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‘I remember my paternal grandmother crying loudly’: Ratna Pathak Shah on how sister Supriya's birth exposed deep-rooted bias within her family; how it shapes a child

July 12, 2025 9:57 am

Ratna Pathak Shah said that her father consciously challenged gender bias through small acts like distributing celebratory sweets

WCD minister calls for commitment to education, safety, empowerment of girls

January 24, 2025 5:15 pm

On National Girl Child Day, Women and Child Development minister highlights importance of girl education, safety and empowerment.

What are the must-know schemes related to the girl child for your UPSC exam

February 20, 2025 10:25 am

As India celebrated National Girl Child Day on 25th January, here's our knowledge nugget of the day on important government schemes related to the girl child that you must not miss for your upcoming UPSC Prelims 2025.

National Girl Child Day 2025: Know the date, history, significance, and more

January 24, 2025 8:40 am

National Girl Child Day 2025: This national observance serves as an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate that girls receive equal opportunities and support, eliminating gender biases.

International Day of the Girl Child 2024: Know the date, theme, origin, and significance

October 11, 2024 8:09 am

International Day of the Girl Child, observed on October 11, was established by the UN to focus on gender equality, education, and healthcare, advocating for the rights of girls and inspiring global action towards a more inclusive future.

Maharashtra cabinet approves 'Dear Daughter scheme' for welfare of girl child

October 10, 2023 4:48 pm

As per the decision, a family with a yellow and saffron ration card will receive Rs 5000 after the birth of a girl child, Rs 6000 after she is enrolled in standard first, Rs 7000 after the sixth standard, Rs 8000 after standard 11 and Rs 75,000 after completing 18 years of age.

Me and Irrfan wanted to have a daughter desperately: Sutapa Sikdar

September 28, 2020 1:24 pm

'I feel sad that a girl child got deprived of Irrfan's parenting of a girl,' wrote Sutapa Sikdar in a Facebook post

Surat: Wishing for girl child, couple ‘abandons’ 4th son, held

January 14, 2020 1:35 am

According to police, Kiran Vanjanara, a resident of Vanjarawad, was sitting on the banks of Tapi river with his friends on January 5 when they heard the cries of a baby.

Watch: Arjun Rampal shares tips on how to raise confident girls

April 25, 2019 11:05 am

"I think what's most important is friendship. Have a really solid friendship with your daughters so that they can talk to you about anything and everything," says Arjun Rampal.

Teach your daughter about her rights, says Selfie with Daughter campaigner Sunil Jaglan

January 24, 2019 7:02 pm

National Girl Child Day: "We don't really need to protect girls. What's more important is to sensitise them about their rights while making them aware of the reality of society," Jaglan told Express Parenting.

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