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2 children killed, 16 people stabbed by an attacker at China's kindergarten

Chinese state media say two children were killed and 16 other people were injured by a knife-wielding attacker at a kindergarten in a southern city

2 children killed, 16 people stabbed by an attacker at China's kindergarten
Updated On : 29 Apr 2021 | 6:41 AM IST

Meet the former Paytm execs who are building a pocket money app for kids

Shankar Nath and Ankit Gera are digitising pocket money for children while nurturing financial knowledge and discipline in them at an early age via their startup Junio

Meet the former Paytm execs who are building a pocket money app for kids
Updated On : 30 Mar 2021 | 7:18 PM IST

Over 20 mn kids in India facing extremely high water vulnerability: UNICEF

More than two crore children in India are experiencing extremely high water vulnerability, according to an analysis by UNICEF

Over 20 mn kids in India facing extremely high water vulnerability: UNICEF
Updated On : 18 Mar 2021 | 11:05 PM IST

First India Toy Fair to be held virtually from Feb 27 to Mar 2: Govt

The website for the India Toy Fair 2021 which was launched on Thursday will enable children, parents, teachers, exhibitors, etc

First India Toy Fair to be held virtually from Feb 27 to Mar 2: Govt
Updated On : 12 Feb 2021 | 3:23 AM IST

PM interacts with children awarded Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

Modi on Monday lauded the contribution of children in raising awareness about handwashing during the Covid-19 pandemic

PM interacts with children awarded Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Updated On : 25 Jan 2021 | 4:59 PM IST

Parents, teachers must work together to promote children's rights: Assam CM

He also said steps would also be taken for providing scholarships to the specially-abled students

Parents, teachers must work together to promote children's rights: Assam CM
Updated On : 22 Nov 2020 | 6:56 AM IST

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Tripura reels under deficient infra, neglect

Indirect impact of Covid on kids, spike in Delhi cases spills over to its neighbours, Surat diamond industry takes a Covid hit--news on how the country is dealing with the pandemic

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Tripura reels under deficient infra, neglect
Updated On : 12 Sep 2020 | 3:25 PM IST

SBI MF to launch Children's Benefit Fund-Investment Plan on Sept 8

This is an open-end fund that will be part of SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Fund, which already has a savings plan, a predominantly debt-oriented offering

SBI MF to launch Children's Benefit Fund-Investment Plan on Sept 8
Updated On : 07 Sep 2020 | 8:29 PM IST

Facebook, Twitter target Trump, team's posts for coronavirus misinformation

Facebook removed from Trump's official account the post of a video clip from a Fox News interview in which he said children are 'almost immune' from Covid-19

Facebook, Twitter target Trump, team's posts for coronavirus misinformation
Updated On : 06 Aug 2020 | 9:08 AM IST

US probing allegations TikTok failed to protect children's privacy: Report

TikTok failed to delete videos and personal information about users age 13 and younger as it had agreed to do, according to US agencies.

US probing allegations TikTok failed to protect children's privacy: Report
Updated On : 08 Jul 2020 | 9:05 AM IST

New study looks at post-Covid-19 emerging disease among children

In recent weeks, a multisystem hyperinflammatory condition has emerged in children in association with prior exposure or infection to SARS-CoV-2

New study looks at post-Covid-19 emerging disease among children
Updated On : 26 Jun 2020 | 12:20 PM IST

Children with baffling corona-linked syndrome may be have 'cytokine storm'

There have been at least five children in the United States who have died from the coronavirus-related condition

Children with baffling corona-linked syndrome may be have 'cytokine storm'
Updated On : 30 May 2020 | 11:23 AM IST

Amid nationwide lockdown, what can keep children healthy at home?

Staying cooped up indoors can be stressful for children. It's one of the reasons they look for a virtual escape

Amid nationwide lockdown, what can keep children healthy at home?
Updated On : 02 May 2020 | 10:13 PM IST

Fit & Proper: 1st 1,000 days are crucial for boosting immunity, says expert

The gut (or intestines) is important to develop the immunity of an infant

Fit & Proper: 1st 1,000 days are crucial for boosting immunity, says expert
Updated On : 25 Apr 2020 | 9:44 PM IST

The Willoughbys offers a sharp, entertaining take on messed-up families

The Willoughbys is based on Lois Lowry children's book about siblings.

The Willoughbys offers a sharp, entertaining take on messed-up families
Updated On : 24 Apr 2020 | 9:32 PM IST

A unique project giving quality education to children with no access to it

The Navjeevan children proudly demonstrate their learning and achievements by teaching their younger siblings and other children in the community

A unique project giving quality education to children with no access to it
Updated On : 18 Apr 2020 | 10:40 PM IST

Reason to smile

Every year, almost 35,000 infants are born with cleft lip and palate

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Updated On : 24 Jan 2020 | 9:07 PM IST

Over thousand adopted children returned to child care institutions in 5 yrs

According to information accessed by PTI through an RTI, the highest number of children were returned in 2014-15.

Over thousand adopted children returned to child care institutions in 5 yrs
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 11:03 AM IST

Here is how cooking shows are changing the food habits of children

As a reward for participating, the kids were offered a snack, which they could choose from a set of options -- some which were healthier than the others.

Here is how cooking shows are changing the food habits of children
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 12:03 AM IST

Fit & Proper: How to protect children from electronic screen syndrome

According to current guidelines, infants less than two years of age should not get any screen time and kids between 2 and 5 years should be allowed to watch television only for an hour

Fit & Proper: How to protect children from electronic screen syndrome
Updated On : 28 Dec 2019 | 11:14 PM IST