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Confidence level among students of CBSE, ICSE higher than state boards: Survey

As per a survey conducted by Tata Institute of Social Sciences and LEAD, students from CBSE and ICSE boards have a higher confidence level than students from the state boards, details below.

Sep 09, 2022, 11:08 AM IST

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: SC asks TISS to prepare rehabilitation plan for victims

The TISS has been asked to prepare a detailed report for the rehabilitation of the women within four weeks and submit it before the Supreme Court.

Jul 18, 2019, 13:25 PM IST

Children battle hunger, isolation and verbal abuse at Bihar's adoption institutions: TISS

TISS found some children as old as three years who were not speaking at all because there was no trained staff and also because they had no one to speak to. These institutions have 70 per cent girls.

Aug 26, 2018, 16:47 PM IST

After Muzaffarpur, 24 girls rescued from shelter home in UP's Deoria, 2 arrested

The incident came to light after a girl escaped from the shelter home and informed the police how they were all treated like servants. A search operation is underway to rescue more girls.

Aug 06, 2018, 13:39 PM IST

Nitish Kumar acts tough against shelter homes in Bihar; Patna HC seeks report in Muzaffarpur scandal

Patna High Court has, meanwhile, asked the intelligence agency and the state government for a detailed action report on in the matter.

Aug 06, 2018, 12:44 PM IST

TISS report nails alleged sexual abuse, torture of children in Bihar government home

The TISS has in its audit report raised questions on how the children home in Muzaffarpur in Bihar was being run.

Jun 03, 2018, 11:26 AM IST

TISS students refuse to back down, protests continue over cancellation of scholarship

The Students Union has been protesting since Wednesday and while the institute offered some concessions, the students have claimed that they were not enough.

Feb 25, 2018, 17:41 PM IST

Stop virginity tests! Youngsters spreading awareness through this WhatsApp group

A group of youngsters from Kanjarbhat community in Pune have come together to form a WhatsApp group - "Stop the 'V' ritual" - to spread awareness against the practice of determining the virginity of a bride on the wedding night.

Jan 16, 2018, 11:04 AM IST

There is a dialogue deficit: Kailash Satyarthi on growing intolerance

Kailash Satyarthi on Friday said intolerance is on the rise and there is a "dialogue deficit".

Oct 30, 2015, 20:01 PM IST