During this pandemic, gaming disorder is quickly growing with the increased use of Internet devices among children and adults. Gaming addictions cause physical, social and emotional damages, impairing sleep, appetites, careers and social lives and its dangers go beyond the monetary motivations of online gambling.
Education in India Has Plunged into a Crisis. Just Reopening Schools Isn’t Enough.
A recent survey in 16 states and union territories suggests has revealed that there has been a catastrophic slide in literacy among children from poor and marginalised sections. However, there seems to be no plan to help them.
Schools can reopen in phases: ICMR
Experts suggest that children aged 12 and above be prioritised for vaccination over those younger
Coronavirus | Schools to reopen in Tamil Nadu for classes 1 to 8 on November 1
Decision is based on inputs from experts, says Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
Maharashtra announces reopening of schools from October 4
Comprehensive SOPs provided for the safety of students, says Health Minister
Back to school: lessons from around the world
As India joins 100+ countries worldwide where children are attending in-person school, we look at some global best practices
Parents want schools to reopen for younger kids in Karnataka
With Kerala announcing that classes from grade 1 and above will reopen from November 1, parents are hoping schools in Karnataka will follow suit. Parents feel it is important for younger children to return to campuses and interact with friends and teachers. With schools functioning from home for more than…
Pfizer Covid Shot Safely Bolsters Antibodies in Younger Kids
Pfizer Inc. and partner BioNTech SE said their Covid-19 vaccine was safe and produced strong antibody responses in children ages 5 to 11 in a large-scale trial, findings that could pave the way to begin vaccinating grade-school kids within months.
Top 10 Covid updates: Kerala to reopen schools, including for Classes 1 to 7, from November 1
A look at the biggest coronavirus developments of the day.