Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 24: Commemorating the 120th birth anniversary of Rotary, the Rotary International district 3234 in association with Queen Mary's College organized a 'Peace Walk' against drugs with 'Say No to Drugs' campaign, on February 23, 2025. Over 2700 participants
In a POCSO case, the Delhi High Court emphasized that while the legal age of consent is crucial for protecting minors, adolescents should be permitted to express their feelings and engage in relationships without the fear of criminalization.
Under the 15th Finance Commission, to address the challenge of malnutrition, various components like Anganwadi services, Poshan Abhiyaan and Scheme for Adolescent girls (of 14-18 years in Aspirational Districts and North-Eastern region) have been subsumed under the umbrella Mission Saksham A
A national roadmap for child and adolescent road safety in India, released on Tuesday by UNICEF in collaboration with the WHO Collaborating Centre for Injury Prevention and Safety at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 31: The pursuit of understanding the human mind has never been more critical. With the rise in mental health awareness and the increasing role of psychology in industries, the demand for skilled professionals in psychology is soaring. JAIN (Deemed-to-b
Venezuela's Supreme Court has imposed a 10 million dollar fine on TikTok, accusing the popular video-sharing platform of negligence about deadly viral challenges that allegedly led to the deaths of three adolescents due to chemical intoxication, according to a report by Voice of America.<
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) successfully organised the National Adolescent Summit 2024 on December 20-21 at the National Bal Bhawan, New Delhi. Themed "Life Skills, Mental Health, Safety, and Well-being," the two-day event brought together over 850 participants from India
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18: Ujaas, an initiative by the Aditya Birla Education Trust, marks its third anniversary with the launch of the campaign Parivarthan Yodha. Through this initiative, Ujaas celebrates and empowers warriors of change--individuals who transform menstrual h
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 11: The BMW Group and UNICEF today announced their partnership in India, aiming to transform the educational landscape for 100,000 children in four states with a focus on foundational learning and STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills f
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], November 8: As the global medical community observes World Spine Day 2024 under the theme "Support Your Spine," healthcare professionals are sounding the alarm on the rising incidence of spinal disorders among adolescents, driven largely by increased digital de
Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, announced the launch of a New Health Seva Plan that prioritises essential screenings and treatments for children, adolescent girls and women.
As a part of the New Health Seva Plan, Nita Ambani has pledged free screening and treatment for congenital heart diseases among 50,000 children, free screening and treatment of breast and cervical cancer among 50,000 women and free cervical cancer vaccination for 10,000 adolescent girls t