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Shriya Mohan
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265 children go missing in India every day. Can a new website help find them?
Last week, the Narendra Modi government launched Khoya Paya, a new website to track missing children.
Shriya Mohan
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From anganwadis to hospitals, Delhi is failing the battle against child malnutrition
This year's budget cuts are likely to make it even more difficult to save the lives of severely malnourished children.
Shriya Mohan
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Growing up in Delhi's slums, why children aren't growing up much
Malnourishment is not linked to food alone. Lack of space and sanitation is stunting children in Delhi's slums.
Shriya Mohan
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Middle class children in Delhi are fat – and undernourished
By eating junk food, children are putting on calories but not gaining enough vitamins and minerals. Delhi is the child obesity capital of India.
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Junk food is feeding a malnutrition epidemic in Delhi's slums
Poor parents are turning to junk food not only because their children like its taste but also because it is less expensive than a full meal.
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