The violent rape and death of 23-year-old medical student Jyoti Singh on a private bus in India 10 years ago today, sparked outrage and protests across the country. Government officials swiftly passed harsh laws to help curb violence against women. But what has changed in India in the decade since the notorious gang rape rocked the country? Natasha Narwal, an Indian feminist and activist based in Delhi, joins The World’s host Carol Hills to discuss women’s safety in India.
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