In this podcast episode, the troubling issue of violence against women in India is explored through personal stories and significant cases like those of Kolkata and Nirbhaya. Journalists Devina Gupta and Soutik Biswas shed light on the disturbing normalization of fear among women, the shortcomings of current legal measures, and the deep-rooted societal and patriarchal challenges. Yet, amidst the grim realities, they highlight a sense of hope: a gradual shift in attitudes and the growing presence of women in leadership roles, indicating a slow, but vital progress toward equality.