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Cyber crimes against women, kids a major threat: Experts

They were speaking on the concluding day of a two-day conference on “Safety of women and children” in Panchkula.

Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar during a conference on ‘Safety of women and children’ in Panchkula on Friday.(HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 11, 2020 04:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By, Panchkula

The law must find ways to deal with online abuse of children

Given the nature of the menace, only a collective effort of all stakeholders, including service providers, content providers, civil society and regulatory authorities, can help redress it. Young lives are at stake and there is no time to waste

In the past two years or so, there has been a spate of incidents involving children and the darker side of the Internet, be it pornography, cyber bullying, or online games such as the Blue Whale Challenge or the latest deadly online game, the Momo Challenge.(HT)
Updated on Sep 17, 2018 01:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By

22-year old allegedly commits suicide in Blue Whale Challenge in Tamil Nadu

Seshadri ended his life by hanging himself at his house on Tuesday night when his family members were away, they said. Police said they seized various books on ghosts and a mobile phone using which he had played the game.

The online game demands players to complete tasks given by an anonymous controller over 50 days with the final challenge to commit suicide. The game allegedly led to a spate of suicides in India and other countries last year.(HT Photo)
Published on Sep 05, 2018 07:49 PM IST
Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu) | ByPress Trust of India

Campuses are making mental health a priority with festivals, workshops

From pet therapy to peer counselling, colleges and students are stepping up.

The annual mental ­health-themed festival at VG Vaze College in Mulund features Spin the Wheel, which offers positive suggestions like ‘Go on a walk with a friend’ and ‘Eat healthy meals’ to beat stress.
Published on Aug 29, 2018 08:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByKrutika Behrawala

After Blue Whale, online suicide game ‘Momo Challenge’ spurs Bengal into action

The Momo Challenge features an image of a girl with distorted face and eyes bulging out called the “Mother Bird by Link Factory”.

A sand sculpture with the message ‘Stay away from Blue Killer Whale : Don’t Play’.(PTI File Photo)
Updated on Aug 26, 2018 02:15 PM IST
Kolkata | ByPress Trust of India
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