No justification now for keeping schools closed in view of COVID-19: World Bank Education DirectorSaavedra, whose team has been tracking the impact of COVID-19 on the education sector, says there is no evidence that reopening schools has...
16 Jan, 2022, 03.29 PM IST
Moderna COVID-19 shot could start being used in children, teens 'within weeks,' CEO saysModerna plans to apply for separate U.S. regulatory clearance in children ages 6 through 11 "very soon," Bancel said, adding that he is hop...
27 Oct, 2021, 11.18 PM IST
How to prepare your kid for a Covid infection at schoolHere are six ways to help kids deal with whatever feelings may come up in the event that an exposure notification arrives.
24 Oct, 2021, 10.01 AM IST
UK approves vaccines for 12-15s, aims to avoid lockdownsEarlier in September, Britain's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunization said vaccines should be given to 12- to 15-year-olds with u...
13 Sep, 2021, 11.44 PM IST
Pandemic not over yet, Maharashtra Chief Minister Thackeray reminds peopleExperts had voiced concern that a third wave might affect children the most, therefore his government set up a pediatric COVID-19 task forc...
21 Aug, 2021, 05.16 PM IST
Delhi has emerged as model of governance in country, says KejriwalIn his Independence Day address at the Delhi Secretariat, Kejriwal paid homage to freedom fighters as well as to doctors, nurses and parame...
15 Aug, 2021, 01.13 PM IST
No consensus yet on COVID vaccine passport issue at WHO level: GovernmentTalking about vaccine wastage, Agarwal said Covishield vaccine wastage reduced from 8 percent on March 1 to one percent now while Covaxin w...
22 May, 2021, 07.27 PM IST
How parents can help kids navigate mental health implications of contracting Covid-19Talk to children about Covid in age-appropriate and non-stigmatising language, say psychologists.
09 May, 2021, 11.46 AM IST
Germany plans to extend lockdown until March 14: Draft documentThe number of new daily infections in Germany has been falling, leading some regional leaders to push for a timetable to ease the lockdown,...
10 Feb, 2021, 03.15 PM IST
Sporting legends back Sports Ministry's Fit India MovementMilkha, Bhutia, Gopichand and top Indian woman cricketer Mithali Raj took part in the second edition of the Fit India Dialogue which was an...
27 Dec, 2020, 09.53 PM IST
Paulo Coelho's new book 'The Archer' aims to motivate readers to take risks, embrace the unexpectedCoelho has also come out with two illustrated tales for children that talk about empathy, faith, trust and hope in the time of the pandemic.
17 Nov, 2020, 07.13 PM IST
No school, no mid-day meals or ration; COVID-19 deals double blow to kids in KarnatakaThe mid-day meal programme fed about 56 lakh children in government and aided schools everyday, but the meals were gone with the lockdown t...
16 Oct, 2020, 10.17 AM IST
Lockdown to get easier for children with Sudha Murty's first-ever audio bookMurty's book in audio format, 'How the Onion Got Its Layers', will be released on World Book Day.
20 Apr, 2020, 01.33 PM IST
Empathy & faith in the time of corona: Paulo Coelho writes 2 illustrated tales for childrenThe books will be available online on his website.
18 Apr, 2020, 07.35 PM IST
Joining the Covid-19 fight: Oprah Winfrey donates $10 million for coronavirus reliefPart of the money will go towards America's Food Fund.
03 Apr, 2020, 12.04 PM IST
Don't sound anxious, indulge in life skills: How to ensure kids feel loved, supported during this timeBeing confined to your home can be very constricting, especially for children.
01 Apr, 2020, 04.00 PM IST
Rosie O'Donnell raises money, Amazon makes kids' shows free: How entertainment industry is coping with corona outbreakFinding positivity in dark times.
24 Mar, 2020, 10.06 AM IST