Nishita Jha
Nishita Jha is a global women's rights reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in India.
Contact this reporter at nishita.jha@buzzfeed.com
India Just Decriminalized Gay Sex
India’s highest court struck down Section 377, the 157-year-old law that made gay sex illegal.
An Alleged Tinder Rape Told On Instagram Stories And The Limits Of #MeToo
She swiped right because she liked his dog. But what happened that night became a viral #MeToo story.
India Might Finally Remove A 157-Year Old Law That Criminalizes Gay Sex
India could repeal a colonial-era law that says sexual activity not involving heterosexual intercourse is "against the order of nature."
A Court Has Upheld The Death Sentences For Four Men Who Raped And Murdered A Woman In Delhi In 2012
The woman's rape on a bus and subsequent death sparked huge protests, and had a massive impact on India's attitude toward sexual violence.
An Indian Politician Is Being Viciously Harassed On Twitter Just For Doing Her Job
All Sushma Swaraj did was help a woman after she reached out to her on Twitter, but she's faced abuse online ever since.
A Backlash Against #MeToo Is Simmering In Pakistan's Entertainment Industry
Meesha Shafi has faced attacks upon her character and online threats since she accused Ali Zafar of abusing her.
This Is What It’s Like To Live With Disabilities In Iran
Authorities claim they are taking measures to improve accessibility, but there's still a long way to go, a new report jointly authored by Human Rights Watch says.
How A Bollywood Star Became The Main Target Of India's Right-Wing Trolls
Swara Bhaskar has come to expect rape and death threats. That doesn't mean she's going to stay silent.
These Women Circumnavigated The Earth But Came Back To The Same Sexist Attitudes
The crew's captain says it's now up to India to "trust their girls enough to let them be free."
A Government Database To Combat India’s Rape Culture Could Create More Problems Than It Solves
The proposed registry is the latest response to the nationwide outcry over the rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl.
A Senior Indian Politician Has Been Charged Over His Wife's Death In 2014
The former United Nations official and Indian minister is charged with helping his wife Sunanda Pushkar kill herself.
This Woman Is Being Harassed For Taking On A Murdered Muslim Girl's Case
Deepika Singh Rajawat has been doxxed and threatened for taking the case that has divided India.
An Indian Guru Has Been Jailed For Life For Raping A 16-Year-Old Girl
Police are now on high alert for riots by followers of Asumal Sirumalani, known to his supporters as Asaram Bapu.
People Are Spreading Conspiracy Theories About The Rape And Murder Of An 8-Year-Old Girl
One newspaper even published an entirely fictitious story claiming the girl was not raped, with only a small disclaimer that the article was not real.
India Is Heartbroken Over The Rape And Murder Of A Young Muslim Girl
It took months for the terrible fate that befell an 8-year-old girl to be disclosed. Now there is a growing sense of horror across India.
This Country Said It Would Punish Journalists For Writing Fake News But Changed Its Mind
A plan to suspend the accreditation of journalists who published so-called fake news was scrapped hours after it was introduced, following complaints it amounted to an attack on a free press.
A Woman Who Went Viral For Being Assaulted During A Protest Is Now Facing Arrest
A young woman was assaulted by police at a protest against sexual harassment. Now those same police are threatening her with arrest — for assaulting them.
Donald Trump Jr. Went To India To Sell The American Dream To A Bunch Of Billionaires
The president's son had a cozy fireside chat in India, where his talk about "Indo-Pacific" relations quickly became a series of softball questions about what it was like to see his father in charge.
This Young Man Filled His Life With Love — And Was Killed For It
A young Hindu man was murdered by the family of his Muslim girlfriend simply for being in love. His family and friends are coping with their loss by calling for more love, not revenge.
