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Why are reading habits among Indian students declining?

On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Abhay Kumar, a teacher, writes about his experience in academics and the declining habit of reading among students

POCSO FIR cannot be quashed if survivor wants to compromise: Delhi HC

The accused sought quashing of FIR against him as the complainant reached a compromise with him after attaining majority

Madhya Pradesh: Rape survivor tied, paraded with accused, as crowds chanted ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ 

Six persons, including the rape accused, have now been arrested and charged under various sections of IPC, and POSCO Act

Gujarat: 16-year-old girl stabbed 32 times for refusing man’s marriage proposal

Congress working president Hardik Patel and NCP leader Reshma Patel questioned the law and order situation in the state

Over 42,000 schools lack drinking water facilities: Centre in RS

The Centre also informed the Rajya Sabha that around 15,000 government schools don’t have toilets

Over 20 percent children stunted, 35 percent underweight between 2016-2018: Centre to RS

The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey further states that 24.1% children in the age group of 10-19 years are underweight

UP man arrested for assaulting Muslim boy for entering temple to drink water

The video was shared widely on social media and was brought to the cognisance on Ghaziabad police through Twitter

Stop showing “Bombay Begums” for depicting minors inappropriately:  NCPCR to Netflix 

The Child rights Commission said that it received two complaints on Twitter about the allegedly offensive depiction in the show

Fund crunch to delay adding breakfast under Mid-Day Meal scheme

In August last year, the Centre had approved National Education Policy’s provide breakfast in addition to lunch in government schools.

375 million Indian children to suffer after-effects of Covid-19 pandemic: State of India’s Environment 2021 report

The annual publication by CSE, comprising a 442-page report of news, views and analysis received a huge positive response from journalists and activists for its thorough information.

Allahabad HC seeks response from UP Gov’t over Anganwadi Project implementation

The plea submitted before the court states that the State Angadwadis do not have adequate means to provide nutritious food to children

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Why are reading habits among Indian students declining?

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