‘Too dark, too thin’: Women who died due to spousal body shaming

Read the full story here: https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/... Over 6000 dowry deaths were registered in India in 2023, but what the numbers do not reflect is the link between regressive beauty stand ards and suicides due to dowry abuse. TNM’s Sukanya Shaji spoke to families of women who took their lives, triggered by spousal body shaming. The ground report is now out on our website. In this video, Sukanya sits down with Advocate Sandhya Raju, a senior lawyer who has worked extensively with victims of domestic violence and dowry harassment, and Aleena, a poet and anti-caste activist, to unpack the layers of the problem. Video credits: NAZEER Location: Sthalam Studio Floors If you are aware of anyone facing mental health issues or feeling suicidal, please provide help. Here are some helpline numbers of suicide prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families. Tamil Nadu: State health department's suicide helpline: 104 Sneha Suicide Prevention Centre - 044-24640050 (listed as the sole suicide prevention helpline in Tamil Nadu) Andhra Pradesh: Life Suicide Prevention: 78930 78930 Roshni: 9166202000, 9127848584 Karnataka: Sahai (24-hour): 080 65000111, 080 65000222 Kerala: Maithri: 0484 2540530 Chaithram: 0484 2361161 Both are 24-hour helpline numbers. Telangana: State government's suicide prevention (tollfree): 104 Roshni: 040 66202000, 6620200 SEVA: 09441778290, 040 27504682 (between 9 am and 7 pm) Aasara offers support to individuals and families during an emotional crisis, for those dealing with mental health issues and suicidal ideation, and to those undergoing trauma after the suicide of a loved one. 24x7 Helpline: 9820466726 Click here for working helplines across India. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to The News Minute, your go-to source for impactful stories from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. Our videos dive deep into Politics, Society, Education, Health, Law, Policy, Entertainment, Pop Culture, and Lifestyle, bringing you in-depth coverage of the issues that matter most in south India. From immersive storytelling and exclusive interviews to sharp analysis and documentaries, our reporters—deeply rooted in the region—bring you unparalleled access to local stories and insights. Look south, think TNM. Subscribe to The News Minute: https://www.thenewsminute.com/subscri... Support TNM studio fund: https://pages.razorpay.com/tnm-studio Follow and engage with us on social media: Whatsapp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAP... Twitter: https://x.com/thenewsminute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewsminu... Facebook:   / thenewsminute