details from the news report below)

Source - https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/delhi-gets-first-dedicated-womens-police-station-how-it-will-work-11660028

If you don't want to open the link -

TL;DR: Delhi has launched its first dedicated Women Police Station in Subzi Mandi, serving the entire North Delhi district. Staffed mainly by women officers and led by a woman SHO, it can independently register FIRs, investigate cases, and pursue prosecution for crimes against women and children, including domestic violence, dowry harassment, stalking, sexual assault, rape, and child abuse. Unlike traditional CAW cells, it provides reporting, investigation, and support under one roof. The initiative aims to make policing more accessible, victim-focused, and supportive, while improving confidence among women and girls in seeking help.

Indian women are still fighting for equality, safety, dignity, and autonomy.

The struggle isn't over.

Share this to honor the women who came before us and support those still fighting today. ✊🏽❤️

On January 30, 2026, the Justice Department released over 3 million pages of Epstein files. That was 139 days ago. The UK has arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The US has arrested no one. Not one charge. Not one indictment. Not one grand jury. Ghislaine Maxwell is the only American serving time and she was convicted in 2021. Three million pages and zero prosecutions.

This scene is from the movie Ferrari ki Sawari.

This picture is targeting hypocrisy. If this makes you, uncomfortable, it's probably a good time to introspect. 😉

Most children spend their childhood building sandcastles by the sea. Thaaragai Aarathana chose to protect the sea itself.

Introduced to the ocean before she could even walk, the Chennai girl was swimming by the age of two and diving by five. But every dive showed her a painful reality.

Plastic bottles, wrappers, fishing nets, and marine life are struggling to survive.

Instead of looking away, she got to work.

From joining beach clean-ups as a child to helping remove nearly 3,000 kg of plastic waste from the ocean, Thaaragai has turned her love for the sea into a mission.

She has even swum across the Palk Strait to raise awareness about marine pollution.

In 2025, she took that message underwater, performing Bharatanatyam nearly 20 feet below the surface to spotlight the growing threat of ocean plastic.

Today, alongside her father, she continues to inspire people to protect the waters that sustain life

Source: https://thebetterindia.com/275373/child-hero-thaaragai-arathana-removes-plastic-waste-from-ocean-scuba-diving/

Taking inspiration from them, I wanted to start a fun thread on this.

If I had a rupee for every misogynistic post or comment I've seen, I'd _____?

Continue this in the comments!