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Let's join hands, in prayer, persuasion and hope, for an India, where its girls sleep secure, and wake up in a hopeful dawn.
Over 2000 girls will get educated, thanks to the Our Girls Our Pride Initiative, but this is only the beginning. The movement needs to be taken forward and more people need to join in to have a real impact. Rs. 12,000 is all that is needed to educate a girl for a year. Keep the contributions coming at http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx.
Another performance at the Telethon that got a lot of attention and appreciation was TV Actor Mouni Roy's tribute to Kajol and her mother Tanuja.
One of the most memorable performances of the Telethon - Singer Shaan sings Rabindranath Tagore's composition to inspire people to take up the cause of the girl child.
Shah Rukh Khan pledges to support 125 girls and Priyanka Chopra contributes to empower 100 girls, as part of the Our Girls Our Pride Telethon.
As Telethon draws to a close over 2000 girls to be educated as part of the Our Girls Our Pride Initiative.
Priyanka Chopra donates Rs.12lakhs to the Our Girls Our Pride Initiative.
NDTV Special Projects team decides to empower 9 girls as part of the Our Girls Our Pride Initiative.
NDTV donates Rs. 15lakhs for Our Girls Our Pride campaign.
Shah Rukh Khan donates Rs. 15lakhs for Our Girls Our Pride Initiative.
Our Girls Our Pride is the best initiative in the World, right now: Shah Rukh Khan, Actor
Change comes in small portion. The level of tolerance for violence against women is coming down: Dr. Sharada, Population First
Our Girls Our Pride initiative brought to light many heart wrenching stories through the day. One such story is that of Karuna who grew up in a Bar and wants to grow up and join the Police force.
Last few minutes of the Our Girls Our Pride Telethon, please donate: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
TV Actor Mouni Roy begins her tribute to Tanuja and Kajol with her performance at the Our Girls Our Pride Telethon.
Shaan follows it up with a performance of Ek Ladki ko dekha toh aisa laga from 1942 - A Love Story
Shaan begins his performance with Rabindranath Tagore's Akla cholo re at Our Girls Our Pride Telethon
Implementation rather than just strong laws that is critcal when it comes to the girl child, feels Kajol.
HSBC and Zest Entertainment to support 10 girls. Join the Our Girls Our Pride Initiative. Donate now: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
I faced a number gender barriers within my organisation, we really had to work at creating an atmosphere conducive for women. It starts with education: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, CMD, Biocon
Shocking case of a girl married off at the age of one, is discussed by activist Kirti from Rajasthan. The girl it seems didn't get to know till she was 17-years old that she's been married all along.
Caste punishments imposed by the Panchayatsat local levels, prevent families and the girl to stand up against Child Marriage, despite the law being in their favour: Kirti, Activist from Jodhpur, Rajasthan
At the age of less than 15 she was married off to a 55-year old for money, tragedy of a girl highlighted during Our Girls Our Pride Telethon.
It is our social responsibility: Kajol, Actor
It is about mindset, the problems of the girl child cannot be dealt with in one day. We need to value lives: Kajol, Actor
Indian Overseas Bank has extended support to 100 girls as part of the Our Girls Our Pride Initiative.
The cause of the girl child is now a movement: Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta
Record holder in Limca Book of Records for raising money for social causes as a singer, Palak performs Humko mann ki shakti dena at the Telethon.
Max India Foundation donates Health treatment camps worth Rs. 5Lakhs at the Our Girls Our Pride Telethon.
Pradeep Bhavnani pledges support to 51 girls and takes the tally of girls supported so far to over 1050 girls. To contribute click here: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
The funds raised through Our Girls Our Pride Initiative will go to the betterment of girls who come from really deprived sections of the society: Farida Lambey, Co-founder, Pratham
Over 1000 girls have got support so far from the Our Girls Our Pride campaign. Join and contribute: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Films can influence millions and that is what inspired me to make a film around the issue of girls being killed: Bobby Bedi, Filmmaker
Nirmal narrates her struggles with her daughter Khushi's disability and the initial lack of family support as Khushi smiles her way into a million hearts. 
