Every assault that foreign women carry home rewrites the India story—and we let it happen

The Israeli tourist and the homestay owner in Koppal, Karnataka, followed every conceivable safety precaution we demand of women in India. They travelled together, ensured trusted male companions were present, arranged reliable accommodation, and had their own vehicles so they wouldn’t have to ask strangers for a ride. They didn’t venture into ‘uncharted territories’, says Karanjeet Kaur, journalist and former editor of Arré, in this week's column.


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