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Odisha court sentences man to death for killing wife for giving birth to second girl child

On June 9, 2022, the convict, 46-year-old Sanjeet Dash, stabbed his wife Saraswati, who was a head nurse at a private hospital, 33 times at their residence in Ghatikia area of Bhubaneswar just a few days after she gave birth to their second daughter, according to the prosecution.

02 August 2024, 08:30 IST

Odisha court sentences man to death for killing wife for giving birth to second girl child

Odisha court sentences man to death for killing wife for giving birth to second girl child

Odisha court sentences man to death for killing wife for giving birth to second girl child

02 August 2024, 08:30 IST

'Rigorous mission against child marriage...': Himanta says teenage pregnancy in Assam down by 64% in two years

Sarma said that the trend was observed in a recent assessment by a national NGO, which surveyed 3,000 villages in Assam on the usefulness of stringent laws against child marriage.

19 July 2024, 16:47 IST

'Rigorous mission against child marriage...': Himanta says teenage pregnancy in Assam down by 64% in two years

'Rigorous mission against child marriage...': Himanta says teenage pregnancy in Assam down by 64% in two years

'Rigorous mission against child marriage...': Himanta says teenage pregnancy in Assam down by 64% in two years

19 July 2024, 16:47 IST

CRY launches campaign for girl child

The seven-week-long campaign aims to engage all its stakeholders to address gender disparities in education.

24 June 2024, 09:22 IST

CRY launches campaign for girl child

CRY launches campaign for girl child

CRY launches campaign for girl child

24 June 2024, 09:22 IST

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