SHE HAD A DREAM, REMEMBER?

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She saw it all from inside. It was her protected bubble. It was her home for the last eight and a half months. A house with a million windows. Since then, she had a dream. A dream to change it all. Continue reading

SHAASTRA’S NEW INITIATIVE: THE PLEDGE-A-BOOK CAMPAIGN

Pledge-A-Book campaign collects old books to set up libraries across the country in underprivileged schools

Pledge-A-Book campaign collects old books to set up libraries across the country in underprivileged schools

CHENNAI: In a pioneering move, IIT Madras has launched a long-term social initiative called the ‘Pledge a book’ campaign to help underprivileged students. Continue reading

JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT – A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Employment of children, cruelty to children and child abuse are punishable under the draft Bill of the Juvenile Justice Act 2014

Employment of children, cruelty to children and child abuse are punishable under the draft Bill of the Juvenile Justice Act 2014

An amendment to the Juvenile Justice Act of India was recently proposed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD). The draft Bill addresses significant issues including corporal punishment, ragging, adult trials for juveniles committing heinous crimes and adoption. The Bill has sparked debate across the country. Child rights activists vehemently oppose the treatment of minors above 16 years as adults in crimes like rape, murder and acid attacks. Opposing this view, women’s rights activists believe that this amendment will act as a deterrent and ensure justice is given to victims and their families.  Continue reading