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MLAs disappoint kids at meet

Ambika Pandit, TNN | Jul 28, 2012, 03.46AM IST NEW DELHI: It was meant to be a unique interaction between children and MLAs on child rights, but left the child participants dispirited. Just four MLAs – one from the ruling Congress and three from BJP – turned up at Constitution Club ..... Read More

Only 3 MLAs turn up for child rights event in City

New Delhi, Jul 28, 2012, DHNS : Meet demands better implementation of laws Only three out of 20 members of the Delhi Legislative Assembly contacted to participate in an interface with child rights activists came for the event held in Delhi on Friday. The interface was organised by HAQ Foundation, Child Rights ..... Read More

India takes a thrashing in child index survey

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Updated: Jul 20, 2012 02:16 IST India shabby treatment of its children is reflected in a new global survey released on Thursday which says the country’s position on child development index (CDI) of 141 nations has fallen by 12 places between 1995 and 2010 because ..... Read More

Arun Mathur new child panel chief

New Delhi: Former Delhi Jal Board chief and former director of Enforcement Directorate Arun Mathur has now been appointed as the new chief for Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR). Mathur’s appointment has been confirmed by the lieutenant governor. “Mathur was selected by the government for his ..... Read More

India’s answer to Oprah Winfrey?

India's answer to Oprah Winfrey? Listen (02:53) Add to my playlist Download Embed A popular television show hosted by one of India’s top actors has taken the country by storm. By highlighting burning social issues, many have described it as exquisite journalism ..... Read More