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Supreme Court to take up case on physical Board exams for Class 10, 12 CBSE & other boards

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Wednesday seeking urgent listing of a petition demanding cancellation of physical exams for Class 10 and 12 scheduled to be conducted by all state boards.

Feb 22, 2022

Supreme Court to hear plea seeking cancellation of physical exams for Class 10, 12 CBSE, ther boards

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea seeking urgent listing of a petition seeking cancellation of physical exams for Class 10 and 12 scheduled to be conducted by all state boards, CBSE, ICSE, and NIOS.

Feb 21, 2022

Over 10mn children in US infected with Covid-19

COVID infections in kids spike; more than 10 million children test positive in US [details]

More than 10 million children in the US have tested positive for Covid-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to the latest report of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children's Hospital Association.

Jan 26, 2022

UP: Man climbs on tower with kids over wife's infidelity [details]

High drama was witnessed in Kanpur Dehat for over an hour when a man, upset over his wife's alleged affair with a local man, climbed the tower with his children and threatened to die by suicide.

Jan 25, 2022

International Day of Education: UNICEF calls for transformation in learning amid Covid pandemic

As the United Nations is observing 24 January as International Day of Education, Robert Jenkins, the Director of Education at the UNICEF, said a transformation in learning is required amid warnings that the current system is failing millions of people due to Covid-19 pandemic

Jan 24, 2022

COVID vaccine can cause temporary increase in menstrual cycle length: should you worry [details]

Women receiving one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine during a single menstrual cycle had an increase in cycle length of nearly one day, compared to unvaccinated women, according to a study funded by the US National Institutes of Health.

Jan 7, 2022

Special curriculum prepared for toddlers to help adjust in post-Covid era as preschools reopen in K'taka

The new program will emphasise activities and interactions that will help children adjust to social circumstances after spending the lockdown time isolated to their houses.

Nov 8, 2021

India's 10 Richest Persons: Mukesh Ambani continues to be on top

During the COVID-19 epidemic, Cyrus Poonawalla's wealth grew the fastest among Indian billionaires and sixth globally.

Oct 8, 2021

Researchers flee Afghanistan, those who remain fear persecution by Taliban

Ground reports state that universities and public offices are closed, staff hasn't been paid salaries and researchers who have stayed back fear paying a heavy price for their ethnicity, international collaborations and fields of study

Aug 30, 2021

COVID disrupts delivery of DTP-1 jab in over 3 million kids in India: WHO

The figure is the highest in the world with DTP-3 coverage falling from 91 per cent to 85 per cent.

Jul 16, 2021

This viral photo sums up Father's Day in best possible way; wins over hearts everywhere [details]

The photograph, shot by Mahesh Puchchappady - a journalist, was taken on June 15, it has gone viral on Father's Day.

Jun 21, 2021

Say No to menopause symptoms: Saffron extract improves psychological signs [details]

The study report noted that saffron extracts significantly reduced the negative effects on mood during the time of menopause

Jun 15, 2021

Mother slaps her infant son 12 times; inconsolable cries have no effect on woman [disturbing video]

The incident took place in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and the video was discreetly shot by a relative. The police have rescued the child, but a case is yet to be registered against the woman.

May 31, 2021

World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Manushi Chhillar roped in by Unicef to raise awareness

Unicef has enlisted the help of former Miss World Manushi Chhillar to raise awareness about the issue in India. In honour of World Menstrual Hygiene Day

May 29, 2021

Sharing pictures, putting out name and location on social media, a strict no-no

Report to Childline, not on social media; NCPCR warns amid COVID orphan crisis in India [details]

According to reports, as many as 20000 children might be affected by India's covid orphan crisis. National Commission for protection of child rights prohibits the public from clicking pictures of orphaned children during the pandemic, revealing location and identity on social media.

May 24, 2021

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