News for 'Child Labour'

'Can never go to heaven': Kharge taunts Shah for Kumbh dip

'Can never go to heaven': Kharge taunts Shah for Kumbh dip

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

The BJP keeps taking dips till it appears good on the camera, he said.

Just Who Was Mahatma Phule?

Just Who Was Mahatma Phule?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The latest biopic on Jyotibai Phule has come at a time when the Department of Taking Offence is super-active. Utkarsh Mishra feels it will be interesting to see if it portrays his attack on Brahminism in the same 'no holds barred' manner-- and, if it does, what reaction it provokes.

HC orders Ola Cabs pay Rs 5 lakh for sexual harassment by driver

HC orders Ola Cabs pay Rs 5 lakh for sexual harassment by driver

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The court emphasised that all parties must comply with Section 16 of the POSH Act, ensuring confidentiality of the identities involved.

Down but not out: Bumrah rallies his troops with pearls of wisdom

Down but not out: Bumrah rallies his troops with pearls of wisdom

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Perth Test marks Bumrah's second stint as a stand-in captain, having also led his country against England in 2022, and he could not have been dealt a tougher hand.

How We Can Create Millions Of Jobs

How We Can Create Millions Of Jobs

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'Three manufacturing sectors can create jobs by the million: Apparel, food, and electronic assembly.' 'Let's talk to them and ask them what it would take to scale by a factor of ten,' suggests Naushad Forbes.

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.

China approves 3-child policy with sops

China approves 3-child policy with sops

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

The decision to permit the third child came after this month's once-in-a-decade census showed that China's population grew at the slowest pace to 1.412 billion amid official projections that the decline may begin as early as next year.

India's tourism booming but...

India's tourism booming but...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Figures available with the International Labour Organisation show that a shocking 13 million children are employed in the tourism sector in India

Lindsay Lohan banned from visiting India?

Lindsay Lohan banned from visiting India?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

The government may ban the actress from visiting the country again, after she entered the sub-continent last year to shoot a BBC documentary without a work visa.

'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.

Wayanad landslide-hit start getting official documents

Wayanad landslide-hit start getting official documents

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

A total of 1,162 essential documents have been distributed among 872 persons at the camp, the district administration in Wayanad said.

Swami Nithyananda booked, 2 disciples held for 'kidnapping' kids

Swami Nithyananda booked, 2 disciples held for 'kidnapping' kids

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Nithyananda was booked on the similar charges after police recorded statements of the four children who were rescued from a flat and the ashram, "Yogini Sarvagyapeetham", a police officer said.

Labour reforms: Govt to ease rules on apprentices, women

Labour reforms: Govt to ease rules on apprentices, women

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Cabinet may take up amendments to 3 laws on Wednesday; but no relaxed retrenchment norms yet.

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'The more educated a young person is, the higher the chances of him or her remaining unemployed.'

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'it's not just youth in India who are left behind because of their inability to find jobs; nearly two-thirds of Indian women of working ages do not participate at all in the paid labour force.'

EPL PIX: Huijsen takes Bournemouth past Tottenham

EPL PIX: Huijsen takes Bournemouth past Tottenham

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Images from Thursday's action in the Premier League.

Profile: Shantha Sinha

Profile: Shantha Sinha

Rediff.com31 Jul 2003

10 things you should know about Nobel winner Satyarthi

10 things you should know about Nobel winner Satyarthi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Here are some little-known facts about Indian child activist Kailash Satyarthi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize along with Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzay

Justice delivery system begging for complete overhaul: Justice Gogoi

Justice delivery system begging for complete overhaul: Justice Gogoi

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

He expressed his concern over recent reports of sexual abuse of children across the country and said that there was an urgent need to have in place an effective deterrent regime.

Will work with Malala for peace, says Nobel winner Satyarthi

Will work with Malala for peace, says Nobel winner Satyarthi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Elated over winning the Nobel Peace prize, renowned child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi on Friday dedicated the coveted award to people of India and vowed to work with renewed vigour against exploitation of children and to ensure their welfare.

'No Company Should Exploit Its Employees'

'No Company Should Exploit Its Employees'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'A person is supposed to do 40 to 42 hours of work a week.' 'If a person is working more that, it is exploitation.' 'And it is because of this exploitation that employees experience stress which affects their mental health.' 'Sometimes it even leads to ending their lives. It is very unfortunate.'

