Children

How parents and teachers can help kids in the fight against COVID-19 infection

February 26, 2021 7:01 pm

Many children develop symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal distress like fever, cough, cold, throat pain, severe body ache, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and weakness when they come in contact with the virus.

How to teach kids financial literacy

February 25, 2021 12:17 pm

Though there are several programmes and courses available for kids to learn about money and business, typically these are not included in the regular curriculum of schools.

Younger people half as likely as adults to catch COVID-19, study says

February 16, 2021 11:27 am

The researchers found children are more likely than adults to receive a negative PCR result despite actually being infected

How to help a child become a more confident writer

February 07, 2021 8:31 pm

Teachers and parents need to recognise if a child is facing certain issues in the process of developing writing skills.

Struggling with a breathing disorder? Manage your respiratory health from the comfort of your home

January 23, 2021 11:48 am

Omron nebulizers consistently innovate to meet the needs of those suffering from respiratory disorders. Here's everything you need to know.

5 ways to teach kids how to learn from failures

January 20, 2021 8:05 pm

Teach your children to cope with small failures rather than ignore them

The role of occupational therapy for children with learning disabilities

January 15, 2021 7:17 pm

Occupational therapy helps individuals optimise their performances in meaningful activities. For children, this would comprise school, play, and social interaction with friends

New US dietary guidelines: No candy, cake for kids under 2

January 04, 2021 5:58 pm

The guidelines recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months, and no added sugar for children under age 2

How to spot and encourage your child's talents

January 03, 2021 7:49 pm

Everything must happen age-appropriately. Jumping the line will never lead to the kind of success that measured and timely participation will

It’s not just adults who are stressed; children are, too!

December 20, 2020 8:47 pm

Since kids fail to express their emotions well, parents sometimes remain ignorant. Hence, identifying anxiety in kids is the primary step towards eliminating it

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