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“For a parent, a special needs child just getting past class 10 is a big achievement, not because the child is incapable of getting ahead, but because of the inability of the parent to think beyond class 10,” he says.

One of the main reasons why this referendum is now happening is the tragic death of 31-year-old Savita Halappanavar, an Indian origin dentist who was living in Ireland.

Besides asking parents to enlighten their kids about the sweat and blood that goes in each profession, the circular also directs parents to incorporate the same about their own professions by taking children to their workplaces.

Out for work, the couple returned to their Sion-Koliwada house in the evening to witness the brutal murder of their only daughter, three-year-old Vaishnavi and Sheetal’s mother, 55-year-old Ranjana Nagotkar. The little girl and the elderly woman lay in a pool of blood, their throats slit.

If you are a minor, and you drive in Hyderabad, your parents will pay.

“Meeting Acharya Vinoba Bhave was an eye-opener for me. That was the moment I decided to work for the betterment of society and help those who need it the most.”

This story celebrates the life of Major Prateek Mishra - who lost his life in 2005. It is the story of his undying commitment and service-above-self attitude in the face of death.

According to a recent report by both government and private organisations, today in rural areas there is more than 96.5% enrollment in primary schools, and all over the country, it’s around 88%.

Adoption is as fortunate a connection between parents and children as birth or any other path to parenthood.

The like-minded team behind NGO Swaraksha have decided to deal with the issue of child abuse through education and awareness sessions.