Dowry: The Price Women Still Pay in Modern India

“When I held my grandson, it felt like Vaishnavi had returned home for a moment.” These were the heartbreaking words of a mother who lost her daughter. Vaishnavi Hagawane, to an alleged dowry death in Pune in May 2025. Despite being married into a politically influential family, Vaishnavi endured repeated abuse. Her death ruled as […]

Vaishnavi Hagawane Suicide Case: Family in Police Custody, Court Hears Disturbing Arguments

Pune – The tragic death of 22-year-old Vaishnavi Hagawane has taken a new turn as all five members of her in-laws’ family were presented in court on Wednesday. What followed was a courtroom filled with tense exchanges and shocking claims. The defense lawyer, representing Vaishnavi’s husband and his family, made controversial arguments, questioning Vaishnavi’s mental […]