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Dark side of gender bias: More female children up for adoption

According to experts, one of the major reasons for a higher number of girls in these centres is social prejudice and a preference for male children by biological parents.

28 January 2024, 23:32 IST

Dark side of gender bias: More female children up for adoption

Dark side of gender bias: More female children up for adoption

Dark side of gender bias: More female children up for adoption

28 January 2024, 23:32 IST

National Girl Child Day: PM Modi lauds indomitable spirit, accomplishments of girls

PM Modi said, 'They are change-makers who make our nation and society better. Over the last decade, our government has been making many efforts to build a nation where every girl child has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.'

24 January 2024, 06:14 IST

National Girl Child Day: PM Modi lauds indomitable spirit, accomplishments of girls

National Girl Child Day: PM Modi lauds indomitable spirit, accomplishments of girls

National Girl Child Day: PM Modi lauds indomitable spirit, accomplishments of girls

24 January 2024, 06:14 IST

600 girls write to CM Himanta seeking more schools

A report suggests nearly half of the girls quit education before reaching the higher secondary level

25 January 2023, 13:27 IST

600 girls write to CM Himanta seeking more schools

600 girls write to CM Himanta seeking more schools

600 girls write to CM Himanta seeking more schools

25 January 2023, 13:27 IST

Chef Vikas aims to bring 50 lakh girls back to school

‘Barefoot Empress’, a 15-minute short film chronicles the remarkable journey of Karthyayani Amma of Kerala

08 December 2022, 07:50 IST

Inspired by 96-yr old Karthyayani Amma, chef Vikas Khanna aims to bring 50 lakh girls back to school

Inspired by 96-yr old Karthyayani Amma, chef Vikas Khanna aims to bring 50 lakh girls back to school

Chef Vikas aims to bring 50 lakh girls back to school

08 December 2022, 07:50 IST

'As capable as son': Indians say no to girls' abortion

For the first time, the National Family Health Survey of 2019-21 found that females outnumber males - with 1,020 females for every 1,000 males

06 September 2022, 14:44 IST

'As capable as a son': Indians say no to the abortion of girl

'As capable as a son': Indians say no to the abortion of girl

'As capable as son': Indians say no to girls' abortion

06 September 2022, 14:44 IST

'Girl not property': HC after father 'donates' daughter

This was a fit case where directions needed to be given to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of Jalna district to hold an inquiry on an expeditious basis

28 January 2022, 13:44 IST

'Girl not property....': Bombay HC observes after father 'donates' daughter to godman

'Girl not property....': Bombay HC observes after father 'donates' daughter to godman

'Girl not property': HC after father 'donates' daughter

28 January 2022, 13:44 IST

Let's make some noise!

India doesn't lack laws that protect women but incidents have time and again caused incitements making gender consistently falling second to class, caste, and corruption, writes Tanushree Ghosh

15 January 2022, 19:15 IST

Let's make some noise!

Let's make some noise!

Let's make some noise!

15 January 2022, 19:15 IST

5 films on the girl child

17 August 2021, 07:06 IST

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5 films on the girl child

17 August 2021, 07:06 IST

Bengal Child Rights panel to distribute menstrual kits

10 October 2020, 15:13 IST

Bengal Child Rights panel to distribute menstrual kits

Bengal Child Rights panel to distribute menstrual kits

Bengal Child Rights panel to distribute menstrual kits

10 October 2020, 15:13 IST

Selective abortion to lead to 6.8 mn fewer girl births

31 August 2020, 09:49 IST

Selective abortion in India may lead to 6.8 million fewer girls being born by 2030: Study

Selective abortion in India may lead to 6.8 million fewer girls being born by 2030: Study

Selective abortion to lead to 6.8 mn fewer girl births

31 August 2020, 09:49 IST