News for 'Child Development'

How nation greeted NaMo on his 71st birthday

How nation greeted NaMo on his 71st birthday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Birthday greetings poured in for him from all quarters, with his supporters and Bharatiya Janata Party workers offering prayers for him and organising events to mark the occasion.

Is your sibling more successful? This could be the reason

Is your sibling more successful? This could be the reason

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Share a warm bond with your sibling? Then you are more likely to end up with the same level of education.

Govt rejects global hunger ranking after India fares poorly

Govt rejects global hunger ranking after India fares poorly

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Reacting sharply to the Global Hunger Report 2021, the Women and Child Development Ministry said it is 'shocking' to find that it has lowered the rank of India on the basis of FAO estimate on proportion of undernourished population which is found to be 'devoid of ground reality and facts, and suffers from serious methodological issues'.

GOSH! Is that Rihanna?

GOSH! Is that Rihanna?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week is back with a promising line up of models.

Budget 2019: Social services sector gets major boost

Budget 2019: Social services sector gets major boost

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The Centre's programmes of maternity benefit and Child Protection Services also got a major boost in the Budget.

Does your child have high cholesterol?

Does your child have high cholesterol?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

An increasing number of overweight and under-exercised children are staring at serious heart problems if parents don't step in

10 Common Parenting Mistakes to Avoid

10 Common Parenting Mistakes to Avoid

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

It's normal to want to protect children from the pain of making mistakes, but children need to make mistakes to grow, become resilient.

Over 2,000 Delhi children lost one or both parents to COVID-19

Over 2,000 Delhi children lost one or both parents to COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

An official statement said the commission has used its helpline to undertake various well-being surveys and identification of children who have lost their parents due to COVID-19 using data provided by the Delhi government's health department.

2nd wife can't complain against husband under IPC 498A: Karnataka HC

2nd wife can't complain against husband under IPC 498A: Karnataka HC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The single judge bench of Justice S Rachaiah in its judgement recently said, "Once PW.1 (complainant woman) is considered as second wife of the petitioner, obviously, the complaint filed against the petitioner for the offence under Section 498-A of IPC ought not to have been entertained."

Is your child ADDICTED to the Internet?

Is your child ADDICTED to the Internet?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

If your child is spending too much time online, an Internet de-addiction clinic can help him or her use technology in a healthy manner, reports Indulekha Aravind.

Kane sale leaves Tottenham fans 'angry and hurt'

Kane sale leaves Tottenham fans 'angry and hurt'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Kane was confirmed as a Bayern Munich player on Saturday after weeks of wrangling between the clubs.

Maternity leave now raised to 26 weeks

Maternity leave now raised to 26 weeks

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The government is also thinking of introducing direct benefit transfer for women

Can You Send Email With An Attachment?

Can You Send Email With An Attachment?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

More than 70 per cent of Indian youth aged between 15 and 29 can't!

100th Executive Board Meeting: HI appoints Sardar Singh, Rani Rampal

100th Executive Board Meeting: HI appoints Sardar Singh, Rani Rampal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Indian former field hockey player Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal as the chief coach

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Ram, Laxmi, stories from the Hindu epics are seen in carvings, paintings and murals, as well as recognisable figures from mythology, like Garuda, Sheshnag, Nandi and Apsaras, notes Deepa Gahlot, savouring the beauty of Cambodia.

Terrorism is Pak's favourite child: PM at BRICS-BIMSTEC Summit

Terrorism is Pak's favourite child: PM at BRICS-BIMSTEC Summit

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Other world leaders too voiced concern against terrorism and vowed to fight it collectively.

How To Co-Parent If You Are Separated

How To Co-Parent If You Are Separated

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The willingness to work together and to do the best for your child(ren) can help co-parenting be a smooth experience.

Child commission moves SC against gay sex

Child commission moves SC against gay sex

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Delhi High Court's verdict decriminalising homosexuality, on the ground that it would adversely affect children's rights.The commission, in its petition, contended that gay sex would have an adverse impact on the psychological, physical and mental development of children.The petition is likely to be taken up on September 14 when the apex court would hear similar petitions.

Time Has Come For Women's Reservation Bill

Time Has Come For Women's Reservation Bill

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Women politicians bring to politics and policy a sensitivity that most of their male counterparts, at least until a generation back, lacked.