It's a triple whammy for girls who are disabled: Dr. Sunanda Reddy Kolli, Chairperson, Care Nidhi
Issues for girls with special needs being discussed at the Telethon.
The On Cue team decides to support education of 10 girls. Taking the tally of girls supported so far to 939. Donate now: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
The all-girl company On Cue members takes stage. They find that women handle stress better and multitask better than men.
I think corporate India can help by educating men within companies, have women friendly policies and how voices of women can be valued: Anu Aga, Business Woman
Women do struggle to make a comeback after their maternity leave: Anu Aga, Business Woman
I think there is a lot of bias amongst men and hesitation amongst women: Anu Aga, Business Woman
Though women can climb up the corporate ladder, it is a very small percentage: Anu Aga, Business Woman and Social Worker who led Thermax.
People who still believe that girls are inferior are living dark ages: Shah Rukh Khan, Actor
I condemn anyone who believes that girl child is unwanted: Shah Rukh Khan, Actor
I always try and do films were the girl's role is equally important: Shah Rukh Khan, Actor
I have always looked up to my mom: Shah Rukh Khan, Actor
Not wanting a girl child, is an unfortunate thought process: Shah Rukh Khan, Actor
Have been brought up to believe, ladies first: Shah Rukh Khan
I have been helped by a whole lot of women when I started out in the film industry: Shah Rukh Khan, Actor
Vandana Luthra of VLCC decides to support 100 girls
Number of girls empowered so far as part of Our Girls Our Pride initiative crosses 800. Have contributed yet? Click here to donate: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Shilpa Rao performs ek lau iss tarah kyon bujhi mera maula at the Our Girls Our Pride Telethon.
Passive infanticide is not spoken about and government needs to take a stand reports Roobina Khan Shapoo from Madhya Pradesh.
Sajni from Singapore decides to support 50 girl children, taking the tally of total girls supported so far to 762. Click here to contribute:
http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Debanjana Karmakar, Indian Idol Junior finalist is back on stage. She performs the title track of the movie - Taare Zameen Pe
Women should always be financially independent: Shahnaz Husain
Ek ladki jo bachpan mein badi ho gayi, Ayushmann Khurrana narrates a poem on the Girl Child
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana talks about certain initiatives that are working well in the area of girl child.
It is easier to change attitudes in the young than the older generation: Asha Sikrawar, Activist
Kunal Kohli and his adopted daughter Radha pledge to support education of 4 girl children.
Girls should respect themselves and not feel inferior: Sania Mirza, Tennis Player
My relatives would tell my parents that I would get "savli" (dusky) from all the playing and not find a husband: Sania Mirza, Tennis Player
Sania Mirza asks, "Why do we need a guy? We can achieve anything that a boy can"
Education is the way to go forward and change mindsets. We will support 20 girls: Sanjeev Bijli, CMD, PVR
Alia Bhatt pledges support to educate 20 girls. With that the total number of girls supported so far through the Our Girls Our Pride initiative crosses 650. Here's how you can contribute:
http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
We are not doing enough to expose these doctors, the offenders and punishing them: Kunal Kohli, Filmmaker
Dentists, Naturopathy practitioners carrying out ultrasounds and abortions: Duru Shah, Gynaecologist
The shocking views of Morena, should be reason enough to join the Our Girls Our Pride movement. Click here to contribute:http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Kunal Kohli joins the show with his adopted daughter Radha.
The shocking story of how ultrasound centres have tripled in Warangal and how there has been a corresponding decline in the Sex ratio.
Shocking instances cited by people from Morena. One of them about how a Mother is believed to have said that I have four daughters, it is fine even if one of them dies.
A villager with four daughters had to pay Rs. 1lakh to marry off his eldest daughter - views from Morena, Madhya Pradesh
Dowry is a big problem in rural areas and that also why girls are unwanted - views from Morena in Madhya Pradesh.
Morena in Madhya Pradesh has one of the worst sex ratios in the country.
Mid-wife would be asked to get rid of girls as soon as they were born, views from villagers in Morena, Madhya Pradesh.
