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Psychology says the popular kid doesn't always win: Why the quiet friend in the background often becomes more successful later in life- Parents who can't stop helping their grown children aren't simply devoted; they've built an identity around being needed, and it's the last wall standing between them and the question of who they are when nobody calls anymore
- Indian proverb of the day: 'Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes...' - A timeless lesson on why failure will always be part of true freedom
- SC issues notices to Centre on PIL seeking ban on employment of children in orchestras, spasThe Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, NCPCR, and NHRC regarding a PIL. The petition seeks a complete ban on employing childre...25 May, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
- Nepal weighs ‘Romeo-Juliet’ clause in rape law to shield consensual teenage couples, sparks concernNepal is considering a "Romeo-Juliet Clause" to differentiate consensual teenage relationships from rape. The proposed amendment would exem...20 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Anne Frank: I don't think of all the misery, but of the...'—Inspiring quotes by the Jewish victim of the Holocaust whose diary captured the horrors of Nazi persecutionAnne Frank's powerful words offer hope even in dark times. Hiding from Nazis, she focused on the beauty that remained. Her diary, published...14 May, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- Thought of the day by Emma Watson: ‘I don't want other people to decide who I am. I want…’ Lessons by Harry Potter’s Hermoine on choosing your own voice and defining identityThought of the day: Emma Watson’s thought is not just a statement of independence but a call to action. It invites individuals to take owne...10 May, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- Neanderthal babies may have grown at surprisingly rapid speeds compared with modern humansScientists unearthed a Neanderthal infant, Amud 7, in Israel. Its bones and brain were larger than expected for its age. This suggests Nean...08 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
- Irish regulator to probe Facebook, Instagram over alleged user profilingIreland's media regulator on Tuesday said it has opened a probe into Meta over its recommender system that promotes content on its social m...06 May, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
- Quote of the day from American author Margaret Mead: ‘Children must be taught how to think, not what to think’.Cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead's legacy emphasizes teaching children to think critically, not what to think. Her research in Samoa a...03 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
- More, the merrier: Women in policymaking drive better social outcomes, economic gains, NCAER study showsThe ongoing parliamentary session addressing the 33% Women's Reservation Act underscores its profound economic and social advantages. Studi...19 Apr, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
- Bring down age of consent from 18 to 16 yrs, SC toldThe Supreme Court faces a plea to lower the age of consent. Advocate Indira Jaising argues current laws criminalize adolescent relationship...24 Jul, 2025, 04.43 PM IST
- Be understanding towards young loveThe Supreme Court urges the Government of India to rethink the Pocso Act's application to consensual adolescent relationships. The court su...25 May, 2025, 10.38 PM IST
- The more time kids spend on phones, the worse their mental health... but bans in schools alone won’t help: ExpertVictoria Goodyear's studies examine the impact of smartphone use and school policies on adolescent well-being. Findings suggest school phon...05 Apr, 2025, 10.55 PM IST
- SC overturns HC's controversial ruling which advised girls to control sexual urges, restores conviction in rape caseThe Supreme Court set aside a 2023 Calcutta High Court decision which acquitted a man accused of raping a minor and controversially advised...20 Aug, 2024, 11.38 AM IST
- Cal HC's "control sexual urges" advice to girls: SC to hear suo motu writ petition, WB's appeal on May 2The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for May 2 regarding a controversial Calcutta High Court ruling advising adolescent girls to "cont...23 Feb, 2024, 04.39 PM IST
- High time our country, Parliament take note of happenings across globe, says Bombay HC on sexual relationship consent age for adolescentsIndia's Bombay High Court has suggested that the country's parliament should consider reducing the age of consent for adolescents to enter ...13 Jul, 2023, 01.43 PM IST
- View: A case for investing in adolescentsThe fallout of the pandemic for adolescents amplifies the urgency. The time is running out for India to act on this front. There is simply ...04 Dec, 2020, 02.13 PM IST
- At 47 million, India has the most adolescent school dropoutsGlobally , about 263 million children and adolescents are out of school, which is equivalent to about a quarter of the population of Europe.15 Jul, 2016, 12.08 PM IST
- 'Urja' kits for adolescents soon to make them nutrition wiseThe kit, which will be brought out in next two months and circulated in schools across India will contain information for children of Class...17 Sep, 2014, 12.40 PM IST
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