India enters developed nations' league, number of women surpass men for first time
According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), the sex ratio in the country has been reported at 1020:1000 -- which implies more females than males.
17 large states register dip in sex ratio at birth, Gujarat records biggest fall
The sex ratio at birth (SRB) saw a decline in 17 out of 21 large states of the country, with Gujarat recording an alarming dip of 53 points, a report released by the Niti Aayog stated and stressed on the need to check sex-selective abortion.
Feb 17, 2018, 13:50 PM IST
National Girl Child Day: Reality check of status of India’s daughters
National Girl Child Day is being observed in India on Wednesday. This day marks the significance of the daughters of India, who may bring laurels to the country if given the right upbringing and education. However, the current situation is not all hunky-dory despite government’s slogans like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and a lot more needs to be done to ensure our daughters the rightful place in the country.
Jan 24, 2018, 12:38 PM IST
Two Haryana officials suspended for fudging sex ratio
Chief Minister suspended the Registrar (Birth and Death) Mohinder Singh and Sub-Registrar (Birth and Death), Sandeep Kumar.
Sep 28, 2017, 19:56 PM IST
Haryana horror! Private parts of four-year-old girl burnt
The incident was reported at village Mojukhera in Sirsa, Haryana, a state from where 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign was launched to improve skewed sex ratio.
Jul 22, 2017, 17:59 PM IST
Sex ratio in Haryana touches 950 mark for first time: Manohar Lal Khattar
For the first time in the history of Haryana, the sex ratio in the state has touched the 950 mark.
Apr 08, 2017, 11:02 AM IST
'Sex ratio in Haryana has crossed 900 girls per 1000 boys mark'
The number of girls per 1000 boys has crossed the 900 mark in Haryana, a remarkable achievement for the state known for its skewed sex ratio, this was informed by state Health Minister Anil Vij today.
Jan 11, 2017, 23:45 PM IST
'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao': Significant rise in sex ratio at birth, says Maneka Gandhi
There is an increasing trend in Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) in 49 districts where the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao programme' has been implemented, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said here on Tuesday.
Apr 19, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
Govt may make prenatal sex tests compulsory to curb female foeticide
Maneka Gandhi said the Central government was mulling to lift the ban on sex determination of the foetus.
Feb 02, 2016, 09:23 AM IST
`Beti Bachao Beti Padhao` to extend to 61 more districts
The 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' programme was launched in 100 districts with poor sex ratio across India in January last year.
Jan 22, 2016, 10:26 AM IST
Haryana panchayat elections 2016: 'Save Girl campaign' logo to be stamped on voters
Polling for Panchayat elections would be conducted in three phases starting January 10, 2016 in Haryana.
Dec 20, 2015, 20:49 PM IST
Want to tie the knot? You should learn from this Chandigarh bride
The unique and amazing condition was put by the bride, before her husband, right before the pheras, on the wedding day, in a remote part of Haryana.
Dec 14, 2015, 23:54 PM IST
More women engage in casual sex, says new study
More women than men on college campuses may contribute to a hook-up culture, engage in casual sex and are more aggressive towards other desirable women who are perceived as rivals.
Dec 11, 2015, 09:09 AM IST
More girls dying before age 5 than boys in India: UN report
The report said that in India, while sex-selective abortions have been technically illegal since 1996, the law has had "little effect so far on the sex ratio at birth".
Oct 21, 2015, 13:21 PM IST
Delhi's skewed sex ratio: Is female foeticide the reason?
Delhi's sex ratio has become more and more skewed over the years. One study of families which already have one or more daughters shows just 219 girls being born for every 1,000 boys.
Delhi government acts against female foeticide
Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Thursday issued notice to 89 hospitals and nursing homes in the national capital suspected of carrying out female foeticide.
Oct 16, 2015, 00:27 AM IST
