Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday’s So Positive, a children and family first initiative designed to acknowledge exam stress, has joined forces with Nick India to come up with new and exciting ways to tackle exam pressure. Rooted in Nick India’s ongoing Pressure Ko Bolo Bye campaign, the initiative encourages parents to actively ease exam pressure by recognizing each child’s unique strengths and learning style and by building confidence over comparison. The collaboration came to li…
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Islamabad, April 6 (IANS) Recent reports have indicated that Pakistan has 84,421 registered HIV/AIDS patients, with Punjab province recording the most number of cases, followed by Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and the Islamabad Capital Territory. Healthcare authorities in Pakistan must create a coherent and sustained plan to combat HIV, a report has cautioned. Transmission can occur through unsafe practices like barber services, dental procedures and related factors. According to the Wo…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, emphasised the importance of National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, under which India continues to nurture curiosity and holistic development with focus on foundational literacy and joyful learning, urging people to read an article penned by the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. “The first day of school is not just a beginning, but it is also a shared national responsibility among the students that needs to be embed…
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi, in a heartfelt post for his mother, recalled the darkest phase of life and his mother’s “magic” during that time, further revealing how he broke down and found strength in her presence. Sharing an emotional note on his social media account, the actor spoke about a time when he felt completely shattered. He also wrote about how, despite putting up a brave face for the world, he was internally struggling.Taking to his social media account, Vivek Ob…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) US lawmakers across party lines voiced growing alarm over the sweeping influence of social media platforms, warning that their impact on children, public discourse, and the flow of information has outpaced existing laws. At a Senate hearing marking 30 years of Section 230 on Wednesday (local time), senators repeatedly pointed to what they described as a digital ecosystem that is no longer functioning in the public interest.“All of us here agree that the digital publ…
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday indicated that the state government is seriously considering measures to restrict social media usage for children under 16. Speaking at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year 2026 (LMOTY) awards, he highlighted growing concerns over the impact of digital platforms on the younger generation.During an interactive session at the event, Fadnavis said social media is no longer just a tool for entertainment but has ev…
Los Angeles, March 10 (IANS) Grammy-winning singer Rihanna has reportedly hiked up her personal security after the gun attack on her home, which left her shaken. The 38-year-old singer was at home at her Beverly Hills mansion when it was struck by 10 shots with a woman named Ivanna Ortiz since arrested by police on suspicion of firing an assault rifle at the property.As per Page Six has now reported a source told the outlet “the singer is taking extra security precautions and has even reschedu…
Los Angeles, Feb 28 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner has talked about the challenges she’s faced while co-parenting her children with her former husband Ben Affleck and said the former couple has learned how to be “both parents”. The Hollywood actress married Ben in 2005 and they welcomed three kids Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, but they split after a decade of marriage in 2015.During an appearance on Bustle’s One Nightstand podcast, Jennifer explained: “When your kids grow up in tw…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) There is a debate blowing around reports that some states in India are mulling a ban on social media for children under 16 years of age, considering the effects it has on young minds. In Australia, a law has been created to protect young people from features that encourage spending too much time on screens and show content that can be harmful to overall health and well-being, according to the country’s Office For Youth, which adds, “Restricting access aims to protect…
Bengaluru, Feb 26 (IANS) Karnataka School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa said on Thursday that the state government is considering regulating or banning social media for children below the age of 16, with a final decision to be taken after consulting students, parents, and experts.Speaking to reporters after attending the National Science Day programme at the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru, the minister said the move is being explored in the interest of children’s we…