News for 'child rights'

'Everything Cannot Just Be Box Office'

'Everything Cannot Just Be Box Office'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'Failure teach you far more than your successes do you.' 'Like they say, success has many fathers and failure is a bastard.'

PIX: Salah wins it for Liverpool; Manchester Utd held

PIX: Salah wins it for Liverpool; Manchester Utd held

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Images from Sunday's action in the English Premier League.

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

While Satya's pleasures are palpable -- among them the poetry of the coarse language, the mercifully rough-hewn texture, the oh-so-familiar underdog story -- these pleasures hit you at a completely different speed. The movie is charged with a sense of discovery, and every shot is a cornucopia of details existing independent of the main story. It's touching, notes Sreehari Nair.

NCW forms team to probe 'auction' of girls in Rajasthan's Bhilwara

NCW forms team to probe 'auction' of girls in Rajasthan's Bhilwara

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The women's panel said it had come across several media reports about girls being auctioned off to settle disputes over loan repayments in Bhilwara.

We are not carrying baggage from New Zealand series: Bumrah

We are not carrying baggage from New Zealand series: Bumrah

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Bumrah also said that the team has finalised its playing XI although he will reveal it only at the toss.

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.

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Will India drop Rohit for the Sydney Test and put Kohli on notice? Or will the team management grant the senior pros a final chance to redeem themselves?

Shah Rukh Khan: I Will Leave Films If...

Shah Rukh Khan: I Will Leave Films If...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Gauri wasn't very happy about living the Bombay life. With no friends in the city, she wanted her husband's films to flop so they could go back home, to Delhi.

BSE comes to the aid of the girl child

BSE comes to the aid of the girl child

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The BSE also launched a report 'Because I am a Girl' on Tuesday, which focuses on the economic empowerment of the girl child. It was also released simultaneously in 15 countries, including at the Sydney and Dutch Stock Exchanges.

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

In two years, the start-up Overqualified Housewives has helped over 6,000 women across India find flexible-job roles across India from salaries ranging between Rs 8,000 to Rs 80,000, making them financially independent.

Raj Kapoor@100: The Woman's Director

Raj Kapoor@100: The Woman's Director

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Dinesh Raheja views Raj Kapoor's cinema through his women, while celebrating his birth centenary on December 14.

10 Warning Signs That Your Child Needs Help!

10 Warning Signs That Your Child Needs Help!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Does your child think you are the enemy? Has her/his behaviour changed drastically? Is your child constantly low on energy? These are just some of the signs that your child could be grappling with emotional issues.

How to ensure your child's safety at school

How to ensure your child's safety at school

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

With many schools abdicating their legal and ethical responsibilities towards students, Avantika Bhuyan lists down things to keep in mind for your child's security

A Maharashtrian Haunts Bollywood

A Maharashtrian Haunts Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Munjya is the most wildly entertaining ghost I have encountered at the movies recently. But he has the added advantage of being a Maharashtrian ghost, of possessing rhythms of speech and behaviour that are distinctly Maharashtrian, of being blessed with that beautiful brand of Maharashtrian irritability

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.

India ranks 105th in Global Hunger Index, in 'serious' category

India ranks 105th in Global Hunger Index, in 'serious' category

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

India's GHI Score is based on the values of four component indicators: 13.7 per cent of the population is undernourished, 35.5 per cent of children under five are stunted with 18.7 per cent of them being wasted, and 2.9 per cent of children die before their fifth birthday, the report notes.

Probe ordered into religious conversion of kids at MP care centre

Probe ordered into religious conversion of kids at MP care centre

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

During the inspection of the child care centre in Raisen (on Saturday), it has come to light that its manager changed the religion of three children and their names are also changed, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) chairperson Priyank Kanoongo said in a tweet.

Assam's future at risk as Hindu-Muslim population balance eroding: Himanta

Assam's future at risk as Hindu-Muslim population balance eroding: Himanta

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The CM also said that to prevent the sale of land from the indigenous communities like tribals and Adivasis to others in undivided Goalpara district, a strong law will be brought.

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to The New York Times, Time and it is the number one film recommended by Barack Obama. The future certainly belongs to Payal Kapadia, asserts Aseem Chhabra.

'I Was A Muhphat'

'I Was A Muhphat'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'I was one of those children who didn't feel I had to adhere to instructions on how to behave.' 'That must have made things very awkward for my parents.'

Child labour bill will be test of Modi government: Satyarthi

Child labour bill will be test of Modi government: Satyarthi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Child labour is an issue in India which must be tackled soon.

