Govt gets 92,000 calls on abuse during lockdown

The Childline India helpline received more than 92,000 SOS calls asking for protection from abuse and violence in 11 days, a sombre indication that the lockdown has turned into extended captivity......

Why TN tops in number of abandoned children

'The real reason is early marriage, which is prevalent in many parts of Tamil Nadu.''These girls are married off at 15 and by the age of 19 they have three children.''By the age of 21 they are......

The Child 'Savers'

In 2016, the Tamil Nadu railway police rescued 2,128 children; nearly six children a day, or a child every four hours.Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar reports.. IMAGE: The railway police in Tamil Nadu......

PHOTOS: William, Kate in India for royal tour

First she paid tribute to the 26/11 victims, then stunned Sachin Tendulkar with her cricket skills. The next stopover was at Banganga, where they chatted with slumdwellers, played football......

Google chips in with $5,00,000 for child safety

Internet giant Google on Monday threw its weight behind three NGOs in India, announcing support in the form of $5,00,000 in grants, to promote child safety in India. With the grant, Google aims to......

Child labour ban comes into force

The labour ministry notification banning employing children below 14 years as domestic helps or at eateries, came into force even as the children had little to cheer about in the absence of a......