Girl is considered to be as good garbage, views from Morena the land of disappearing daughters.
We need to make our girls financially independent to do away with the notion that women are a drain on income: Duru Shah, Gynaecologist
Girls are not allowed to have a mind of their own: Alia Bhatt, Actor
With Anushka's contribution, total number of girls supported so far by the Our Girls Our Pride initiative crosses 550. It's time you joined the campaign. Click here to contribute: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Actor Anushka Sharma pledges support to 50 girl children.
Debanjana Karmakar, Indian Idol Junior finalist performs Choti si Asha at the Our Girls Our Pride Telethon.
Malnourishment has to be dealt with at multiple levels, like access to safe drinking water, healthcare, immunisation and so on: Vinita Bali, CEO, Britannia
Only a healthy woman can ensure a healthy nation: Vinita Bali, CEO, Britannia
The ecosystem has to support the girl child, be it her parents or people around her in society, for the discrimination to end: Vinita Bali, CEO, Britannia
Glass-ceiling exists and we need to recognise it: Vinita Bali, CEO, Britannia
I am what I am because there was never any discrimination when I was growing up: Anushka Sharma
I have never grown up with any sense of discrimination: Anushka Sharma, Actor
Actor Varun Dhawan pledges support to 20 girls
Neeraj Jain, MD, Scholasti India donates 100,000 books as part of the Our Girls Our Pride campaign.
Under priviledged children need the same opportunity as other children: Lt. General (Retired) Ray
The girl who asked for more is a story of Lakshmi who ran away from home to get educated.
Over 430 girls empowered so far. Don't wait, join the campaign to support the girl child. Click here to contribute: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Sanjay, a viewer from London donates Rs. 10Lakhs for Our Girls Our Pride Initiative.
Security of girls is a huge issue, it is traumatising for parents: Karisma Kapoor
You have to have courage, conviction and any girl can do anything that a man can do: Karisma Kapoor
My mother always says she never felt the lack of a son: Karisma Kapoor
I am saddened by how unwanted the girl child is: Karisma Kapoor.
I feel very strongly about this cause: Karisma Kapoor
Aruna Jayanti, CEO, Capegemini pledges support to educate 25 girls. Here's how you can help too: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Iffat shares her story about how adopting two girls changed her life.
If you have not participated in Our Girls Our Pride Initiative, you can do so now. Click here to contribute: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Karisma Kapoor's scintillating performance at Our Girls Our Pride Telethon.
3 hours into the Telethon, over 300 girls supported so far. Join in and make a difference. Click here to contribute: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Karisma performs on Kareena Kapoor's song Bhaage re Mann from Chameli
Karisma Kapoor performs to Ek Main aur Ek Tu.
Dressed in red, Karisma Kapoor livens up the stage with her performance at the Telethon.
Coming up on Telethon, a performance by Karisma Kapoor's tribute to Kapoor women.
It is still very difficult for women to comeback into the workforce after having a baby, companies need to make an effort to welcome them back: Aruna Jayanti, CEO, Capegemini
There has to be a concerted effort from corporates to ensure a level playing field for women in services: Aruna Jayanti, CEO, Capegemini
Boys are still perceived to secure the future of aging parents and that can only change if we can ensure social security: Deepak Kumar, Health Secretary, Bihar Government
Over 250 girls supported so far. A lot more needs to be done. Don't miss the opportunity to do your bit for the girl child.
Click here to contribute: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Click here to contribute: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Karan Johar contributes Rs. 10 lakhs for Our Girls Our Pride initiative. That takes the tally of the Girls supported so far to over 250. Here's how you can join the movement to empower the girl child: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
If I adopt, I will always adopt a girl: Karan Johar
Women are very special and a lot of women have influenced my life and work: Karan Johar
Karan Johar joins Priyanka Chopra and Vikram Chandra on the Telethon
Swanand Kirkire and Jasleen Kaur Royal raise hopes for a better future for the girl child with their performace of Banwara Mann dekhne chala ek sapna: http://ndtv.in/18RnHjJ
Family support critical for girls to follow their dreams and become an achiever: Ashwini Nachappa
Deepa Malik Para-Olympian narrates her inspiring story on Telethon of how her family supported her during the toughest phase of her life. But there are paradoxes where people outside her family were surprised that they are celebrating the birth of a daughter.
