Should children drink beer?

A campaign against dairy products has been launched by an overzealous NGO

Malefactor

Children once again

A chat and books persuade parents in Shravasti to not marry off young girls

COP28: A parent appeals for the future of her children

Leaders at COP28 must listen and act for a healthy future for all our children

Simply Put: Childhood diabetes

Free secondary education in African countries is on the rise — but is it the best policy?

Secondary school enrolment rates still lag far behind those in other world regions

Centre signs US $200 million loan deal with World Bank for POSHAN Abhiyaan

Amount to be used as financial aid to reduce stunting among children

A new generation

Radio>> Politics • North Darfur

Babies as trophies

TV>> Talk Show • Pakistan

Earth lessons for Delhi's kids

A recent exhibition on the Earth had children in the Capital enthralled.

On the way out

Childish foibles

Infected food and unhygienic feeding habits lead to a high incidence of infantile diarrhoea

Australia repents

Australia apologises to aborigines for the mistakes of the past

Dolphin power

Brainstorming

Brain tumours can be caused by a virus that affects many children

Untreated hunger

No guidelines for severe malnutrition in children

Mother's little helper

Universal access to childcare: How stakeholders can come together to strengthen India’s network of creches

There is substantial untapped potential to enhance coordination with various other government departments and ministries, such as those for rural …

Nearly a billion children globally exposed to extremely high water stress: UNICEF report

Released days ahead of COP28, the report sees global event as a critical opportunity to finally put children on the climate change agenda

Deadly nursery: Children under 5 worst sufferers of respiratory diseases in capital, healthcare personnel admit

A hospital in Connaught Place even witnesses cases of child deaths as it lacks availability of oxygen ports, flow meters and even beds

Time and support are of the essence in preventing child marriages

Rescuing a child in time, followed by regular monitoring of her kin and providing her with support, will ensure she is not again forced into such …

Child malnutrition in India: A systemic failure

India loses up to 4% of its gross domestic product and 8% of its productivity due to child malnutrition, studies reveal   

2 of 3 child deaths in India due to malnutrition: Report

Children under 5 in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam and Rajasthan worst-hit, finds study of 2017 data by ICMR, PHFI and NIN

Messages matter: Are junk food ads creating a crisis for today’s children?

Advertisements featuring junk food and even cartoon characters endorsing unhealthy foods can lead to problems for children today

Safeguarding childhoods from online harm during COVID-19 and beyond

As we celebrate Safer Internet Day, let’s analyse impact of the powerful medium on India’s children as the opportunity not only …