The government plans to allow child labour in family businesses, such as bidi-making, if it does not disrupt their education, but child activists are skeptical. Click to read more.
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The south of India, which has generally been considered to have better health trends, is now leading in the occurrence of diabetes among its population. Click to read more.
Diabetes is increasing in India’s south
Because children’s immunities are still developing, they are more prone to disease complicated by air pollution. Parents need to be vigilant in monitoring their children's respiratory health.
Parents have to be vigilant dealing with pollution
New research suggests that the preference for sons among Indian parents, especially Hindu parents, is the reason for the persistent problem of stunted children. Click to read more.
Is India’s culture the reason for its stunted kids?
Children who shared a computer in school were more likely to do better than those who each had their own device or those with no device at all. Click to learn more.
Sharing computers in school improves results
The government has released a report on which skilled jobs that will be most in demand between now and 2022. Click to find out!
These are India’s job growth sectors
Emergency contraception can help prevent many unwanted pregnancies. However, poorly researched articles like one published by The Hindu spread misinformation and can end up harming women.
On Emergency Contraception, The Hindu publishes rubbish
In a sign of things to come, a Bandra family court wants a divorced parent to be able to communicate with his child via video calling.
Video helps divorced parent stay in touch with child
India succeeded in eliminating polio through immunizations, but only 44% of children under age 2 get vaccinated. The government plans to change that. Click to read more.
India answers the call to vaccinate children
The Juvenile Justice bill allows 16-18 year olds accused of heinous crimes to be tried as adults. A parliamentary group calls it "absurd" and "arbitrary". Click to read more.
Juvenile justice bill is “absurd” and “arbitrary”
A shortened school work week allows kids to spend more time at home, freeing up space for extracurricular activities and necessary free time. However, the timings will be hell on kids and adults.
Maharashtra schools go back to 5-day workweek
A key step towards making better food choices is to be able to understand nutritional labels on packaged food. Click to learn more.
Be nutrition label savvy, be healthy
A law commission recommendation would change child custody laws to allow, for the first time, joint custody in the case of divorce.
Soon, joint custody would put child interests first
Schools must make sure children are not burdened by heavy backpacks full of text books, exercise books, lunch boxes, stationery and water bottles.
School backpack too heavy? Here’s what you can do
Asbestos causes lung damage and cancer. Children in India are exposed to asbestos on a much larger scale, literally from the roof over their heads
Know this: Asbestos is deadly, and everywhere
How does lead get in food such as noodles? It could come from the soil or the manufacturing process may expose the foodstuff to the toxic metal.
Explainer: How does lead get in food?
Food companies specifically target children with advertising for junk food. This has led to rising obesity amongst kids and causes long-term health issues. Click to read more.
How food companies target children
Here are some of the key legislative and policy measures taken by Government to protect child rights.
Measures taken by Government to protect child rights
Globally, over 34 million children have been saved due to investments in child health programs. A new tool identifies what works best. Click to read more.
Tremendous progress in saving children’s lives
When it comes to pregnancy food restrictions, women around the world get a lot advice on what to eat, and more often what not to eat. It is quite simple. Click to read more.
The only pregnancy food article you ever need to read
Although the ill effects of MSG have been debated for decades, there wasn't then and isn't now any concrete evidence that MSG causes problems when ingested with food.