Children

‘Passenger parent’: What it means and how to know if you’re one

September 03, 2026 5:40 pm

“You usually don’t realise you’ve slipped into this dynamic until it starts hurting.”

I’d like my child to waste some time

August 28, 2026 3:31 am

We need to permit ourselves, as a society, to step back from the impossible standards we are setting for the young. Maybe let them have the TV marathon on Sunday while we doomscroll in peace — let us admit it, we all do it

A rare form of diabetes can appear in babies and later return: What parents need to know

August 25, 2026 9:26 am

Neonatal diabetes is diagnosed in the first months of life and can sometimes go into remission.

Jyotika reveals Suriya handles all school responsibilities for their children

August 24, 2026 2:00 pm

Jyotika’s candid revelation about Suriya offers a glimpse into a side of their family life that often stays away from the spotlight

Meta faces landmark child-safety trial over Instagram and Facebook

August 21, 2026 12:49 am

Twenty-nine US states accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to keep children hooked and concealing the risks. The company denies the allegations.

Ankur Warikoo shares 3 parenting rules he follows with his wife Ruchi

August 17, 2026 6:25 pm

The entrepreneur and his wife say these simple rules have shaped how they raise their children

GRWM to cosmeticorexia: Why doctors are worried about children's growing skincare obsession

July 31, 2026 4:13 pm

The beauty industry is targeting younger consumers than ever before.

Why Novak Djokovic wants his children to be bored

July 27, 2026 10:32 am

Instead of viewing boredom as a problem to solve, Djokovic encourages parents can see it as an opportunity for growth, independence, and creative thinking.

A 12-year-old’s vision problem revealed a surprising cause: Frequent eye rubbing

July 24, 2026 5:28 pm

If vision is severely affected in the later stages, a corneal transplant will be needed, experts suggest

'Husband and I are proud...': Why actor Pallavi Purohit says motherhood should never be forced

July 23, 2026 5:32 pm

Actor Pallavi Purohit explains why she chose to remain child-free, saying parenthood should be a conscious decision rather than one driven by societal pressure.

Reasons playtime is essential for your child’s mental health

November 19, 2025 12:22 pm

This Children's Day, know why playtime is absolutely important for your child's mental health, even if the burden of studies increases.

How pollution killed over 1 lakh children in 2016: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

Over 1.25 lakh children in India below the age of five died in 2016 due to the impact of polluted air and almost one in five children who die from toxic air exposure across the world is from India, a new study by the World Health Organisation has sai

How safe children are in India: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

Crimes against children have increased by 14% in India from 2014 to 2016. Take a look in today’s News in Numbers.

Not enough special courts to try POCSO cases: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

Every district in India is supposed to have a special court for crimes against children. But many states don’t meet this requirement. Take a look in today's News in Numbers.

Shah should not lecture Congress on nationalism: Sibal

February 15, 2016 4:24 pm

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Monday rubbished Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah’s comment on the Jawaharlal Nehru University row, saying he did not have the stature to lecture Congress president Sonia Gandhi or vice president Rahul Gandhi on the issue of nationalism. Sibal said instead of dealing with the university students in the way that they should be dealt with, the BJP was busy proving that they were criminals. Sibal further stated that India is no more under British rule and added that Amit Shah and PM Modi cannot stop these young children from speaking their minds.

PM Modi meets differently abled people in Varanasi

January 22, 2016 7:40 am

Varanasi, Jan 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Varansi on Friday to distribute aid to over 90,000 differently abled people. Prime Minister Modi is expected to talk to five differently-abled children, who have recently gone through cochlear implant surgeries. The PM will also hand over artificial limbs, tricycles and other equipment to some of the beneficiaries.

Six dead, 20 injured in school bus accident

January 21, 2016 8:18 am

Junagadh (Gujarat), Jan 21 (ANI): A school bus in Gujarat’s Junagadh area met with an accident on Thursday. Six people, including four children and two women, have been killed in the accident. More than 20 children have been grievously injured. Medical aid is being provided to the injured children.

Lohri celebrations across India

January 13, 2016 5:56 am

Amritsar, Jan 13 (ANI): The nation celebrates the bonfire festival of Lohri today, signalling the end of the Winter Solstice. The people of Punjab and Haryna primarily celebrate Lohri in which during the day, children go from door-to-door singing folk songs in praise of Dulha Bhatti, a person with the similar image of Robinhood, who robbed the rich to feed the poor during Mughal period. Festivities usually include a large bonfire which is surrounded by people as they enjoy the warmth munching peanuts and sweets.

How Delhi’s poisonous air is damaging its children for life

April 07, 2015 9:52 am