Tag: Abuse
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World Elderly Abuse Day: Can we Shun those When Sun Stops Shining for Them?
Elder abuse can lead to serious physical injuries and long-term psychological consequences, increased risk of nursing home placement, use of emergency services, hospitalization and premature death.
June 15, 2022 -
Minor sexual abuse victims need social support, financial compensation
The workshop was organised by the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights, New Delhi and the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and was attended by representatives of Child Protection Services, Police, Crime Branch, Law, Child Welfare Officers and Working Volunteers from Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar.
March 31, 2022 -
Bengal lyricist Kabir Suman seeks apology from journalist
"If there is anyone else to whom I should apologise, please contact me -- I will beg for pardon with my bowed head." On Saturday, the state BJP unit had lodged a complaint with the police against Kabir Suman allegedly for using abusive language against a television journalist who asked for his reaction on a particular issue.
January 31, 2022 -
Don’t abuse others’ religion, appeals VP
Observing that hate speech and writings are against culture, heritage, traditions, constitutional rights and ethos, Naidu said that secularism is in the blood of every Indian and the country has respected the world over for its culture and heritage. In this context, he called for strengthening the Indian value system.
January 3, 2022 -
Man killed for taunting accused in sexual abuse case as ‘rapist’
On August 31, the accused who came on motor bikes, spotted Ravi sipping tea by a roadside shop. They took Ravi along with them by telling there was an important issue to discuss with him. They then attacked Ravi with weapons.
September 14, 2021 -
Lupita Nyong’o happy to see Hollywood turn more sensitive
I think there's also at times an oversensitivity, which I just think is the nature of the pendulum shifting, and it takes time to find the balance.
September 5, 2019 -
Twitter makes it super easy to abuse others, admits Jack Dorsey
Addressing the issue in a systematic way is my biggest worry
April 20, 2019 -
Things are not all that good: SC on sex abuse in shelter homes
“Things are not all that good”, the Supreme Court observed on Monday while referring to rising incidents of abuse of children and women at shelter homes and asked the Centre to put in concerted efforts to deal urgently with the situation.
October 8, 2018 -
Trump’s speechwriter quits over abuse claims
US President Donald Trump’s speechwriter David Sorensen has become the second White House aide this week to resign amid allegations of domestic abuse. Sorensen resigned on Friday after his former wife claimed that he was violent and emotionally abusive during their marriage. He, however, vehemently denied the allegations and said “she was the one who …
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February 10, 2018 -
And the child it was that died
Some crimes are so horrific, so brutal, so barbaric in nature that it is impossible for these acts to not make any human being feel outraged and disgusted at the world we live in. Sexual violence against children is one such unforgiveable crime. Race, religion, geography, and politics have no bearing on recognising the evil …
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January 19, 2018 -
Mark Zuckerberg’s New Year resolution; ‘Fix Facebook’
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s personal challenge for 2018 is to “fix Facebook” when it comes to dealing with abuse and hate, fake news or interference by nation-states on the platform. In a post late Thursday, Zuckerberg said the world feels anxious and divided and Facebook has a lot of work to do when it comes …
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January 5, 2018 -
Indian American doctor arrested for healthcare fraud in US
An Indian American cardiologist based in the US state of Nevada has been arrested on 39 charges of unlawful distribution of prescription opioids and healthcare fraud, officials said. Devendra Patel, 58, allegedly prescribed opioids such as fentanyl, hydrocodone and oxycodone without legitimate medical cause on a routine basis from May 2014 to September 2017, according …
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December 14, 2017 -
Women more at risk from alcohol abuse
The brain region most susceptible to the effects of alcohol was one of two brain regions where new brain cells are created in adults.
November 10, 2017 -
Driver who dragged 2-year-old for 50m arrested
More than ten days after a two-year-old girl Ashika was hit and reportedly dragged by a van for over 50 metres in South Delhi causing severe injuries to her ears, the accused driver was arrested from Najafgarh area on Tuesday. An investigating officer in the case identified the accused as Rupesh Mishra (29). According to …
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November 1, 2017 -
HP: Minor girls sexually abused in orphanage, 3 arrested
Six minor girls were allegedly sexually assaulted by the employees of an orphanage home in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, around 350 km from Shimla. Police said that the incident came to light on Sunday during a legal literacy which was organised at Chilli shelter home in Tissa area of Chamba district. During the event, one of …
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September 27, 2017 -
Anti-abuse measures are working, says Twitter
While there is still much work to be done, people are experiencing significantly less abuse on Twitter now than they were six months ago, the micro-blogging website has said. In an update on its efforts to improve user safety and anti-abuse measures on its platform, Twitter said its team is now taking action on 10 …
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July 21, 2017 -
Online dating abuse likely to affect girls more
Girls who experience problematic behaviours from an online dating partner — such as monitoring, control, threats, pressure, or coercion using digital mediums — are more prone to suffering severe emotional consequences than boys, a study says. "Although digital dating abuse is potentially harmful for all youths, gender matters," said lead author Lauren Reed, Assistant Project …
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June 29, 2017