Child rights body to suggest measures against child sexual abuse
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Child rights body National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) will soon recommend to the Women and Child Development …
J&K cabinet nod to ordinance on death penalty for child rapists
Jammu, April 24 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet on Tuesday approved the draft of an amendment to be submitted to the state’s Governor for …
Why death penalty for child rape doesn’t mean swifter, better justice
Mumbai, April 24 (IANS/IndiaSpend) About 90 per cent of child rape cases were pending trial in India in 2016, no more than 28 per cent …
Neil Nitin Mukesh, wife to welcome first child
Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh and his wife Rukmini Sahay are all set to welcome their first child. Neil took to Instagram …
Nepali peacekeepers accused of child rape in South Sudan
United Nations, April 24 (IANS) Nepali peacekeepers have been accused of the “especially heinous” crime of raping a child in South Sudan, according to the …
Death penalty based on wrong diagnosis, says child rights activists
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) A day after President Ram Nath Kovind approved the ordinance to introduce death penalty for child rape, child and women …
President okays ordinance for death to child rapists
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday approved an ordinance to provide death penalty for those convicted of raping girls below …
President approves ordinance on death penalty to child rapists
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday approved an ordinance to provide death penalty to those convicted of raping a child …
Why are many celebs shy of speaking up on issues like child rape? (Column: Bollywood Spotlight)
Barring a few, the Indian film industry has remained largely mute on the spate of savage crimes against women and children in the country. Shouldn’t …
Over 200 child soldiers freed in South Sudan: UN
Juba, April 19 (IANS/AKI) A total of 207 male and female child soldiers were released by armed groups in South Sudan, part of a series …
Parental diet, obesity before conception affects child’s health
London, April 17 (IANS) Besides smoking and drinking alcohol, parents’ health including obesity and poor diet can have “profound implications” for the growth, development and …
Mother’s depression can adversely affect child’s IQ
New York, April 17 (IANS) When a mother’s depression goes untreated, it can negatively affect a child’s cognitive development up to the age of 16, …
Another woman liberated from child marriage to fulfil dreams
Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) In yet another case of child marriage annulment in Rajasthan, Mamta Bishnoi, who was married at the tender age of 8, …
Guterres wants Kathua child rapists, murderers brought to justice
United Nations, April 14 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants Indian authorities to ensure that the perpetrators of the “horrific” gang rape and murder of …
SC asks French national accused in child sexual assault to surrender
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the plea of a French national, a founding trustee of an international school in …
Khloe Kardashian gives birth to her first child
Los Angeles, April 13 (IANS) Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has become a mother for the first time. Khloe delivered a girl on Thursday morning …
NCERT books to detail child protection schemes
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Child protection schemes like the POCSO Act and 24×7 children helpline numbers are now being published on the inside of …
Maneka for death penalty in child rape cases
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Following a public outrage over the gang rape of a minor girl in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua, Union Minister Maneka …
Jamie Lynn Spears welcomes second child
Los Angeles, April 13 (IANS) Singer Britney Spears’ sister and actress-singer Jamie Lynn Spears has delivered her second child — daughter Ivey Joan. She welcomed …
Cooperation critical for women, child health: Nadda
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday said cooperation of all stakeholders is required for the successful formulation of policies …
‘In the Shadows’ team hopes it changes mindset on child abuse
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) National Award winning actor Manoj Bajpayee and director Dipesh Jain, who are awaiting the release of their upcoming film “In The …
Kylie Jenner took child for paternity test
Los Angeles, April 5 (IANS) Reality TV personality Kylie Jenner reportedly had a paternity test done on her baby daughter Stormi to prove her beau …
Obesity may affect a child’s liver
New York, April 4 (IANS) Parents take note. If your child is obese or overweight, it may have negative impact on his or her liver, …
Ontario promises free child care for preschoolers in 2020
One more promise from Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, this time free licensed child care for preschool children starting in 2020. This features in the Ontario. …
Conflict between parents can harm their child’s mental well-being
New York, March 28 (IANS) Parents beware. If you are expressing your conflicts in front of your children, you may be harming them with lasting …
Avengers assemble for dying child after Twitter plea
Los Angeles, March 26 (IANS) Actors Ryan Reynolds and Chris Evans, who essay Deadpool and Captain America in the Marvels superhero Avengers universe, volunteered to …
Child abuse is greatest crime: Michael Caine
London, March 25 (IANS) Veteran actor Michael Caine, who believes child abuse is the “greatest crime in the world”, has opened up about being “ill-treated” …
High family income likely to influence child development
New York, March 24 (IANS) The higher a child’s family income, the more likely he or she is to feel a sense of control over …
Around 1,500 unregistered child care centres operating in India: NCPCR
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Around 1,500 unregistered childcare institutes (CCI) are currently running across India, out of which more than 1,100 are operating in …
Britney Spears’ ex asking for more child support?
Los Angeles, March 19 (IANS) Singer Britney Spears’ father Jamie Spears is reportedly upset with his daughter’s former husband Kevin Federline, who called him pleading …
Pacifying a crying child is hard: Mohsin Khan
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Actor Mohsin Khan says shooting with a baby is fun, but it comes with its own challenges. He is shooting with …
Measures agreed to fast-track child adoption process
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) In order to fast-track the process of child adoption, the Women and Child Development Ministry on Friday said they have …
Child’ death: Experts’ panel holds Gurugram hospital guilty
Gurugram, March 15 (IANS) A five-member panel of medical experts has held the Fortis Hospital in Gurugram responsible for the death of a child during …
NCPCR to revise TV show guidelines for child artistes
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is considering the revision of guidelines for child participants in reality …
Messi to miss Malaga match due to birth of third child
Barcelona, March 10 (IANS) FC Barcelona announced on Saturday that star Lionel Messi will not travel with the squad to face Malaga in a La …
SC dismisses plea to make two-child policy mandatory
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea for issing directions to the Centre to ensure strict population control measures …
Credit to PM for rise in girl child ratio: Maneka Gandhi
Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) March 8 (IANS) Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Thursday said it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative which led to …
Child sex ratio to worsen as patriarchal mindset spreading: Gender expert Bijayalaxmi Nanda
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) A keen observer of India’s fluctuating gender patterns has painted a grim picture of the country’s falling child sex ratio …
UN says child marriage declining globally
United Nations, March 7 (IANS) Child marriage is on the decline globally with several countries seeing significant reductions in recent years, said the UN children’s …
Child marriages dip to 30% in India, 25 mn stopped worldwide: Unicef
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) There has been a significant drop in the number of child marriages in India — from nearly 50 to 30 …
Unicef: Child marriages decline, significant drop in India figures
New York, March 6 (IANS) There has been a significant drop in the number of child marriages worldwide and India contributed significantly to the global …