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Anti-Stigma Campaign, Digital Tool Help Mitigate Mental Health Problems In Slums: Study
India is home to the world's largest adolescent population of 253 million, with about one in every five experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression, according to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNI
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1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
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Working Indoors All Day, But Still At Risk: Doctor Explains How Dengue Is Reaching Urban Homes
Urban homes today, especially apartments and high-rise buildings, often provide unnoticed breeding spaces.
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Former England Captain Michael Vaughan Shares Mumbai Gully Cricket Moment, Praises Young Lad
This viral video once again proves that cricket, whether played on a big ground or in small streets, has a special power to connect people.
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Ayurveda And AI Integration, Large-Scale Screening: Next Phase Of 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign Launched
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the next phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, targeting high-risk populations with intensified screening, early detection, and improved treatment access to accelerate India's TB elimination goals.
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Food Allergies: 5 Early Warning Signs That You Need To Know
Nearly 1 in 20 children globally has food allergies. Here are five early warning signs that every parent and caretaker should be aware of.
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Mumbai Filmmaker Rohit Arya Wanted Rs 2.4 Crore, Then Took 17 Children Hostage
The Maharashtra government has distanced itself from claims by Rohit Arya - the Mumbai filmmaker who held 19 people, including 17 children, hostage Thursday - that he was owed Rs 2 crore for an urban sanitation and cleanliness project his company led
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Madhya Pradesh Teen Dies Days After Stray Dog Bite, Despite Getting Shots
In Madhya Pradesh, a growing wave of stray dog attacks is claiming lives, injuring children, and spreading fear across urban and rural areas alike.
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Explained: What Is Heat Anxiety And Why Is It On The Rise In India
As climate change continues to drive temperature extremes across the region, addressing heat anxiety represents a crucial intersection of public health and mental wellness.
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Karnataka Government Seeks 2 Weeks For Report On Children Left Out Of School, Anganwadis
A survey conducted in rural Karnataka in October 2021 and in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and 319 urban local body limits in March 2022 found that a total of 10.12 lakh children are out of the educational system in the State.
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Take Action, Lessen Plight Of Homeless In 8 Weeks: Rights Body To Centre
National Human Rights Commission quizzed Secretaries of various Central Ministries including Home, Health and Family Welfare, and Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, over plight of millions of homeless people and street children during pandemic.
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Halloween 2020: When Is Halloween? Here Are 10 Fun Facts
Halloween 2020: An ancient Celtic festival, Halloween is celebrated on the last day of harvest in European countries and America. Over the years, Halloween is celebrated worldwide and has become very popular in urban India. Halloween is a holiday in most countries. In India, children have fun on Halloween, dress up in spooky costumes and visit frie...
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On Camera, Bengaluru Men Save Children As Heavy Rain Floods Streets
Dramatic visuals of a man rescuing a new-born baby from a flooded area in south Bengaluru offer a glimpse into the state of India's Silicon Valley after heavy rainfall hit the city on Friday.
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Hyderabad Toddler Dies, Over 20 Fall Ill After Vaccination
After getting a vaccination at an urban primary health centre in Hyderabad, a baby died and 26 children were hospitalized, officials said.
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Over 50,000 Children Die Every Year In India Due To Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic-resistant infections are spreading wings in India, killing over 58,000 children every year, while uncontrolled dumping of untreated urban waste into water bodies is affecting aquatic life and environment.
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Anti-Stigma Campaign, Digital Tool Help Mitigate Mental Health Problems In Slums: Study
India is home to the world's largest adolescent population of 253 million, with about one in every five experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression, according to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNI
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1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
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Working Indoors All Day, But Still At Risk: Doctor Explains How Dengue Is Reaching Urban Homes
Urban homes today, especially apartments and high-rise buildings, often provide unnoticed breeding spaces.
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Former England Captain Michael Vaughan Shares Mumbai Gully Cricket Moment, Praises Young Lad
This viral video once again proves that cricket, whether played on a big ground or in small streets, has a special power to connect people.
-
Ayurveda And AI Integration, Large-Scale Screening: Next Phase Of 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign Launched
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the next phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, targeting high-risk populations with intensified screening, early detection, and improved treatment access to accelerate India's TB elimination goals.
-
Food Allergies: 5 Early Warning Signs That You Need To Know
Nearly 1 in 20 children globally has food allergies. Here are five early warning signs that every parent and caretaker should be aware of.
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Mumbai Filmmaker Rohit Arya Wanted Rs 2.4 Crore, Then Took 17 Children Hostage
The Maharashtra government has distanced itself from claims by Rohit Arya - the Mumbai filmmaker who held 19 people, including 17 children, hostage Thursday - that he was owed Rs 2 crore for an urban sanitation and cleanliness project his company led
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Madhya Pradesh Teen Dies Days After Stray Dog Bite, Despite Getting Shots
In Madhya Pradesh, a growing wave of stray dog attacks is claiming lives, injuring children, and spreading fear across urban and rural areas alike.
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Explained: What Is Heat Anxiety And Why Is It On The Rise In India
As climate change continues to drive temperature extremes across the region, addressing heat anxiety represents a crucial intersection of public health and mental wellness.
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Karnataka Government Seeks 2 Weeks For Report On Children Left Out Of School, Anganwadis
A survey conducted in rural Karnataka in October 2021 and in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and 319 urban local body limits in March 2022 found that a total of 10.12 lakh children are out of the educational system in the State.
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Take Action, Lessen Plight Of Homeless In 8 Weeks: Rights Body To Centre
National Human Rights Commission quizzed Secretaries of various Central Ministries including Home, Health and Family Welfare, and Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, over plight of millions of homeless people and street children during pandemic.
-
Halloween 2020: When Is Halloween? Here Are 10 Fun Facts
Halloween 2020: An ancient Celtic festival, Halloween is celebrated on the last day of harvest in European countries and America. Over the years, Halloween is celebrated worldwide and has become very popular in urban India. Halloween is a holiday in most countries. In India, children have fun on Halloween, dress up in spooky costumes and visit frie...
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On Camera, Bengaluru Men Save Children As Heavy Rain Floods Streets
Dramatic visuals of a man rescuing a new-born baby from a flooded area in south Bengaluru offer a glimpse into the state of India's Silicon Valley after heavy rainfall hit the city on Friday.
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Hyderabad Toddler Dies, Over 20 Fall Ill After Vaccination
After getting a vaccination at an urban primary health centre in Hyderabad, a baby died and 26 children were hospitalized, officials said.
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Over 50,000 Children Die Every Year In India Due To Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic-resistant infections are spreading wings in India, killing over 58,000 children every year, while uncontrolled dumping of untreated urban waste into water bodies is affecting aquatic life and environment.
