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A brutal attack on the student in December outraged India and triggered a debate about the treatment of women. A sixth suspect is being tried by a juvenile court when Ram Singh, one of the attackers, was found dead.

Bangalore - At the "Skirt the Issue" gathering, held in the wake of what happened to "Nirbhaya," men in attendance decided to wear skirts in support of women's rights.

Delhi - A lawyer for three of the men accused of gang raping an Indian student blames the victim for her attack and death, as well he claims the men accused have been tortured and coerced into making a confession in the case that has shocked the world.

New Delhi - As five of the six accused are awaiting trial for the rape and murder of "Nirbhaya," two of the perpetrators have stepped forward offering to be witnesses to testify against the other three. Also, the accused have problems finding legal representation.

New Delhi - While six men, including a minor, perpetrated the gang-rape of "Nirbhaya," the ordeal and death of the victim has brought up the call for amending India's Juvenile Justice Act.

New Delhi - "Nirbhaya's" father is pressing authorities to release her real name so that rape survivors will have an actual person to get behind.

In wake of what happened to Nirbhaya, martial arts and other self-defense courses have started to be more popular with women wanting to keep themselves from being part of the statistic.

Bihar - As reports of rape in India continue to increase, a mother of twins escaped becoming part of the country's growing gang rape statistic by jumping out from a fast-moving train.

New Delhi - Out of respect for what happened to "Nirbhaya," New Year's Eve in India is going to be scaled down and somber. Instead of a night of joy, it will be a night of mourning.

New Delhi - After "Nirbhaya's" body was returned to India, she was given a funeral and cremation ceremony. The fight still continues as her brutal rape and death has ignited protests for women's rights and stricter rape laws.