News for 'Care and Protection of Children'

12 mn Indians have glaucoma. Should you be worried?

12 mn Indians have glaucoma. Should you be worried?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'If a member of your family has been diagnosed with glaucoma, rest of the members (brothers, sisters and children) should get their eyes tested to rule of early disease,' advises Dr Sandeep Buttan.

COVID-19: Sanitation workers go beyond call of duty

COVID-19: Sanitation workers go beyond call of duty

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'It's our duty, and we are not going to step back from it. The entire country, including our prime minister, has been supporting us'

Trump again calls coronavirus as 'China Virus'

Trump again calls coronavirus as 'China Virus'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

In March, he had said that China is responsible for the spread of the novel coronavirus and called the COVID-19 as the "Chinese Virus".

Did Mithun Marry Sridevi?

Did Mithun Marry Sridevi?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'His relationship with Sridevi was not meant to work out, especially since both of them were ambitious, driven and passionate.'

Govt asks states to set up relief camps for, give food to migrants

Govt asks states to set up relief camps for, give food to migrants

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

With lakhs of these workers stranded on highways and inter-state bus terminus, the government stepped in and asked states and union territories to immediately set up relief camps for migrant workers and others who are returning to their home states or trying to do so during the nationwide lockdown period.

When will rapes, sexual abuse of women at shelters stop, asks SC

When will rapes, sexual abuse of women at shelters stop, asks SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Besides Pratapgarh, incidents of rape and sexual abuse of women and girls at shelter homes run by NGOs have also surfaced recently in Muzaffarpur in Bihar and Deoria in Uttar Pradesh.

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Barrett as the Supreme Court Judge by 52-48 votes, overcoming the unified opposition of Democrats.

SC lawyer files complaint against Papon under POSCO Act

SC lawyer files complaint against Papon under POSCO Act

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

"We have no idea what is happening in reality shows when children participate. These kids are below 15 years. These reality shows are harming kids' psyche and their future, too. If they want to continue, then there has to be proper guidelines laid down by the government for them to follow."

Hold Still: UK lockdown caught on camera

Hold Still: UK lockdown caught on camera

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

After months of anticipation (and 31,000 submissions from the British public), the Britain's Duchess of Cambridge's final selection of images for Hold Still is available to view on the National Portrait Gallery's website. Designed to "capture and document the spirit, the mood, the hopes, the fears and the feelings of the nation" during lockdown, the project brings together 100 moving amateur shots of everything from at-home haircuts to make-shift classrooms; exhausted NHS staffers on duty to dedicated postmen in superhero costumes; pensioners FaceTiming with their grandchildren to mothers cradling their newborn babies. Below, see 22 remarkable images from Hold Still - then head to the The National Portrait Gallery website for the full exhibition.

PIX: Sanjay, Abhishek, Sara celebrate Raksha Bandhan!

PIX: Sanjay, Abhishek, Sara celebrate Raksha Bandhan!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Celebrating the brother-sister bond.

In Mann ki Baat, PM Modi urges people to shun plastics

In Mann ki Baat, PM Modi urges people to shun plastics

Rediff.com27 May 2018

In his radio address, the PM asked the people to observe the World Environment Day on June 5 with vigour, and that it was time to concentrate on tree plantation.

Elect govt that upholds democracy: Manmohan

Elect govt that upholds democracy: Manmohan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The ex-PM urged the people to elect a government that upholds the Constitution of India and the principles of democracy and brings about inclusive growth for all.

Senate confirms Dr Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General

Senate confirms Dr Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Dr Murthy, 43, would occupy the position of America's Surgeon General for the second time. In 2011, president Barack Obama tapped him to serve on the advisory group on prevention, health promotion, and integrative and public health.

Don't Be OVER-OBSESSED With Stocks

Don't Be OVER-OBSESSED With Stocks

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Exposure to debt funds and gold is essential even if current returns from these asset classes are low, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

UN praises IMD for 'Pinpoint accuracy' on Cyclone Fani

UN praises IMD for 'Pinpoint accuracy' on Cyclone Fani

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The powerful cyclone, strongest to hit India in 20 years, made landfall at around 8 am in India's eastern state of Odisha, killing at least 12 people.

'We haven't heard the last about Omicron'

'We haven't heard the last about Omicron'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'Your body will be able to deal with Omicron at any time, but it depends (on when) if you are vaccinated.'

