News for 'Child Development'

Donald Trump: Controversy's child

Donald Trump: Controversy's child

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Trump was often synonymous with controversy, with divisive pronouncements on Muslims, immigrants, economy and terrorism.

BJP may send Jaishankar to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

BJP may send Jaishankar to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Two Rajya Sabha MPs from Gujarat -- BJP president Amit Shah, now Home Minister, and Smriti Irani, who has got the women and child development ministry -- have won the Lok Sabha polls, thus creating two vacancies in the Upper House of Parliament from the state.

The Dyslexic Who Built A 30 Crore Business

The Dyslexic Who Built A 30 Crore Business

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'I have saved your name on my phone, but I cannot read or pronounce it.' 'I am able to recognise my wife's name today because after seeing it for so long, it has been imprinted in my mind as a picture and not the letters.'

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!

Why shooter Manu Bhaker's father is upset

Why shooter Manu Bhaker's father is upset

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Manu Bhaker ignored for Rashtriya Bal Puraskar award, her father fumes.

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."

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.

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

'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.'

Varun Gandhi offers Rs 5 cr for child wing at UP hospital

Varun Gandhi offers Rs 5 cr for child wing at UP hospital

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'The human tragedy in Gorakhpur has left me jolted,' he said.

Exclusive! Matrimonial sites being used by predators, traffickers: Maneka

Exclusive! Matrimonial sites being used by predators, traffickers: Maneka

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Minister of Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi is determined to give her ministry more teeth. "It's a ministry that needs to take itself seriously," she tells Rashme Sehgal, especially since it deals with the upliftment of millions of impoverished and exploited women.

Anurag Thakur's remark on Mahatma kicks up row in RS

Anurag Thakur's remark on Mahatma kicks up row in RS

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Noting that the nation got freedom from the British through 'andolans' (protests), he said by that logic Mahatma Gandhi should have been the biggest 'andolanjivi'.

Smriti Irani faces Cong-NCP protests over price rise in Pune

Smriti Irani faces Cong-NCP protests over price rise in Pune

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Congress and NCP workers staged protests against price rise outside a luxury hotel and the Bal Gandharva auditorium, where Irani attended events during her visit to the city.

How have Modi and his mantris fared?

How have Modi and his mantris fared?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

We ask you to rate the pradhan sevak and his ministers on four criteria: Vision. Execution. Efficiency. And their response to the public.

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.

Human development? India has a long way to go

Human development? India has a long way to go

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

India, the world's fastest-growing large economy, can surely move ahead in this area faster than the average.

'Every single child matters, every single childhood matters'

'Every single child matters, every single childhood matters'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Kailash Satyarthi, co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, in front of packed crowd made a rousing speech asking every person to come together and set our children free. He honoured those who came before him and also said that he accepted this honour on behalf of all the martyrs and activists in India. Here's the transcript of his moving acceptance speech.

Is Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme the best investment for your girl child?

Is Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme the best investment for your girl child?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Let us look at this scheme a little more in detail.

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

Gap joins hands with govt for workers' rights

Gap joins hands with govt for workers' rights

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

A year after being embroiled in a child labour controversy, leading US apparel and footwear brand Gap has embarked on a national initiative for welfare of children and women in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development and various state governments. The company has also started a special rehabilitation centre for women and children in association with Delhi-based NGO Self Employed Women's Association in the national capital.

Allegations should be taken seriously: Maneka after MJ Akbar named in #MeToo

Allegations should be taken seriously: Maneka after MJ Akbar named in #MeToo

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'Women are scared to speak out because they think people would make fun of them and doubt their character but now when they are speaking out we should take action against each and every allegation'

7 more women join Modi's council of ministers

7 more women join Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The overall female strength has rised to 11 which is one of the highest.

'Delhi girl's parent's want harshest penalty for rapists'

'Delhi girl's parent's want harshest penalty for rapists'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath on Wednesday visited a city hospital to inquire about the condition of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim and assured the distraught family of speedy justice.

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.

Poverty, child, maternal deaths high in India: UN report

Poverty, child, maternal deaths high in India: UN report

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

India continues to battle poverty, child and maternal deaths, according to a United Nations report on the Millennium Development Goals that said while several key global targets have been met, more sustained effort is needed to cover disparities by the 2015 deadline.

'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.'

Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde embroiled in Rs 206-crore scam

Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde embroiled in Rs 206-crore scam

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Pankaja Munde finds herself in the middle of a Rs 206 crore scam, in what maybe called the first case of impropriety of the Devendra Fadnavis-led government.

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.

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.

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.

Why UPA is in trouble over rural jobs scheme

Why UPA is in trouble over rural jobs scheme

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

New Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has, however, taken up the challenge on how to synchronise the employment guarantee programme with the ground realities.

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.

India to have 660 Nirbhaya Centres for violence victims

India to have 660 Nirbhaya Centres for violence victims

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

At least 660 rape crisis centres will be established across the country and named as Nirbhaya centres, as a tribute to the victim of December 16, 2012, Delhi gang rape case.

Juveniles over 16 should be tried as adults: Govt

Juveniles over 16 should be tried as adults: Govt

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

In a significant move, the Women and Child Development Ministry has proposed that juveniles above 16 years of age involved in heinous crimes like murder or gang rape should be tried as adults under the Indian Penal Code.

'You left without fulfilling your promise': Smriti's emotional post on Sushma

'You left without fulfilling your promise': Smriti's emotional post on Sushma

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Referring to Swaraj as "didi" (elder sister), Irani expressed her shock at the untimely death of the former Delhi chief minister.

How do you make your child eat a healthy meal?

How do you make your child eat a healthy meal?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

How do you get your child to eat right? Our Kid Eats Everything by Neelanjana Singh tells you just that! And we bring this excerpt from the book for you:

HC raps Centre, Delhi govt over failure to implement Vishaka guidelines

HC raps Centre, Delhi govt over failure to implement Vishaka guidelines

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The Delhi high court on Wednesday pulled up the Centre and the city government over their failure to implement Vishaka guidelines on dealing with cases of sexual harassment against women in the aviation industry in New Delhi.

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.

Kerala health dept on high alert after fresh Nipah outbreak

Kerala health dept on high alert after fresh Nipah outbreak

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

As Kerala reeled under a daily increase of nearly 30,000 cases of COVID-19, the deadly Nipah virus has come as another thorn in its side, prompting the state to further heighten the alertness of its health machinery to prevent an outbreak of a different infection.

SC notice to Centre, states on anti-rape reforms

SC notice to Centre, states on anti-rape reforms

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Senior advocate Indu Malhotra and others filed the PIL in the wake of the gruesome December 16 gangrape and assault of a 23-year-old girl in a moving bus, resulting in her death.