Education

Kids of less-educated moms at higher obesity risk

Posted By IANS, May 26, 2019 at 10:47am

According to a study published in Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology journal, children from poor socio-economic backgrounds or primary-educated backgrounds are more likely to be overweight.
Cabinet approves new commissions for Indian System of Medicine and homoeopathy

Posted By Agencies, December 29, 2018 at 11:43am

In a bid to enhance the quality of Indian system medicines, the cabinet on Friday approved the setting up of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCIM) Bill, 2018.
Cancer institute in Jhajjar will operate from january, says J.P. Nadda

Posted By Agencies, December 07, 2018 at 07:20pm

With a project value of Rs 2,035 crore, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) hospital being set up at AIIMS Jhajjar in Haryana will be functional by next month, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda said on Friday.
A pan India study showed that 6 out of 10 parents do not talk about sex education with their children

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, November 14, 2018 at 06:36pm

This pan India report released on Children's Day showed that 6 out of 10 Indian parents do not discus sex education with their children, which, however is the need of the hour, according to experts.
India’s first series of physiotherapy symposia turns to be a success

Posted By Editorial Team, September 13, 2018 at 06:55am

World Physiotherapy Day is observed on 10th September each year. A five-city symposium in its first edition saw the participation of nearly 16,000 physiotherapists from across India in Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.
Scientists identify 1300 genes linked with educational attainment

Posted By Agencies, July 25, 2018 at 02:26pm

Educational attainment is primarily influenced by environmental and social factors, but it is also influenced by genes.
Interesting! Study concludes that education can boost men's chances of online dating

Posted By Agencies, June 28, 2018 at 10:51am

Hard to find a partner online? Rev up your education levels!
Tinder: Know why most of men and women use it for

Posted By Agencies, May 20, 2018 at 03:11pm

You will be shocked after reading this...
Study: Adolescents shy away from seeking sex-related guidance

Posted By ANI, May 06, 2018 at 12:03pm

A staggering number of adolescents are still not talking to their doctors and parents about sex, a research has claimed.
World Book Day 2018: Children's books that explain the birds and the bees

Posted By Naz Haider, April 23, 2018 at 10:16am

Here are a few books that will make discussing sex and sexuality with your child easy.
LG Electronics: Will aid 1,000 Indians to get eye surgery

Posted By Agencies, April 18, 2018 at 06:33pm

LG Electronics announced that it plans to help 1,000 visually impaired Indians receive surgery this year.
Writing a note about your past failure may help in boosting future performance as it lower levels of stress hormone cortisol

Posted By Agencies, March 26, 2018 at 10:49am

The study indicates that writing and thinking deeply about a past failure improves the body's response to stress and enhances performance on a new task.
How a couple took 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' to new heights -- three decades ago

Posted By Agencies, March 16, 2018 at 01:14pm

For him, 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' has been more than a slogan.
Good education may help protect childhood abuse victims from criminal behaviour in adulthood

Posted By Agencies, March 16, 2018 at 10:32am

When they achieve good grades in childhood and complete their academics, the likelihood of indulging in criminal behaviour declines significantly.
How to respond when your child asks: What is a condom?

Posted By Debjani Arora, December 18, 2017 at 04:18pm

Answer this question in all honesty, before your child starts relying on other unreliable sources for this answer and others that might follow.
Government bans condom ads: Can condom ads corrupt children as the I&B ministry claims?

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, December 12, 2017 at 02:26pm

The ministry is not completely justified in banning condom ads between 6 am and 10 pm. Read to know why.
World AIDS Day 2017: How to talk to your children about HIV/AIDS

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, December 01, 2017 at 05:33pm

When your children receive sex education from a trusted person, they have a lesser risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases and early pregnancies.
Signs your child is ready for preschool

Posted By Naz Haider, August 29, 2017 at 11:13am

In two minds about sending your child to preschool? This will help.
Lipstick Under My Burkha: 10 things about women and sex that will shock Indian men

Posted By Swapna C, July 26, 2017 at 04:40pm

Why don't we think of our girls and women as sexual beings with their own needs and not as objects of men's desire?
6 famous fairy tales you should never let your child read

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, April 28, 2017 at 02:15pm

Watch out! These classic fairy tales may be harming your kids.