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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicSafety of children

Topic: Safety of children

‘Economic growth isn’t lone fix’ — US paper explains how India can curb crime against children

In study published by Levy Economics Institute, scholars from Delhi-based think tank NIPFP say social spending, child budgeting offer more positive outcomes in child protection.

Dear Indian parents, don’t drive with kids in your lap. Child seats are easily available

It is shocking that few Indian kids today are in child seats. And it is not a question of affordability or non-availability of seats.

Children’s online safety is in jeopardy. Smart toys with AI algorithms are a threat

Research suggests that the global market share of smart toys will grow by 26%. But their AI connectivity poses an ethical challenge.

Lost, found or vanished: For many child runaways, dice rolls at New Delhi railway station

India’s ‘lost’ children are usually trying to escape from something: crippling poverty, deprivation, violence, abuse, or simply unbearable pressure to perform well in exams.

Children’s online privacy must be protected, but not all are equally vulnerable on internet

The Personal Data Protection Bill’s blanket restriction of not allowing children under 18 to process data could stop kids from meaningfully using the internet.

Supreme Court can’t care for Shaheen Bagh children more than the parents

The infant was at Shaheen Bagh because his parents were protesting, and unless you are well-off, reliable childcare is beyond the means of most people.

As India falls 7 spots in global ranking, is it a safe country to raise children?

According to U.S. News and World Report’s global perceptions-based survey on the best countries to raise children in, India ranks at 65 out of 80 countries.

Talk Point: Will Kejriwal’s cameras improve school outcomes or create a North Korean surveillance state?

The year 2017 saw many widely reported crimes committed within school premises. In its bid to ensure the safety of children and improve learning outcomes, the Kejriwal government is installing CCTV cameras in classrooms across government schools. But will this help?

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.