'My body can't take this pressure of having babies'

'My body can't take this pressure of having babies'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'The minute I tell couples to use condoms or suggest permanent birth control, they ignore it or just change the topic.'

Do you know who the undergraduates ministers are?

Do you know who the undergraduates ministers are?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

8 ministers in Modi Sarkar.2 are undergraduates.

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

It pains to think that all over the world, children continue to work, putting at stake their education, their health, their normal development to adulthood, and even their lives.

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

It pains to think that all over the world, children continue to work, putting at stake their education, their health, their normal development to adulthood, and even their lives.

Soccer: Romeo Beckham joins Brentford's junior team

Soccer: Romeo Beckham joins Brentford's junior team

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Karanjit Singh signs one-year contract extension with Kerala Blasters FC

INDIA alliance wants to destroy Sanatan Dharma: Modi

INDIA alliance wants to destroy Sanatan Dharma: Modi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Targeting the Congress, the PM said those who ruled Madhya Pradesh for a long time did nothing else other than corruption and crime.

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.

Centre lowers foodgrain price for welfare plans

Centre lowers foodgrain price for welfare plans

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Wheat will be now be sold to the schemes at Rs 2 per kg, while rice would be given at Rs 3 per kg.

More power for women's panel? Law ministry has issues

More power for women's panel? Law ministry has issues

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

A proposal of the Women and Child Development Ministry to give greater powers to the National Commission of Women has faced legal hurdles as the law ministry has raised queries on the move.

Child pornography: Govt starts steps to access Interpol's list

Child pornography: Govt starts steps to access Interpol's list

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

In order to check online child pornography, government has initiated steps to devise a mechanism to access Interpol's 'worst-of-list' through Central Bureau of Investigation and disable such content on internet.

What's Donald Trump Doing In Pune?

What's Donald Trump Doing In Pune?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Donald Trump Jr visited Pune for a business meeting with Panchshil Realty in Pune on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

Abuse of PM derogatory but not seditious, says HC, quashes case against school

Abuse of PM derogatory but not seditious, says HC, quashes case against school

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The Karnataka high court has said abusive words used against the prime minister was derogatory and irresponsible but it does not constitute sedition, while quashing a case of sedition against a school management.

Motherhood advice: How to get your child to eat healthy

Motherhood advice: How to get your child to eat healthy

Rediff.com10 May 2014

Readers share the best motherhood advice they received! Share yours too!

Don't bunk: Rajnath warns BJP MPs citing PM's displeasure

Don't bunk: Rajnath warns BJP MPs citing PM's displeasure

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

According to sources, Singh also asked party MPs to be present in large numbers when Home Minister Amit Shah tables the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, as he asserted that this draft legislation is as important as the move to abrogate Article 370.

'I saw the magic of cinema in Rani'

'I saw the magic of cinema in Rani'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'Every day, I was wonder-struck.'

India unlikely to meet development goals: ADB

India unlikely to meet development goals: ADB

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

The Asian Development Bank said on Wednesday India, despite making significant improvement in access to primary education, will not meet the millennium development goal targets as in the case of other countries in the Asia Pacific region.

Watch: Maneka Gandhi loses cool, abuses UP official

Watch: Maneka Gandhi loses cool, abuses UP official

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

She was attending a meeting on Friday in Baheri area of the district which falls in her constituency Pilibhit.

Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

He is among several leaders of Indian heritage who have ascended to the highest echelon of public service globally.

PM announces free education, sops for children orphaned by Covid

PM announces free education, sops for children orphaned by Covid

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a number of welfare measures for children who lost their parents to COVID-19, including ensuring a corpus of Rs 10 lakh when they turn 18 and providing for their education.

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on November 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Born in Araria, Bihar, Roy was 30 when he set up Sahara in 1978. He started with a capital of about Rs 2,000, a peon, a clerk and his father's Lambretta scooter in Gorakhpur, eastern Uttar Pradesh, writes Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his 2014 book, Sahara: The Untold Story. Sahara was not his first venture.

'Air pollution can lead to cancer'

'Air pollution can lead to cancer'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'If you keep on irritating the body by allowing all kinds of pollutants to get into it, the body cells are going to get irritated and cancer will come.'