News for 'child protection'

Is This The New Celeb Makeup Trick?

Is This The New Celeb Makeup Trick?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Like the stars, cast magic with blue and purple iridescent eye shadow.

Must you spy on your child?

Must you spy on your child?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'It is natural for parents to want to keep their children safe.' 'But there's a difference between putting up firewalls to protect them and snooping on them 24X7,' says Shuma Raha.

Bengal govt's draft bill proposes death penalty for rapists

Bengal govt's draft bill proposes death penalty for rapists

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The draft of the anti-rape bill, scheduled to be tabled by the Mamata Banerjee government in the West Bengal assembly on Tuesday, proposes capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim's death or cause her to become vegetative.

Pune Porsche case: 2 Juvenile Justice Board members removed

Pune Porsche case: 2 Juvenile Justice Board members removed

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The Maharashtra government has terminated the services of two members of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in Pune in connection with bail given to a juvenile accused in the Pune Porsche crash case, officials said on Thursday.

PhD scholar gets 5 lifers for raping minors, posting videos online

PhD scholar gets 5 lifers for raping minors, posting videos online

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

A special court in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur on Tuesday sentenced a PhD scholar to five life imprisonments, to be served concurrently, for sexually assaulting minors and posting videos of the acts on the Internet to make money, officials said.

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Tovino Thomas' big budget action entertainer is a middling, tonally inconsistent watch that keeps you hooked, observes Arjun Menon.

How Safe Are Our Children?

How Safe Are Our Children?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

While we sensitise our children about good touch and bad touch and tell them to watch for signals outside the house, how can one prepare them for keeping a watch for the same at home? asks Aarti David.

How Kerala mother regained her child after a hard-fought battle

How Kerala mother regained her child after a hard-fought battle

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The elated woman later said she was yet to come to terms with the reality that she has finally won her battle and her son, who was forcibly taken away from her by her parents on the third day of his birth last year, is with her now.

Manipur CM says 'sorry' after 250 deaths; urges people to forget, forgive

Manipur CM says 'sorry' after 250 deaths; urges people to forget, forgive

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday apologised for the ethnic conflict in the state which claimed over 250 lives and rendered thousands homeless, and appealed to all communities to forget and forgive past mistakes and live together in a peaceful and prosperous state.

British police say soccer child sex scandal may affect 98 clubs

British police say soccer child sex scandal may affect 98 clubs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

British police investigating allegations of widespread child sex abuse at soccer clubs dating back to the 1970s said on Friday they had identified 83 potential suspects and possible links to 98 clubs, including some from the Premier League.

5 Tips to PROTECT Kids from Diarrhoea

5 Tips to PROTECT Kids from Diarrhoea

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

It is extremely crucial to keep your little one hydrated at all times, as an extended span of dehydration can lead to fatal outcomes, advises pediatrician Dr Satish Deopujari.

HC asks Rahul Gandhi to take down social media post

HC asks Rahul Gandhi to take down social media post

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to take down his social media post which revealed the identity of a minor Dalit girl, raped and murdered in 2021, so that the child's identity is protected worldwide.

All madrassas will be affiliated to 2 new varsities: UP minister

All madrassas will be affiliated to 2 new varsities: UP minister

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Seeking to make changes in the process of granting recognition to madrassas, Uttar Pradesh Minority Welfare Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has said that two universities will be opened in the state and all madrassas will be affiliated to them.

Kerala NEET frisking row: Women, child rights bodies seek action against staff

Kerala NEET frisking row: Women, child rights bodies seek action against staff

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

A case was registered by the police after the teen lodged a formal complaint.

Tata ev's Punch, Nexon Scores 5 In Crash Test

Tata ev's Punch, Nexon Scores 5 In Crash Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The Punch.ev achieved the highest score point ever recorded by any vehicle to date, scoring 31.46 out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection.

Two-year-old infant rescued from borewell after 20-hour op in Karnataka

Two-year-old infant rescued from borewell after 20-hour op in Karnataka

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The police said the child was shifted to a hospital in Indi where he was given preliminary treatment and was later shifted to a district hospital. He is currently stated to be stable, they said.

Mother who fled to India from US charged with son's murder

Mother who fled to India from US charged with son's murder

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The mother of a six-year-old boy who fled to India from the US in March this year has been indicted by a grand jury on several new charges including capital murder.

Drug victims need rehabilitation, not demonisation: SC

Drug victims need rehabilitation, not demonisation: SC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India expressed deep concern over the rising drug abuse problem in the country, highlighting the impact on youth and the need for urgent intervention. The court emphasized the need for rehabilitation rather than demonization of drug users and called for open discussions to address the issue. The judgment came while granting bail to a man accused in a heroin smuggling case. The court cited a 2019 report that indicated a significant number of people in India use opioids, cannabis, and other substances, with alarming trends in opioid dependence.

Men shouldn't be ladies' tailors: UP women's panel

Men shouldn't be ladies' tailors: UP women's panel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The radical raft of suggestions, which includes men not being allowed to take women's measurements and installing CCTV cameras, followed a meeting held on October 28.

Kamala Harris recalls her Diwali visits to India in campaign op-ed

Kamala Harris recalls her Diwali visits to India in campaign op-ed

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris, who is the Democratic presidential candidate, in an op-ed on Saturday, recollected her frequent visit to India as a child, and her mother's mission to cure cancer.

