Chris Brown meets domestic violence victims
September 13th, 2012 - 9:35 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 13 (IANS) Singer Chris Brown has met parents and children affected by domestic violence during an event he co-hosted with the NGO Jenesse Center."It's in my ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Toys ‘R’ Us to launch Tabeo tablet for kids
September 10th, 2012 - 10:28 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Sept 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) End of the times when the tablet was primarily marketed to adult professionals, business population or to anybody but kids. The leading retailer of toys and ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Karan performed ‘puja’ to avoid mishaps on ‘SOT’ sets
September 4th, 2012 - 4:06 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar reveals that after a few mishaps on the sets of "Student of The Year," the production unit decided to perform a small ... Read more...
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Asthmatic children more likely to be bullied
September 3rd, 2012 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 3 (IANS) British scientists have uncovered several factors, which include physical inactivity and sadness that could explain why children with asthma or any chronic medical condition are more ... Read more...
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Women exposed to PFCs have obese babies
September 2nd, 2012 - 4:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 2 (IANS) Pregnant women who are exposed to common environmental chemicals, especially polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFCs), have smaller babies at birth but larger at 20 months, according to an ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Parents can spur kids’ activity by example
August 1st, 2012 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) Parents concerned about their kids' lazy ways can spur them into greater activity by setting an example themselves, according to research at National Jewish Health.Kristen Holm, ... Read more...
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Parental work stress hits healthy eating
June 24th, 2012 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 24 (IANS) During an economic downslide, with fewer jobs, people end up working harder and sacrificing more to stay employed, which hits their own and their family's nutrition, ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Single test for engineering courses from 2013
May 28th, 2012 - 11:21 pm ICT by IANS
A meeting of the Joint Councils of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other central educational institutions approved the conduct ... Read more...
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Babies fed on demand have higher IQ
March 19th, 2012 - 12:25 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 19 (IANS) Children who are fed when they need it are more likely to grow up having a higher IQ and perform better at school than those fed ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Air India pilots threaten indefinite strike
March 7th, 2012 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Upset over non-payment of salaries and other allowances for four months, Air India pilots have again threatened to go on strike from April 1, a union ... Read more...
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Send back children, BJP and CPI-M tell Norway (Lead)
February 27th, 2012 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Monday joined hands to demand that the Norwegian government send back the ... Read more...
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Exam time: Dial a helpline to overcome stress
February 6th, 2012 - 1:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) It's that time of the year when tension runs high, anxiety grips the minds of parents and students who are concerned about just one thing ... Read more...
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Can early childhood experiences be recalled?
January 1st, 2012 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 1 (IANS) Can adults recall events they experienced before they were three or four years old - a phenomenon called childhood amnesia. A new study has found that ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Uttar Pradesh shivers as mercury plummets
December 19th, 2011 - 10:05 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Dec 19 (IANS) With the day temperature dipping by as much as 10 degrees Celsius to this winter's lowest, large parts of Uttar Pradesh were in the grip of ... Read more...
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British men dream of ex-s, women of parents and kids
December 8th, 2011 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 8 (IANS) It seems suspecting wives are not always wrong while taking a bit 'too much' interest in their husbands' mood and longings. For a British study has ... Read more...
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Financial woes upset parent-child bond
December 8th, 2011 - 5:30 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) Individuals upset by financial problems may feel a disconnect with their children, affecting the kids in negative ways."The study serves as a reminder that children's behaviours ... Read more...
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Lot to be done to address malnutrition: Aamir Khan
November 30th, 2011 - 10:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan Wednesday said the issue of malnutrition is "foremost" to him and that there is a lot be done to tackle ... Read more...
