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One In Eight Girls Experiences Sexual Assault Before Turning 18, Says Unicef

A new Unicef report reveals that over 370 million women and girls – or 1 in 8 globally – have experienced sexual violence, including rape and assault, before the age of 18. The figures were released ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, marking the first-ever comprehensive global and regional data on childhood sexual violence. The report highlights that when “non-contact” forms of abuse – such as online harassment or verbal assault – are factored in, the number rises to 650 million, or 1 in 5. The staggering statistics underscore the critical need for urgent and comprehensive strategies to prevent and address the widespread violation of children’s rights. “Sexual violence… Read More »One In Eight Girls Experiences Sexual Assault Before Turning 18, Says Unicef

Blog: Blog | ‘Am I Becoming My Mother?’, And Other Odd Questions While Moving House

It was 9 a.m. on a Sunday when nine men barged into my house. Chaos followed. They spread out across rooms, bathrooms, and the kitchen, shoving whatever they could find into boxes that seemed terribly small to hold everything. But they persisted.  “Are there valuables in this?” one of them pointed to a box of faux jewellery we had forgotten in an almirah’s corner. “Never mind, we are putting it in the bag,” they said as I exchanged confused glances with my wife. We sighed and looked on, trusting the professionals with their job. Packing and moving houses is a nerve-wracking experience. It’s a pain seldom spoken about. It’s a heartbreak that B. Praak has… Read More »Blog: Blog | ‘Am I Becoming My Mother?’, And Other Odd Questions While Moving House

Navi Mumbai Airport Conducts Successful Trial. To Be Operational From Next Year.

The Navi Mumbai International Airport successfully conducted the trial landing of an aircraft with the touchdown of an Airbus C295 plane on Friday. The Indian Air Force transport carrier C295 landed at the Southern runway 26 of the airport at 12.14 pm, according to the airport operator. Water canon salute was accorded to the aircraft. The airport, being developed by the Adani Group, is expected to start commercial operations early next year.

UP NEET UG Counselling 2024 Round 3 Merit List Out

The Directorate of Medical Education and Training, (DMET) Uttar Pradesh has released the merit list for round 3 counselling of Uttar Pradesh National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) UG. Candidates who participated in the counselling process can visit the official website of UP NEET UG to check the results. The merit list 2024 contains important information such as the name, roll number, father’s name, UP category, UP sub-category, marks, and rank of the candidate. The results for the allotment of UP NEET UG 2024 will be announced later.  Candidates who qualify the counselling process can exercise choice filling and locking at the online portal. According to the counselling schedule, eligible candidates can fill in their preferences… Read More »UP NEET UG Counselling 2024 Round 3 Merit List Out