Children

Arshad Warsi on why a child not listening isn't always disobedience; expert reflects

June 10, 2026 5:00 pm

Parenting and child independence often become challenging as children begin forming stronger opinions and asserting individuality.

Madras High Court warns mechanical POCSO trials make children ultimate casualty

June 05, 2026 7:30 pm

The Madras High Court was hearing four separate petitions involving POCSO prosecutions from different districts of Tamil Nadu seeking quashing of criminal proceedings.

'I will have them...': Mrunal Thakur’s comment on kids brings spotlight on DINK lifestyle trend

May 31, 2026 6:00 pm

While the shift toward child-free living reflects a modern pursuit of autonomy, here's how you can learn to navigate invasive societal pressures to make the right choice for your future.

Legal representative under MV Act not limited to spouse, children: Bombay High Court

May 29, 2026 6:12 pm

Entitles 1991 accident victim’s disabled sister to compensation

Haryana human rights body seeks report on rising crimes against children

May 20, 2026 8:38 pm

Haryana crime against children data has triggered concern after NCRB 2024 figures highlighted rising POCSO cases, trafficking and gaps in child protection systems.

Maharashtra registers most FIRs in economic offences, crimes against children

May 07, 2026 7:48 pm

Mumbai second in FIRs in crimes against women among metros

‘I’d hate it when she’d…’: When a young Salman Khan struggled to accept Helen into the family; expert on how parents can handle such situations

May 04, 2026 6:46 pm

Salman Khan’s childhood reflections highlight the ‘loyalty conflict’ in blended families. An expert explains how caregiver stability and slow transitions help children process a parent’s remarriage.

'Entire generation of people have not been educated...': Bryan Johnson writes an intimacy manual for his young adult son

April 24, 2026 4:47 pm

To initiate a discussion with his young adult son on intimacy, the American biohacker wrote an instruction manual after his kid raised questions on the subject.

Dipika Kakar treats son Ruhaan to homemade gajar ka halwa, admits she and husband Shoaib Ibrahim only give him sugar in moderation: 'He is in the growing age'

April 20, 2026 4:57 pm

"Sometimes, we are not able to shoot, but he eats sabzi-roti, dal chawal, woh sab kuch khaata hai (he eats everything)," said Shoaib Ibrahim.

‘He was clearly single’: When Kareena Kapoor said she has never met Saif Ali Khan’s former wife Amrita Singh; expert on raising children in blended families

April 20, 2026 12:00 pm

When there are no children in the picture, there is rarely a need to initiate contact at all, says an expert

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