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Giving money to child beggars is the least generous thing a tourist can do. By Jillian Keenan When we give money directly to child beggars, we hurt more than we help. But the imperative to not give money or ..... Read More

Delhi Schools Violating RTE Provisions: Survey

NEW DELHI | SEP 30, 2013 It has been more than four years since Right to Education (RTE) Act was enacted but its provisions are still being violated by government institutions in the capital, according to a survey by an NGO. The CRY study conducted in six districts of ..... Read More

20% Delhi schools with no Delhi Jal Board line

TNN | Sep 30, 2013, 11.40 PM IST NEW DELHI: They've had three years to fall in step but, apparently, authorities of many government schools still don't know they can't deny admission to applicants for not being able to produce age-proof. A "status check" by Child Rights and You (CRY) and Alliance ..... Read More

Child rights panel summons Maharashtra officials

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013 – 18:23 New Delhi: The national child rights panel Monday summoned Maharashtra government officials for failing to respond to queries on issues related to children`s deaths due to suspected malnourishment. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) told the officials to appear before it ..... Read More

Govt: Circular not a licence for child marriage

Updated: September 28, 2013 03:01 IST  The State government has informed the Kerala High Court that the circular directing local bodies to register marriages of males aged below 21 and females aged below 18 but over 16 belonging to all communities should not be treated as a licence for child ..... Read More