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Does the Juvenile Justice Act need amendment?

Does the Juvenile Justice Act need amendment?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Most juvenile remand homes are in appalling condition and need a massive overhaul. But whether redrafting the law will bring down juvenile crime is the moot question. What is required better remand homes, more specialised care rather than to expose young people to the trauma and stigma of adult jails, says Rashme Sehgal.

Nehru's niece: 'I don't think one family should rule India'

Nehru's niece: 'I don't think one family should rule India'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

'This term -- "Nehru-Gandhi" family -- is a misnomer. Nehru was not a dynast; he did not even name his successor... The big mistake she made was to push forward Rahul Gandhi who is a dead loss as a leader,' says Nayantara Sahgal, whom Sonia Gandhi calls 'Tara Masi.'

From our archives: The Khushwant Singh interview

From our archives: The Khushwant Singh interview

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

'In her insecurity, she destroyed the institutions of democracy,' says Khushwant Singh.

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