Five ‘o’ clock. Time for the baby to go out. But as Arti Jaiman placed the baby in the stroller, it began collapsing. She wedged her hand between the rods of the metal frame and lifted the baby out. This was three months ago. Now Arti’s stroller does not fold anymore after it returned from… [ Continue Reading ]
Come summer, most parents make a beeline for special classes, workshops, or any form of group activity to keep their children occupied. A mime class, a swimming session, a dance or a theatre workshop would keep the kids engaged at least for a few hours everyday, they say. But, aren’t these supposed to be summer… [ Continue Reading ]
It’s on a hill called Harshparvat beside a sleepy village, Harshgaon, near Sikar in Rajasthan. The uphill drive, or if you like climbing rocks, the trudge uphill, to see the remains of the beautiful Bhairavnath temple is certainly worth it. A half-hour’s drive from Sikar, the place makes you feel like time has not progressed… [ Continue Reading ]
The only law pertaining to adoption in India at present is the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA), framed in 1956. It is applicable to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains. In the case of Muslims, Christians and other minorities, the Guardianship and Wards Act of 1890 comes into operation, which entitles them to become guardians… [ Continue Reading ]
May 19: When you think of having a child, the first thing that crosses your mind is the state of your finances. But, if you are a German worker, you do not have to think much about juggling your expenditure heads to cater to your child’s needs. Not only does the state pay for the… [ Continue Reading ]
When the massage-woman started coming home after the delivery, I was a little taken aback. She was supposed to massage and bathe the baby and, hold your breath, the mother everyday. Though I didn’t mind removing bits and pieces of clothing to get massaged, which was actually quite painful, I did mind being bathed by… [ Continue Reading ]
May 17: It’s celebration time in Japan. The Imperial Household Agency confirmed this week that Crown Princess Masako is pregnant with her first child, news reports said. The news of the princess’ pregnancy appears to have stimulated hopes for a change in attitudes in traditional Japanese society. On the one hand, Japanese thinktanks have started… [ Continue Reading ]
The honeymoon was over. I took a deep drag at the last of my clove cigarettes, and tried to come to terms with the memories of a seaside holiday that had got over too soon. Soon, I would have to move back to plain old tobacco – the no-nonsense smoke of a familiar, down-to-earth routine…. [ Continue Reading ]
It is a big hall where children sit by themselves or in groups – working. A boy of about 17 years is busy with an experiment with test tubes and keeps referring back to a card to check whether he is on the right track. Next to him, a much younger child is trying to… [ Continue Reading ]
News of an autistic disorder in your child could be like a bolt from the blue. Why weren’t we told about it earlier, you wonder. Though that would not have reduced the intensity of the problem, it would have given you time to prepare yourself to face the situation head on. Besides, like any other… [ Continue Reading ]
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