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No bikini beautiful on billboards in Britain any more
October 11th, 2011 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 10 (IANS) Billboards plastered with racy images of scantily-clad models may soon be banned in Britain to prevent sexualisation of children.Sexually explicit images of women will be removed ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Babies should exercise daily to prevent adulthood obesity
July 12th, 2011 - 9:46 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, July 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The British government says no one, even babies, should be spared from exercising daily. The warning was contained in the first-ever advice on exercise for the country’s ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
A love of reading ensures flying start at school
July 3rd, 2011 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 3 (IANS) Parents who foster a love of reading in their children early on are ensuring they get off to a flying start at school, a research claims.
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No sensationalism or vulgarity in ‘Mai Ka Laal’: Jaaved Jaaffery
June 10th, 2011 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) "Mai ka Laal" is a family show, says actor-comedian Jaaved Jaaffery, adding that the show will be dignified in contrast to some of the reality ... Read more...
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‘Chillar Party’ profits for charity: Salman Khan
May 20th, 2011 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Actor Salman Khan, who has donned the producer's hat with children's film "Chillar Party", has said that the profits from the movie will go to ... Read more...
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Kids having their own savings a/c 6 times likelier to attend college
May 2nd, 2011 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Three studies have found that among youth who expected to graduate from a four-year college, those with a savings account in their name were approximately six times more ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Depression dogs women after miscarriage
March 4th, 2011 - 1:10 am ICT by IANS
Washington, March 3 (IANS) Depression and anxiety can dog many women after a miscarriage for years, even after they successfully give birth to a healthy child."The birth of a healthy ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Depression after miscarriage can continue after healthy birth
March 3rd, 2011 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 3 (ANI): A new study has found that women who experience depression and anxiety after a miscarriage can continue to experience these symptoms even if they subsequently go on to ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Asthma management programs benefit preschoolers: Study
February 26th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): Asthma management programs, developed for parents of preschool children diagnosed with asthma, have huge benefits, shows a study.The Asthma Basics for Children (ABC) program, established by Columbia University's ... Read more...
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Women forgive more readily than men
February 20th, 2011 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 20 (IANS) Parents forgive more than children, while women forgive more readily than men, says a new study.
"This study . . . shows us what reasons people have for ... Read more...
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Junk food diet in early childhood may lower IQ
February 8th, 2011 - 12:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): Children fed chips, pizza and other junk foods are likely to have lower IQs, says a new research.Researchers said that a diet, high in fats, sugars, and processed ... Read more...
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Kids warned over Facebook modelling scam
January 22nd, 2011 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 22 (ANI): Police in UK have warned parents and children of a Facebook scam involving fake modelling agencies that encourage kids to pose in underwear.Leicestershire Police said the scam, ... Read more...
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Nursery admissions: Schools make parents dance to their tunes
January 6th, 2011 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The nursery admission process in Delhi schools is proving to be confusing and chaotic for some parents, who have blamed a few institutions of ignoring the government's ... Read more...
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Controlling adipose tissue key to tackling obesity: study
December 30th, 2010 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 30 (ANI): A thesis by biologist Aline Jelenkovic from University of the Basque Country found that apart from BMI, the amount of adipose tissue should also be considered in the ... Read more...
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Condom cell phone charms become a rage among Chinese teens
December 28th, 2010 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 28 (ANI): High school students in the Nanning region of China have been carrying sexy cell phone charms - individually wrapped condoms.According to China Hush, the charms are ... Read more...
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Parents await Delhi’s new nursery admission system
December 14th, 2010 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The Delhi government's decision to balance both the point and lottery systems in the new nursery admission guidelines that are likely to be announced Wednesday, has drawn ... Read more...
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Nurture, not nature, influences aggression in kids
December 2nd, 2010 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Dec 2 (ANI): A new study has found that nurture rather than nature influences aggression in children.The study compares genetically related and genetically unrelated children born to parents using in-vitro fertilisation ... Read more...
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CPI-M wants Kerala assembly polls in April
November 29th, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 29 (IANS) The ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Monday informed the visiting Deputy Election Commissioner Alok Shukla that it wanted the forthcoming Kerala assembly elections to be held ... Read more...
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