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of villages, I knew for sure there was no other 12th pass girl. I said I want to meet your father.' 'She brought her father, a daily-wage labourer. I asked him: "How come you decided to educate your girl till the 12th standard? You break stones for a living and you don't have a lot of money".' 'He just said one line and in that one line he said everything.'

TV serial actress Chahat Pandey joins AAP; says will work for people of MP

TV serial actress Chahat Pandey joins AAP; says will work for people of MP

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Pandey, who has worked in TV shows like Pavitra Bandhan and Hamari Bahu Silk, said she had been living in Mumbai for the last seven to eight years and working as an actor.

Man gets 100-yr jail for causing Indian-origin child's death in US

Man gets 100-yr jail for causing Indian-origin child's death in US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Patel was playing in a hotel room on Monkhouse Drive when a bullet entered her room and struck her in the head.

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

What makes Pushpa 2 float is Allu Arjun's magnetic performance. The actor really goes an extra mile to deliver the wildfire he promised, observes Mayur Sanap.

New York Labor Day Parade Was A Spectacle!

New York Labor Day Parade Was A Spectacle!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Thousands of workers of every description -- from journalists to steel workers, from painters to New York cops, from auto to engineering workers -- marched for two hours down 5th Avenue one of Manhattan's most iconic thoroughfares, reports Jyoti Punwani.

The pride and prejudices behind the Nobel Prize

The pride and prejudices behind the Nobel Prize

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

'Today, when Kailash Satyarthi is being honoured with the most prestigious global award, reports appear to the effect that many millions of Indian children are in 'slavery'. This is hardly the reputation that India should have when we are basking in the glory of 'Mangalyan',' says T P Sreenivasan.

Paralympics: Deepthi Jeevanji wins 400m T20 bronze

Paralympics: Deepthi Jeevanji wins 400m T20 bronze

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The Indian runner, who turns 21 later this month, clocked 55.82 seconds to finish behind Yuliia Shuliar (55.16 seconds) of Ukraine and World record holder Aysel Onder (55.23) of Turkey.

A day in the life of an Indian worker

A day in the life of an Indian worker

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

India has a large pool of over 80 crore (800 million) unorganised workers.

UN Secretary General to meet Satyarthi during India visit

UN Secretary General to meet Satyarthi during India visit

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will meet India's top leadership and Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi when he visits the country later this week, his spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Why this UP hospital prepares for 35 deliveries on Jan 22

Why this UP hospital prepares for 35 deliveries on Jan 22

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The expectant mother and their family members have made the requests to the doctors even if their delivery dates are a few days before or after January 22, considering it an 'auspicious' day.

Wayanad landslide survivor lost 11 family members

Wayanad landslide survivor lost 11 family members

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Everyone at Chooralmala thought that the 1.30pm landslide would be the only one, and many had gone back to bed, hoping that others who screamed for help would be safe.

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'A campaign that goes beyond caste, creed and religion.' 'This is a campaign that aims to end hunger in society'

Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Claudia Goldin

Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Claudia Goldin

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

American economic historian and labour economist Claudia Goldin won the 2023 Nobel Economics Prize for her work examining wage inequality between men and women, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday. The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2023 was awarded to 77-year-old Claudia Goldin "for having advanced our understanding of women's labour market outcomes" the prize-giving body said in a statement. Goldin will receive 11 million Swedish kronor, or around $1 million, as the sole winner of this year's prize.

Officials 'intimidated' Indian journalists critical of govt: US report

Officials 'intimidated' Indian journalists critical of govt: US report

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

India in the past rejected similar reports.

Pix: Demi Moore in Nepal

Pix: Demi Moore in Nepal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The actress was in the country to shoot a documentary on human trafficking.

Top 10 models who started their careers before 18

Top 10 models who started their careers before 18

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Even as the State of New York has passed a law to tighten rules for child models, we take a look at top models who started their careers well under the age of 18.

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The police force on Tuesday reiterated the incident is "not currently being treated as terror-related and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it".

China to ease controversial one-child policy

China to ease controversial one-child policy

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

China, the world's most populous nation, will relax its controversial decades-long one-child population policy which restricted most couples to have only a single child, the ruling Communist Party announced on Friday.