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"Nobody Noticed": India's Thomas Cup Heroes Heartbroken By Lack Of Support
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy expressed sadness over fans focusing on IPL and politics rather than their historic Thomas Cup bronze medal.
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7 Global Public Health Agencies And What They Actually Do
From WHO to CDC and India's NCDC, public health agencies shape global health responses. Here's a deep dive into their history, roles, and how they protect populations from disease outbreaks and health crises.
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Bengal Rejects 63% Of Mamata Banerjee's Cabinet, Anti-Incumbency In Focus
Ministers handling critical portfolios such as women and child development, industry, housing, power, education, transport and backward classes have all been turned away.
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Can Lazy Eye Sometimes Indicate A Brain Tumour? Expert Explains
Lazy eye is basically amblyopia, which develops in childhood due to a neurodevelopmental issue where the child is unable to see properly from one or both eyes.
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Government Revamps Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram To Tackle Lifestyle Diseases And Mental Health
The Union health ministry released the RBSK 2.0 guidelines during the recently concluded National Summit on Good Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, marking a major overhaul of the flagship child health screening programm
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Increased Screen Time Among Children Leading To Reduced Attention Spans, Disturbed Sleep: Study
While 60% of them reported having trouble focusing while studying, 48% exhibited irritability and aggressive behaviour, and 41% suffered from sleep-related issues due to late-night mobile usage.
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POSHAN Abhiyaan Brings 14 Lakh Anganwadi Centres Under Digital Monitoring Network
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Use of digital tools such as the Poshan Tracker Application now enables near real‑time monitoring of over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and nearly 9 crore beneficiaries under the mission, the government said on Tuesday.
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'Poshan Pakhwada 2026' To Focus On Boosting Early Brain Development
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The government is set to celebrate the 8th edition of ‘Poshan Pakhwada’, reaffirming the commitment to improving nutritional outcomes across the country.
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Autism In Girls Is Often Missed: Neurologist Explains Why Diagnosis Differs From Boys
Autism is often underdiagnosed in girls due to subtle symptoms and social masking. Experts explain how gender differences, cultural factors, and diagnostic gaps delay identification, especially in India.
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Chinese Woman Uses AI Persona To Lecture Parents On Modern Thinking
Inspired by this trend, other users followed suit, creating similar fake expert accounts focused on topics related to parent-child relationships.
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Karnataka Government To Establish Early Intervention Centres For Specially-Abled Children In All Districts By Next Year
The Congress-led government in Karnataka on Thursday announced that District Early Intervention Centres under the Rashtriya Bala Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) will be established in all districts of the state by next year.
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Higher Frequency DNA Mutations Found In Children Of Chernobyl Cleanup Workers
They found an average of 2.65 clustered de novo mutations (cDNMs) per child, compared to 0.88 cDNMs in children of unexposed parents.
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Indian Woman Shares Reasons For Moving Back To Kerala From Dubai: 'It Was About Timing'
An Indian woman who recently returned to Kerala from Dubai shared the thoughtful reasons behind her family's move, focusing on timing, mental peace, and communication.
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India's Youngest Minds Now At High Risk For Mental Health Disorders: Expert Flags Concerns, Shares Tips
While discussions on mental health often focus on adolescents or adults, emerging data and clinical experience show that emotional and behavioural difficulties are surfacing much earlier - even among children as young as one to ten years old.
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Children's Day: Common Health Hazards Every Parent Should Prevent
Expectant and new parents often focus on the immediate, tangible needs of children. Yet, a life-saving skill set to develop is the knowledge to act decisively when a child's health and wellbeing hangs in the balance.
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"Nobody Noticed": India's Thomas Cup Heroes Heartbroken By Lack Of Support
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy expressed sadness over fans focusing on IPL and politics rather than their historic Thomas Cup bronze medal.
-
7 Global Public Health Agencies And What They Actually Do
From WHO to CDC and India's NCDC, public health agencies shape global health responses. Here's a deep dive into their history, roles, and how they protect populations from disease outbreaks and health crises.
-
Bengal Rejects 63% Of Mamata Banerjee's Cabinet, Anti-Incumbency In Focus
Ministers handling critical portfolios such as women and child development, industry, housing, power, education, transport and backward classes have all been turned away.
-
Can Lazy Eye Sometimes Indicate A Brain Tumour? Expert Explains
Lazy eye is basically amblyopia, which develops in childhood due to a neurodevelopmental issue where the child is unable to see properly from one or both eyes.
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Government Revamps Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram To Tackle Lifestyle Diseases And Mental Health
The Union health ministry released the RBSK 2.0 guidelines during the recently concluded National Summit on Good Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, marking a major overhaul of the flagship child health screening programm
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Increased Screen Time Among Children Leading To Reduced Attention Spans, Disturbed Sleep: Study
While 60% of them reported having trouble focusing while studying, 48% exhibited irritability and aggressive behaviour, and 41% suffered from sleep-related issues due to late-night mobile usage.
-
POSHAN Abhiyaan Brings 14 Lakh Anganwadi Centres Under Digital Monitoring Network
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Use of digital tools such as the Poshan Tracker Application now enables near real‑time monitoring of over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and nearly 9 crore beneficiaries under the mission, the government said on Tuesday.
-
'Poshan Pakhwada 2026' To Focus On Boosting Early Brain Development
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The government is set to celebrate the 8th edition of ‘Poshan Pakhwada’, reaffirming the commitment to improving nutritional outcomes across the country.
-
Autism In Girls Is Often Missed: Neurologist Explains Why Diagnosis Differs From Boys
Autism is often underdiagnosed in girls due to subtle symptoms and social masking. Experts explain how gender differences, cultural factors, and diagnostic gaps delay identification, especially in India.
-
Chinese Woman Uses AI Persona To Lecture Parents On Modern Thinking
Inspired by this trend, other users followed suit, creating similar fake expert accounts focused on topics related to parent-child relationships.
-
Karnataka Government To Establish Early Intervention Centres For Specially-Abled Children In All Districts By Next Year
The Congress-led government in Karnataka on Thursday announced that District Early Intervention Centres under the Rashtriya Bala Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) will be established in all districts of the state by next year.
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Higher Frequency DNA Mutations Found In Children Of Chernobyl Cleanup Workers
They found an average of 2.65 clustered de novo mutations (cDNMs) per child, compared to 0.88 cDNMs in children of unexposed parents.
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Indian Woman Shares Reasons For Moving Back To Kerala From Dubai: 'It Was About Timing'
An Indian woman who recently returned to Kerala from Dubai shared the thoughtful reasons behind her family's move, focusing on timing, mental peace, and communication.
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India's Youngest Minds Now At High Risk For Mental Health Disorders: Expert Flags Concerns, Shares Tips
While discussions on mental health often focus on adolescents or adults, emerging data and clinical experience show that emotional and behavioural difficulties are surfacing much earlier - even among children as young as one to ten years old.
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Children's Day: Common Health Hazards Every Parent Should Prevent
Expectant and new parents often focus on the immediate, tangible needs of children. Yet, a life-saving skill set to develop is the knowledge to act decisively when a child's health and wellbeing hangs in the balance.
