Dowry deaths drop sharply in Karnataka: Report
Bengaluru: Dowry deaths in Karnataka have declined sharply since 2023, Deccan Herald reported, citing official data. The number fell from 158 in 2023 to 112 in 2024 — a 30% drop — and further to 48 in the first five months of 2025.
Crimes against women under various sections have also seen a slight decrease. Director General and Inspector General of Police M.A. Saleem attributed the drop to stricter law enforcement and faster case closures. "We have ensured strict action against the offenders and closed the cases within 60 days. Hence, the cases are on a decline," DH quoted him as saying.
Another senior officer said increased awareness among women has encouraged more to report harassment, helping prevent deaths. Dowry harassment cases, however, fell only marginally from 2,960 in 2023 to 2,912 in 2024.
"If we observe, the number of dowry harassment cases has not come down significantly compared to deaths. This shows that more women are approaching the police against such harassment and we have been able to prevent deaths," the officer explained.
However, women’s rights activists believe dowry harassment remains widespread in Karnataka. K.S. Vimala of the Janavaadi Mahila Sanghatane said economic vulnerability and social stigma discourage many women from filing complaints, leading to under-reporting. “If they come out and complain against their families, they have no place else to go. In many other cases, women think it it brings shame to the family," DH quoted Vimala as saying.
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Dalai Lama says Grammy win reflects shared responsibility, not personal achievement
Dharamshala (PTI): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Monday said his Grammy Award win was not a personal achievement but a recognition of a shared universal responsibility.
The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, won his first Grammy in the category of best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording for his spoken-word album, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, at the 68th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
He edged out other nominees, including Kathy Garver for Elvis Rocky & Me: The Carol Connors Story, Trevor Noah for Into The Uncut Grass, Ketanji Brown Jackson for Lovely One: A Memoir and Fab Morvan for You Know It's True: The Real Story of Milli Vanilli.
Reacting to the prestigious international recognition, the Dalai Lama expressed gratitude and humility, saying he did not view the award as a personal achievement.
"I receive this recognition with gratitude and humility. I don't see it as something personal, but as a recognition of our shared universal responsibility," the Dalai Lama said.
"I firmly believe that peace, compassion, care for our environment, and an understanding of the oneness of humanity are essential for the collective well-being of all eight billion human beings. I am grateful that this Grammy recognition can help spread these messages more widely," he said.