Ask MF Guru: 'Where should I invest Rs 15k in SIPs?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Where should I invest Rs 15k in SIPs?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

How to keep mosquitoes away: 6 things to do

How to keep mosquitoes away: 6 things to do

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Mosquitoes are not strong flyers and hence keeping the air circulated with the use of a fan is a good way to avoid getting bitten and also makes it difficult for them to fly close to you.

Court pulls up NDTV, Zee, Times of India

Court pulls up NDTV, Zee, Times of India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

The court said the three media organisation were interested only in making a few quick bucks and not in encouraging a debate on the issue.

New York state's schools, colleges to remain shut for the academic year

New York state's schools, colleges to remain shut for the academic year

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The academic session will go till June and schools re-open around September for the next session.

Is Bollywood responsible for Mumbai's runaway kids?

Is Bollywood responsible for Mumbai's runaway kids?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Hepzi Anthony takes a look at the procedures the government has put in place to streamline the process of handling runaway children

'Putting 16 to 18 year olds in jail for rape is wrong'

'Putting 16 to 18 year olds in jail for rape is wrong'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

'It is a retrogressive Act. It actually criminalises a child who needs care and protection.' 'I am sure the Delhi teenage rapist, if given the right process and input, would have reformed himself. Even now, if he is supported he will evolve himself.'

Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online

Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Millions of people worldwide are having to embrace life under lockdown -- confined to their own four walls or neighbourhoods for weeks on end as countries battle to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

BJP hails triple talaq bill, Congress for strengthening of the law

BJP hails triple talaq bill, Congress for strengthening of the law

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier called for consensus in passing the bill.

India will beat China to become world's largest employer

India will beat China to become world's largest employer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

A report published in British journal The Lancet reckons India's working population will surpass China's in the mid-2020s.

Exploring a cheap sanitiser to fight coronavirus

Exploring a cheap sanitiser to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'If it works, something good can come out of this tragedy for the common public good,' say Dr Prasad Gadgil and Dr Kunal Basu.

Why Succession reminds Ram Madhvani of Aarya

Why Succession reminds Ram Madhvani of Aarya

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Succession is a great show that inspires me to push the boundaries of creativity.'

Mr Modi: How will the poor pay for the vaccine?

Mr Modi: How will the poor pay for the vaccine?

Rediff.com8 May 2021

We are today carrying out the reconstruction of New Delhi which will cost us Rs 20,000 crore and give the prime minister a new house while crores of people have no means and no money to buy vaccines for their children, observes Aakar Patel.

'This is the moment to reintroduce wealth tax'

'This is the moment to reintroduce wealth tax'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'From March 2020 to November 2021, the combined wealth of the billionaires of this country has doubled.'

Jashodaben's security cover to stay; the jury is out on privileges for PM's wife

Jashodaben's security cover to stay; the jury is out on privileges for PM's wife

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

So far as entitlements and privileges of a PM's wife are concerned, the rules, though, are not as clear.

Textile mills get a makeover

Textile mills get a makeover

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Royal couple under scrutiny for torturing boy

Royal couple under scrutiny for torturing boy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

Their victims was 8-year-old Prasanta Nahak from Ganjam district in Orissa.

ASK DR JAIN: 'My dry feet and hands make me look old'

ASK DR JAIN: 'My dry feet and hands make me look old'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

Beware No Sex Marriages!

Beware No Sex Marriages!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'I've lost count of the number of times I've said no to sex, because I am tired, and how it has led to air punches, banging of doors, muffled expletives by the other half.' 'With time, we've learned to talk it out and have an arrangement that I'd like to believe works for both of us,' notes Radha Yadav, our newest columnist.

Ideal tips to secure your special child's financial needs

Ideal tips to secure your special child's financial needs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Parents should secure thier special child's future.

The smile that stole Priyanka's heart

The smile that stole Priyanka's heart

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'NO child deserves a life without hope for the future.'

Dec 16 gangrape: SC notice to Centre on juvenile offence

Dec 16 gangrape: SC notice to Centre on juvenile offence

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre on a plea of the father of the December 16 gangrape victim that the juvenility of an accused needs to be ascertained by a criminal court and not by the Juvenile Justice Board.

'They took everything they could find'

'They took everything they could find'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Anything that couldn't be stolen they destroyed.' Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to members of the Indian community in Durban -- the largest congregation of Indians outside India -- who were targeted in last month's horrific riots.

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The Barcelona legend showed his support following the end of the World Health Worker Week, which concluded on Saturday.