Right to life includes convict's right to procreate, says HC; grants parole

Right to life includes convict's right to procreate, says HC; grants parole

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said a convict does not become a lesser citizen only due to his incarceration and, in the present case, where the "biological clock" of the convict and his partner may become a barrier for them to conceive once the sentence got over, the fundamental right to have a child "cannot be deemed to be surrendered in favour of the State".

HC dismisses plea against Dalai Lama in kissing row

HC dismisses plea against Dalai Lama in kissing row

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation over the alleged molestation of a boy by the Dalai Lama, as claimed to have been shown in a video clip that went viral last year, saying the religious leader was "being playful" and has already apologised for the incident.

'Judgment Is A Constitutional Earthquake'

'Judgment Is A Constitutional Earthquake'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

'It has changed the political character of India by ejecting socialism as an ideology from the Constitution of India.'

'28% child care homes not registered with state govts'

'28% child care homes not registered with state govts'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The social audit of all childcare homes across the country was ordered in 2018 when cases of sexual exploitation of girls were reported from childcare institutions in Deoria in Uttar Pradesh and Muzaffarpur in Bihar.

Communal clashes after rape attempt: Telangana district remains calm

Communal clashes after rape attempt: Telangana district remains calm

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The situation in Jainoor town in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district remained peaceful on Thursday a day after a protest by tribal organisations against an autorickshaw driver's alleged attempt to rape and murder a tribal woman sparked communal tension prompting authorities to impose a curfew.

Sexual abuse of minors: K'taka pontiff sent to judicial custody till Sep 14

Sexual abuse of minors: K'taka pontiff sent to judicial custody till Sep 14

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The police did not seek extension of the police custody in which he was held since September 2.

Adoption not a fundamental right, parents can't choose adoptees: HC

Adoption not a fundamental right, parents can't choose adoptees: HC

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The judge noted that there is a long wait for adoption and there are many childless couples and parents with one child who would adopt a "normal child" but the chances of a specially-abled child being adopted are remote and the regulation therefore only aims to ensure that more and more children with special needs get adopted.

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Troubled twins, dangerous cults, portent dreams, telepathic kids, World War III, yakuza clans... Sukanya Verma lists the many options on OTT this week.

Will Railways' ChildLine scheme make runaway children safer?

Will Railways' ChildLine scheme make runaway children safer?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Are the ChildLine booths for runaway children an attempt to sanitise Indian railway stations or a genuine effort for the protection of 'railway kids'?

Physical relations with minor is rape, consent immaterial: Court

Physical relations with minor is rape, consent immaterial: Court

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

A court in Delhi has convicted a man of raping a 14-year-old girl in January 2015, saying if physical relations are established with a minor, it becomes an offence of rape and her consent is immaterial.

How To Control Diabetes In Kids?

How To Control Diabetes In Kids?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a pediatrician with over 25 years of experience, offers expert advice on how you can protect your child from common ailments and keep them healthy.

India got consular access to Baby Ariha in Berlin; Diwali celebrated with her

India got consular access to Baby Ariha in Berlin; Diwali celebrated with her

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The ministry of external affairs and the embassy of India in Berlin have been persistently advocating for the return of Ariha Shah to India.

Husband calling wife 'parasite' insult to entire womankind: HC

Husband calling wife 'parasite' insult to entire womankind: HC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The petitioner husband, who was stated to have abandoned his wife and children and was living with another woman, was ordered by the trial court to pay Rs 30,000 per month as maintenance to his wife, along with Rs 5 lakh towards the "injuries" sustained by her, including mental torture, depression and emotional distress.

POCSO Act: Law panel against altering age for sexual consent

POCSO Act: Law panel against altering age for sexual consent

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The commission, in its report submitted to the law ministry, said the amendments are necessary as such cases do not merit to be dealt with the same severity as the cases that were ideally imagined to fall under the POCSO Act.

Women employees may now nominate children for family pension

Women employees may now nominate children for family pension

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

In a path-breaking decision with far-reaching socio-economic impact, the Centre has allowed woman employees to nominate her son or daughter for family pension, instead of her husband, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

Family pension: Major decision for women employees

Family pension: Major decision for women employees

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

In a path-breaking decision with far-reaching socio-economic impact, the Centre has allowed woman employees to nominate her son or daughter for family pension, instead of her husband, according to an official statement issued on Monday. Previously, family pension was granted to the spouse of a deceased government servant or pensioner, while other family members became eligible only after the spouse's ineligibility or demise, the statement said. Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said that the Department of Pensions and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has introduced an amendment to the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, allowing female government employees or pensioners to grant family pension to their eligible child/children after their own demise, in place of of their spouse.

Sexual offences made gender-neutral under new laws

Sexual offences made gender-neutral under new laws

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaces the British-era Indian Penal Code, has made sexual offences "gender neutral" for the victim and the perpetrator, according to official documents.

Unmarried, queer couples can jointly adopt: CJI in minority verdict

Unmarried, queer couples can jointly adopt: CJI in minority verdict

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Writing a 247-page separate judgement, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud struck down Regulation 5(3) of the CARA, saying it is violative of the rights of the queer community and that the CARA has exceeded its authority in barring unmarried couples from adopting children.

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.

Why You Need Personal Accident Cover

Why You Need Personal Accident Cover

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'Accidents are unpredictable, whether it's a mishap during Diwali, a fracture during travel, or a fall in the bathroom.'