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Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act

The Supreme Court on Monday suggested that Parliament should seriously consider bringing an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for substituting the term 'child......

Uma Ahluwalia quits child welfare system

With complaints against her escalating each week and the charge that she could not stop the state's $ 450 million budget from shooting up by $ 12 million, 38-year-old Uma Ahluwalia is no more the......

25 Indians from grounded plane seeking asylum in France freed: Report

Twenty-five Indian passengers who had stayed behind seeking asylum in France after their flight from the UAE was grounded last week over suspicion of human trafficking before being allowed to take......

Child welfare lawyer Ashok Batra honoured

Attorney Ashok Batra, 67, a long-time activist on behalf of neglected and abused children, the majority of whom are indigent and from minority communities, was last week presented with the 2010......

BJP can win many seats in Assam's minority areas if...: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party will be able to win many constituencies in the state if it campaigns aggressively in......

Dell earmarks $2.57 mn for child welfare in India

IT major Dell Inc, as part of its philanthropic effort in India, has earmarked over $2.5 million for organisations promoting education. This will benefit 1 lakh children who are under 17 years of......

Family pension: Major decision for women employees

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......

18% GST on grants, non-philanthropic donations received by trusts: AAR

Charitable trusts are liable to pay 18 per cent GST on grants and non-philanthropic donations received by them, the Maharashtra AAR has ruled. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Jayshankar......

Child labour ban still on paper

Nearly six months after it was brought into force, the ban on employing children in homes as 'domestic help' lies more or less still on paper.That India has the largest number of child labourers in......

Who Fared Better On Economy? Modi Or Manmohan

Whether it was the MGNREGS or the NFSA or the Aadhaar-based DBT scheme for cash transfer, the Modi government has built on the basic architecture created by the Singh government. Policy makers in......

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.''India has lost a true son and champion.'......

FBI looking into abuse allegations against Brad Pitt

'I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids,' Brad Pitt responds. The FBI has confirmed that it is gathering information into allegations against......

Dalit teen athlete in Kerala sexually abused by over 60 men

IMAGE: At least 62 potential perpetrators have been identified, with cases registered against 40 individuals under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Photograph:......

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