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Infant Had Breathing Issues Mid-Air, Air India Express Makes Priority Landing
An Air India Express Bengaluru-bound flight from Jaipur made a priority landing after a one-year-old child developed breathing issues mid-flight.
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UNICEF's 10 Tips For Improving Children's Mental Well-Being
UNICEF outlines 10 ways to support children's mental well-being, emphasizing nurturing care and open communication to help children develop social and emotional skills.
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Stress During Pregnancy May Cause Brain Defects In Children, Says New Study
In a paper published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers have mapped how stress events during pregnancy can affect the neuroimmune landscape of the developing foetal brain.
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Holiday Season And Child Health: How Sleep, Sugar And Screens Shape Wellbeing
Late nights, festive sweets and unlimited screen time can disrupt children's sleep, immunity and behaviour during Christmas and the holiday season.
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Air Pollution Exposure Linked To Structural Changes In Adolescent Brain Affecting Mood, Memory: Study
Exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child's developing brain and cause damage to language development, memory, and mood regulation, according to a study.
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Apple Allows Third-Party App Stores, Relaxes Payment Restrictions in Japan to Comply With MSCA Act
Apple has introduced major changes to iOS and the App Store in Japan under the Mobile Software Competition Act, effective December 18. Rolled out with iOS 26.2, the update allows alternative app marketplaces, new payment options, and user choice for default apps. Apple has also updated fees, introduced safeguards for security and child safety, and ...
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Severe Air Quality In Delhi Threatens Child Lung Development, Increases Infection Risks
Poor air quality impacts the health of children severely. Fine particulate matter like PM2.5, coarse particles such as PM10, nitrogen dioxide, and others pose serious threats to the health of children.
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Confused On Screen Usage For Your Children? These Tips Might Help
Part of the challenge is that "screen time" isnt just one thing. It can be educational or passive, interactive or sedentary, and part of schoolwork or pure play.
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NRI Decides To Return To India After Mother's Death, Questions 'What Was The Point' Of Moving To Canada
An Indian software developer in Canada decided to move back to the homeland after his mother died of cardiac arrest.
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Is The School Bag Burden Literally Deforming India's Future? Here's What Data And Doctors Say
School bags weighing far more than the recommended 10% of body weight are causing posture issues, chronic pain and long-term spinal risks in Indian students. New government data, NEP 2020 reforms and orthopaedic experts reveal the true scale of the b
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A Hundred Days of Hope: India's New Push to End Child Marriage by 2030
Ministry Of Women & Child Development Launches 100-Day Campaign To End Child Marriage By 2030
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1 Million Children Under 5 Died Globally In 2023, India Second Highest Contributor: Lancet Study
Nigeria recorded the highest number of under-five deaths linked to 'child growth failure', while the Democratic Republic of Congo ranked third, a step below India, the findings published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal show.
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Meghalaya Takes Charge Of 24 Children Rescued In Karnataka
In a major development, the Meghalaya Directorate of Social Welfare has formally taken charge of 24 children rescued from a facility in Chikkaballapur district in Karnataka.
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Government Invites Applications From Women For 2-Month Paid Internship Programme
Government Paid Internship Programme: Applications must be submitted online through the official MWCD internship portal before the December 10 deadline.
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CTET February 2026 Application Window Opens With Exam On February 8
CBSE has opened the CTET February 2026 application window from November 27 to December 18. Candidates must complete submission and fee payment by the deadline.
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Infant Had Breathing Issues Mid-Air, Air India Express Makes Priority Landing
An Air India Express Bengaluru-bound flight from Jaipur made a priority landing after a one-year-old child developed breathing issues mid-flight.
-
UNICEF's 10 Tips For Improving Children's Mental Well-Being
UNICEF outlines 10 ways to support children's mental well-being, emphasizing nurturing care and open communication to help children develop social and emotional skills.
-
Stress During Pregnancy May Cause Brain Defects In Children, Says New Study
In a paper published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers have mapped how stress events during pregnancy can affect the neuroimmune landscape of the developing foetal brain.
-
Holiday Season And Child Health: How Sleep, Sugar And Screens Shape Wellbeing
Late nights, festive sweets and unlimited screen time can disrupt children's sleep, immunity and behaviour during Christmas and the holiday season.
-
Air Pollution Exposure Linked To Structural Changes In Adolescent Brain Affecting Mood, Memory: Study
Exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child's developing brain and cause damage to language development, memory, and mood regulation, according to a study.
-
Apple Allows Third-Party App Stores, Relaxes Payment Restrictions in Japan to Comply With MSCA Act
Apple has introduced major changes to iOS and the App Store in Japan under the Mobile Software Competition Act, effective December 18. Rolled out with iOS 26.2, the update allows alternative app marketplaces, new payment options, and user choice for default apps. Apple has also updated fees, introduced safeguards for security and child safety, and ...
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Severe Air Quality In Delhi Threatens Child Lung Development, Increases Infection Risks
Poor air quality impacts the health of children severely. Fine particulate matter like PM2.5, coarse particles such as PM10, nitrogen dioxide, and others pose serious threats to the health of children.
-
Confused On Screen Usage For Your Children? These Tips Might Help
Part of the challenge is that "screen time" isnt just one thing. It can be educational or passive, interactive or sedentary, and part of schoolwork or pure play.
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NRI Decides To Return To India After Mother's Death, Questions 'What Was The Point' Of Moving To Canada
An Indian software developer in Canada decided to move back to the homeland after his mother died of cardiac arrest.
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Is The School Bag Burden Literally Deforming India's Future? Here's What Data And Doctors Say
School bags weighing far more than the recommended 10% of body weight are causing posture issues, chronic pain and long-term spinal risks in Indian students. New government data, NEP 2020 reforms and orthopaedic experts reveal the true scale of the b
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A Hundred Days of Hope: India's New Push to End Child Marriage by 2030
Ministry Of Women & Child Development Launches 100-Day Campaign To End Child Marriage By 2030
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1 Million Children Under 5 Died Globally In 2023, India Second Highest Contributor: Lancet Study
Nigeria recorded the highest number of under-five deaths linked to 'child growth failure', while the Democratic Republic of Congo ranked third, a step below India, the findings published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal show.
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Meghalaya Takes Charge Of 24 Children Rescued In Karnataka
In a major development, the Meghalaya Directorate of Social Welfare has formally taken charge of 24 children rescued from a facility in Chikkaballapur district in Karnataka.
-
Government Invites Applications From Women For 2-Month Paid Internship Programme
Government Paid Internship Programme: Applications must be submitted online through the official MWCD internship portal before the December 10 deadline.
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CTET February 2026 Application Window Opens With Exam On February 8
CBSE has opened the CTET February 2026 application window from November 27 to December 18. Candidates must complete submission and fee payment by the deadline.
