We talk about child rights often. But, have we ever made an attempt to delve into the psyche of abandoned children – The answer is an emphatic ‘NO’. Lost Childhood It was a Monday morning. A train had just arrived at the Majestic railway station, Bangalore from Mysore. Six year old Appu and his nine year old brother got down from the train. Anxiety was written all … [Read more...]
The Story Of Child Labours In India (And They Do Attend School)
Breaking away from the fetters of child labor was not an easy task for Naveen Kumar, who hails from a small village at Madanpally, Andhra Pradesh. But he was among the fortunate few who had someone reach out to him and offer a helping hand. And, thus, at the age of 12, Naveen went on to win a national award from the Ministry of Science and Technology for inventing an eco- … [Read more...]
From A Child Labor To A National Award Winner: The Cutest Story Of 12 Year Old Naveen
It is just once in a while we come across an extraordinary story that is worth telling. This is one such story of a 12 year old boy who won a national award for his invention. Life has snatched away a lot from Naveen Kumar who hailed from a small village called Madanpalli in Andhra Pradesh. But that did not deter him from achieving the best. He was just 12 years old when … [Read more...]
The Grieving Mothers Of India
The total number of untraced children in the country has increased by 84% from 2013 to 2015. In her cramped one room house in the Pratap Vihar area of Outer Delhi, a mother holding a worn picture of her daughter Janvi, incessantly keeps saying the colour of her daughter’s clothing. “Pink frock with red flowers”, she repeats to everyone who visits her home. This was what her … [Read more...]