Children's Day

HP India's Ipsita Dasgupta on being a woman corporate leader, and more

Dasgupta tells Shivani Shinde why she believes there should be a PC in every child's hand, and why India is tougher on women than the US

Childhood high blood sugar is rising fast. Here's how to stop it early

Paediatric experts say childhood high blood sugar is driven more by lifestyle than genes, sharing early signs and simple daily habits families can use to prevent long-term glucose problems

How to talk to kids about food without creating guilt, fear or anxiety

Children's Day: With social media, school messages and family comments shaping their attitudes, doctors explain how positive language can help kids build a calm, confident and guilt-free relationship

Happy Children's Day 2025: Best wishes, messages and Chacha Nehru quotes

Here are the Happy Children's Day 2025 best wishes, messages, & quotes to celebrate this special day tomorrow, Nov 14. We've curated and listed some heartwarming greetings to share with loved ones

Recognising diabetes in kids early: What parents need to look out for

From increased thirst to sudden weight loss, early symptoms of diabetes in children can be easy to miss. Experts explain what to watch for and how parents can manage it.

Children's Day speeches: One, two and five-minute speeches in English

Children's Day is celebrated every year on November 14 to mark the birth anniversary of India's first PM Jawahar Lal Nehru. Check out some speeches and speech ideas for students

Happy Children's Day 2025: History, significance & all about November 14

Children's Day honours children and their teachers; programs are held at schools to celebrate, or books are given as gifts. 'For Every Child, Every Right' is the Children's Day 2025 theme

World Children's Day 2024: Wishes, quotes and messages to send your kids

World Children's Day is celebrated every year on November 20 to take steps towards children's welfare, protect vulnerable children and advocate children's rights for a better world for children

World Children's Day 2024: History, significance, theme, quotes and more

World Children's Day is celebrated every year on November 20 and this day is an opportunity to address children's voices and the issues they face

Studying abroad; collecting vinyl records: Top personal finance stories

This week we write about how to build a corpus for your children's foreign education and how LP records are back in the groove

Children's Day 2024: Top 10 movies to watch with your kids, check full list

Today, India is celebrating Children's Day 2024 and one of the best ways to celebrate this day is by watching inspiring and entertaining movies with your kids

Happy Children's Day 2024: Wishes, messages and inspiring quotes to share

Every year on November 14, the nation celebrates the anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's birth as Children's Day. The children used to call him "Chacha Nehru"

Children's Day 2024: Unique ways to make 14 Nov special for your kids

Children's Day, observed annually on November 14, honours the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister. So on this special day, make your child happy

Children need to be taught about dangers of 'virtual' world: Delhi HC

Teaching minors about good touch' and bad touch' is not enough in today's virtual world and children must be educated on the emerging concept of virtual touch' and its potential dangers, the Delhi High Court has said. This involves teaching them appropriate online behaviour, recognising warning signs of predatory behaviour and understanding the importance of privacy settings and online boundaries. This court is constrained to note that in today's virtual modern world where virtual space has also become a breeding ground of alleged virtual affections between teenagers, they are not equipped to deal with the potential dangers of human trafficking for prostitution and other side of crimes which exists in the virtual world, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said on Monday. The high court's observations came while dismissing a bail plea by a woman, Kamlesh Devi, accused of helping her son in sexually assaulting a minor girl after kidnapping her and forcing her into prostitution. The 16-year-

World Children's Day 2023: History, importance, celebration, wishes

World Children's Day is devoted to bringing issues to light about children's rights and working on providing them the much-needed assistance. The day is observed yearly on November 20

Kerala CM Vijayan calls for action to ensure safety of Palestinian children

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday emphasised the government's responsibility to protect the rights of children and called for concerted efforts to address the plight of Palestinian children affected in the ongoing conflict with Israel. In a Facebook post on the occasion of Children's Day commemorating the birthday of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, the chief minister underscored the dire situation faced by Palestinian children amid the war. He urged collective action to ensure their safety and facilitate their rehabilitation. Vijayan said that the availability of nutritious food, healthcare, and quality education are the inherent rights of every child born in the world. Safeguarding these rights is a fundamental responsibility of governments, he said. Highlighting the vision of the architects of the Constitution, including Nehru, the chief minister said that they envisioned an India where violence and exploitation against children would be ...

Children's Day 2023: History, importance, celebration, theme and more

Children's Day, also popular as 'Bal Diwas', is celebrated in India every year on November 14 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India

UNICEF to keep its digital platforms shut on World Children's Day

UNICEF Afghanistan has decided to close all its digital platforms on Saturday, in solidarity with Afghan children who are bearing the rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in the country.

Towering visionary who laid foundation of India: Rahul's tribute to Nehru

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid tributes to India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary, saying he was a towering visionary who laid the foundation of the country with values of brotherhood, egalitarianism and modern outlook. Born in 1889, the Congress stalwart remains India's longest serving prime minister. "Today, India celebrates the birth anniversary of its first PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru ji: a towering visionary who laid the foundation of our country with values of brotherhood, egalitarianism & modern outlook," Rahul Gandhi tweeted, lauding the contribution of his great grandfather. "Our endeavour must be to conserve these values," he said. Rahul Gandhi also offered floral tributes at Shanti Vana here on the 131st birth anniversary of Nehru.

For thousands in childcare homes, turning 18 is a nightmare. Here's why

Almost half of such young adults fail to find paid work, according to a new study, Beyond 18: Leaving Child Care Institutions - A Study of Aftercare Practices in Five States of India', released in Aug