Implement toughest law to end child labour: Satyarthi

Implement toughest law to end child labour: Satyarthi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Lamenting that children were not a "political priority" in the country, Nobel laureate and child rights campaigner Kailash Satyarthi on Friday appealed to the Centre to implement the toughest law to put an end to their exploitation.

'Coldplay Can't Be Number One Every Week'

'Coldplay Can't Be Number One Every Week'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'For 90% of the summer we have. We have shown what a good team we can be.'

Children's Day: 10 Movies Kids Must Watch

Children's Day: 10 Movies Kids Must Watch

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

One of the best ways to celebrate Children's Day is by spending quality time with your kids and binge watch meaningful yet entertaining cinema pieces.

BJP leader C T Ravi arrested from Karnataka assembly premises

BJP leader C T Ravi arrested from Karnataka assembly premises

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party MLC C T Ravi was arrested after a first information report (FIR) was registered against him, for allegedly using a derogatory word against minister Laxmi Hebbalkar in the Legislative Council on Thursday, police said.

Delhi Polls: BJP, Congress Take On AAP

Delhi Polls: BJP, Congress Take On AAP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The BJP and Congress have called out the 'Delhi model' as a hoax, built on sustained propaganda when the ground reality is different.

Aus bowlers have 'set plans' to tackle Indian batters

Aus bowlers have 'set plans' to tackle Indian batters

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Boland credited his intense rehabilitation for getting him back in the national reckoning.

EPL PIX: Chelsea stage comeback win; Arsenal drop points in title chase

EPL PIX: Chelsea stage comeback win; Arsenal drop points in title chase

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 Premier League draw by London rivals Fulham on a grey wet Sunday at Craven Cottage as Raul Jimenez scored early for the hosts and William Saliba equalised for the visitors at the start of the second half.

'I saw the spark in Gukesh at 7'

'I saw the spark in Gukesh at 7'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

It all started as an extra-curricular activity in school, which later became a life-long passion for D Gukesh and led to him becoming one of the best chess exponents in the world.

We have very close contact with MEA: German envoy on Ariha case

We have very close contact with MEA: German envoy on Ariha case

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

He said this in response to a query during a press interaction held at his residence in New Delhi on what Germany was willing to do bring over three-year-old Ariha back and whether her issue will be raised at the "highest level".

Cabinet approves changes in child labour law

Cabinet approves changes in child labour law

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The changes in the labour law also provide for stricter punishment for employers for violation.

UP doctor 'converted to Hinduism for marriage', arrested

UP doctor 'converted to Hinduism for marriage', arrested

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Ghaziabad Police on Thursday arrested a doctor, who married a colleague at an Arya Samaj temple six years ago after the woman's family claimed that he 'converted' to Hinduism just to 'deceive' her.

How Can India Deal With Trump 2.0?

How Can India Deal With Trump 2.0?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

It would be a challenge to India's policy makers how to deal with Trump so that mutual economic growth remains sustained and mutual understanding on global issues are not hampered, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

'My Son Answers Orally But Dislikes Writing. Please Help'

'My Son Answers Orally But Dislikes Writing. Please Help'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

rediffGURU Aruna Agarwal, a child psychologist and behaviour therapist with over 20 years of experience, offers solutions to parenting challenges.

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'In the current world of action cinema, where everything is high-tech and glossy, what if we go back in time and take out all the gadgets?'

'I'd Be Very Happy Not Being In The Spotlight'

'I'd Be Very Happy Not Being In The Spotlight'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'I've never done anything cliche and I've never got anything cliche.'

'Misuse of kids during campaign': Cong complains to EC against Modi

'Misuse of kids during campaign': Cong complains to EC against Modi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The delegation demanded that those responsible for the act should be brought to book as the issue was serious.

Is It Okay To Marry A Younger Guy?

Is It Okay To Marry A Younger Guy?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Have a calm conversation with your parents, expressing your feelings for your boyfriend while being open about the current situation between the two of you. Sometimes, parents worry because they don't know the full picture, says rediffGURU Kanchan Rai.

Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House

Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Kamala's role as vice president was more than just symbolic. Unlike her predecessors, she wielded considerable power during Biden's presidency.

Gukesh's 'Karpov-like' style tipped to outclass Ding

Gukesh's 'Karpov-like' style tipped to outclass Ding

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Ding will face a stern challenge from the 18-year-old Gukesh, who "doesn't make any mistakes at all" and has had a terrific run in 2024.