It may not come out in the open so often, but sex determination is also an urban problem. So it needs a mindset change and that is where education will play a critical role: Ashwini Nachappa. Watch here: http://ndtv.in/18eG7qO
Sex determination is not a problem of the uneducated, it is actually the educated who know about and go for it: Swanand Kirkire
Lalo gets emotional as singer Jonita Das performs Yeh Hosila. Lalo's 20-day old girl child died of rat poisoning. She has filed a case against her husband and his first wife of infanticide.
119 girls supported so far on Our Girls Our Pride Telethon. Join in and make a difference. Click here to contribute: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Suhel Seth on Our Girls Our Pride Telethon: Corporates need to play a much bigger role and take up the cause of the girl child. Governments both at Centre and State need to put the cause of the girl child on top priority and there needs to be fast track courts not just for rapes but also for murders of the girl child.
Suhel Seth pledges support to 100 girl children. You too can join in. Click here to contribute: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Lalo narrates her heart-wrenching story at the Our Girl Our Pride Telethon. She hails from Morena in Madhya Pradesh. She is a second wife and claims her husband and his first wife killed her infant daughter. Reason for the second marriage was the desire for a boy, as the couple had a girl from their first marriage. Her first child was a boy and everything was good till she gave birth to the girl. Watch Here: http://ndtv.in/18Rl7KF
Asha Sikrawar a single mother who suffered domestic abuse for years has turned a fighter and an activist now works tirelessly for the issue of the girl child. She reveals on Our Girls Our Pride Telethon that you can determine the sex of your child in just Rs. 2000-5000 and how educating girls is still not a priority, as it is for boys in India.
Brand Ambassador Priyanka Chopra joins Vikram Chandra on the Our Girls Our Pride Telethon. 
Aamir Khan pledges support to Five young girls on Our Girls Our Pride Telethon. Here's how you can contribute: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Our Girls Our Pride Telethon is Live Now. Make a difference - to contribute click here: http://www.ndtv.com/girlchild/donation.aspx
Our Girls Our Pride Telethon gets off to an emotional performance by Swanand Kirkire
Our Girls Our Pride Telethon gets underway. Show your support. Contribute here.
Less than 15 minutes to go for the Our Girls Our Pride Telethon. Here's a song dedicated to India's underprivileged children with the message that they need everyone's concern in the society.
Stars rehearse for their Telethon performances. 30 minutes to go for the Our Girls Our Pride Telethon, be sure to join the cause and make a difference. 
Do your bit for the cause of the Girl Child. Our Girls Our Pride Telethon is going to start in less than 45 minutes. Be sure to join us and Contribute now.
Don't forget to join Priyanka Chopra for a Live Chat during the Telethon. Click here to send us your questions: http://ndtv.in/1jWgJeI
Just an hour and a half to go for the Telethon to begin. Empower a girl by helping to educate her. Contribute now
Actor Karisma Kapoor rehearses to Karja Mohabbat Wala. Tune in to the Telethon tomorrow to watch her live in action.
Here's a picture sent to us by Srijith Gopinath for our Photography Contest, captioned: Ready for the future
Check out the other winners here: http://ndtv.in/1hoKUyc
Check out the other winners here: http://ndtv.in/1hoKUyc
Poll: Why do you think the situation of girl child hasn't changed despite efforts? Click here to vote: http://ndtv.com/girlchild
Only Rs 12,000 can send a girl to school for a year. Join this cause and empower a
girl by helping to educate her. Contribute now
girl by helping to educate her. Contribute now
According to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, India is the most dangerous place in the world for a girl child. Here's a look at some issues related to the girl child in India: http://ndtv.in/18tOBjE
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Gear up to chat with our Campaign Ambassador Priyanka Chopra. Post your questions here: http://ndtv.in/18di4bU
Gear up to chat with our Campaign Ambassador Priyanka Chopra. Post your questions here: http://ndtv.in/18di4bU
