KIDS WITH COVID
Mom & pop stores vs new kids: India's ubiquitous kirana stores have a new rival
Tech-enabled players running self-service outlets like Frendy, SuperK, and Kirana King are challenging traditional kirana stores post-Covid. These modern trade stores have digital apps for orders and sourcing, contributing 4% to FMCG sales and up to 10% in premium categories.
KidZania to set up more theme parks across India
Imagination Edutainment India, backed by Shah Rukh Khan, is planning to expand KidZania indoor theme parks in top Indian cities. The company recently launched 'KidZania Neighborhood' for toddlers aged 1-6. KidZania operates in Mumbai and Delhi and is in talks for a Bengaluru location. Brands partner with KidZania for immersive experiences.
A realistic way to protect kids from social media? Find a middle ground
Ahmed Othman, a teenager from Massachusetts, avoids TikTok and credits his parents, computer scientists, for teaching him about social media's impact on mental health. He is among the minority of teens not on TikTok, as per Pew Research Center data.
In a growing economy, new defensive sectors tend to emerge: 5 tiles and ceramic and home makers stocks with upside potential of up to 41%
Many times the word, defensive stocks is used on the street. Most of the time it is FMCG, pharma and others which are referred to as defensive stocks. The reason being that the demand for these companies is steady and is not impacted much even when there is any slowdown in an economy. The question is in an economy which is growing faster and new areas of consumption are coming up every second day, where the demand from being seasonal and cyclical has reached a stage where in all economic conditions it stays above single digit, shouldn't those also be considered as defensive and valued accordingly. Probably the Indian economy has reached a stage where the demand for tiles, ceramic and home building products, ex-cement has reached a level where in worst cases it will not go below a point.
Don't have children of my own, working for future of your kids: PM Modi at Etawah rally
PM criticized SP and Congress for dynastic politics, emphasizing a future-focused approach. He contrasted their motives with his inclusive vision for India, aiming to break the royal family tradition and empower all citizens.
PM Modi advises parents not to create exam pressure on kids
During the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024 event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised parents not to create competition between siblings, avoid lecturing them about studies, establish a no-gadget zone at home, prohibit mobile phone usage at the dining table, and refrain from turning their children's report cards into a status symbol. He emphasized the importance of creating a conducive environment for children to thrive and not pressuring them excessively. The event aims to provide guidance and motivation to students and teachers before exams.
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Rising cases of a rare disease that causes paralysis in kids alarm doctors in Kolkata
GB syndrome, a condition characterized by nerve damage, has been reported in an unusually high number of cases in children's hospitals in the past six weeks. Typically, these hospitals see only one or two cases of GB syndrome in a month. Without proper medical treatment, GB syndrome can quickly deteriorate and even prove fatal.
China hit with mysterious outbreak as hospitals teem with sick kids; 7 ways to protect your child from viral infection when season changes
The World Health Organization (WHO) has now asked Chinese authorities to provide more transparency into the outbreak with in-depth data.
The more, the merrier: More kids were breastfed by their mothers during the pandemic
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby's life. But the UK has had the lowest breastfeeding rates globally.
SRK-backed KidZania lines up $50 m for theme parks in key cities
Imagination Edutainment India, the company behind KidZania theme parks, is planning to invest $50 million to launch five new parks in cities including Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Pune, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The company currently operates two KidZania parks in Mumbai and Delhi and is open to partnering with strategic partners for expansion.
KidZania celebrates 10 years in India, to add 7-8 new centres in next decade
"We see huge opportunities in India and expect to open 7-8 theme parks in the next 8-10 years," KidZania India Founder and Promoter Paras Chandaria told.
Gamification of Education: How kids can learn through games
The global market for game-based learning is expected to reach a revenue of $29.7 billion by the end of 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.9%. This highlights the increasing importance of gamification in education, as students demand more interactive forms of instruction. Gamification offers benefits such as fun and interactive learning, enhanced memory retention, real-world exposure, and better subject understanding.
'Omicron sub-variant is increasing conjunctivitis risks in kids'
"Viral conjunctivitis sometimes occurs in epidemics and the XBB.1.16 variant is one of the Coronaviruses which is prominent these days in the community circulation," said Dr. Arvind Taneja, chief advisor, paediatrics infectious diseases, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket. A new study led by Dr Vipin M Vasishtha, member of WHO's Vaccine Safety Net showed presence of itchy, non-purulent conjunctivitis with mucoid discharge and stickiness of eyelids in 42.8% of positive infants.
How to prevent eye strain in kids: Expert advice from Dr. Umang Mathur, CEO of Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital
LG Electronics India believes in this, and their CSR initiative ‘Karein Roshni’- Light For Every Sight is an initiative in this direction. The programme supports 8700 cataract eye surgeries across India through 5 charitable hospitals
Could the common cold give children immunity against COVID? Our research offers clues
A recent study has found that memory T cells generated by common colds in children are thought to offer existing immunity to COVID-19, which could explain why children are less likely to experience severe illness from the virus. The study analysed blood samples from children and adults, identifying SARS-CoV-2 cross-reactive T cells that were especially potent in early life, declining in strength as individuals age.
XBB.1.16 variant 'new kid on the block', could be driving recent rise in Covid cases: Dr Randeep Guleria
New variants will keep coming as the virus keeps on mutating over the time and the XBB 1.16 is sort of a "new kid on the block", Guleria said an interview. "... As long as they don't lead to severe illness, hospitalisation and deaths, it is alright because it helps in giving some degree of immunity to the population if they have mild illness," the renowned pulmonologist, who was part of the national Covid task force, said.
How to protect kids from H3N2 virus?
Doctors have reported a disturbing rise in H3N2 cases among children, especially those below the age of 5 years. According to media reports, infants and preschoolers have also been admitted in ICUs in Delhi and Pune. Classic symptoms of H3N2 infection include cough, cold, body ache, diarrhoea, vomiting and fever.
Want to encourage your kids to be avid readers? Sudha Murty has the answer
Parents should encourage kids to find solace in books, not gadgets, says Murty.
Meet the 'moonlighting lecturer' who works as a railway porter to help poor kids
According to a Times of India report, the 31-year-old Patro has also established a coaching center to teach underprivileged students, where he teaches Hindi and Odia, and also hired other teachers as well.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID shot 73.2% effective in kids under 5
Pfizer and BioNTech's vaccine was authorized for children under 5 years of age in June, based on data that showed the vaccine generated a similar immune response to those seen in older age groups. An early analysis based on 10 symptomatic COVID-19 cases in the study had suggested a vaccine efficacy of 80.3% in this group.
'Covid Infection can Cause Neurological, Psychiatric Issues'
The study found that contrary to the notion that the Omicron variant is mild, Omicron is associated with similar neurological and psychiatric risks as Delta that the World Health Organization (WHO) had declared a variant of concern.
Around 25 mn kids around the world missed routine vaccinations because of Covid pandemic
Data showed the vast majority of the children who failed to get immunized were living in developing countries.
'Kids may experience effects of long Covid for two months'
Published in the Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, the study found that the most commonly reported symptoms among children 0-3 years old were mood swings, rashes and stomach aches. Among the 4-11 years old, the most commonly reported symptoms were mood swings, trouble remembering or concentrating and rashes, and among 12-14 years old, fatigue, mood swings and trouble remembering or concentrating.
Childhood anxiety can affect your kid's life. Here is how to identify and address it early
Anxiety can have adverse effects on child development, even if a child's anxiety levels fall below what clinicians would consider an anxiety disorder.
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