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Women in Rajasthans Jalore, almost disconnected

A caste panchayat in Rajasthans Jalore district banned womens access to smartphones, revoking the ban when faced with outrage. While the village heads said it was the women who demanded it because the children overused them, some women say its about control, finds Alisha Dutta

9 Jan 2026 6:02 am