Cut the cussing: the Indian man on a mission to end sexist swearing

Many swear words in India, as elsewhere, have one thing in common - they target and shame women. Sunil Jaglan wants to empower women and end the culture of profanities

On a cold January afternoon, women gather on the veranda of a government-run nursery in Sarmathla village in the north Indian state of Haryana. Sitting cross-legged on the floor, they are eager to hear the visiting speaker.

The men and boys of the village mill about, reluctant to join the women, until Satyaprakash, a social worker, encourages them to sit on the chairs provided. Please, join us tauji [uncle], today's programme is about gaali [swear words]," he says.