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Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth (Photo: Pixabay)

Proper food choices near schools are important for health of teeth

Study concludes school food environments play a leading role in the appearance of cavities in kids aged eight to 10.

25 Oct 2017 8:47 AM IST

Less schooling can translate into fewer job opportunities and lower pay over a lifetime. (Photo: Pixabay)

OCD linked to educational underachievement

OCD sufferers also need to cope with the social consequences of their symptoms, which they may perceive as embarrassing.

28 Nov 2017 7:34 PM IST

Inclusive mainstream education settings may inadvertently accentuate the sense of being different in a negative way to classmates. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regular schooling may inadvertently harm autistic kids

Study finds tendency of children with condition to internalise negative attitudes of others leads to sense of being...

27 Nov 2017 8:43 AM IST

The youngster, Michael Komape lost his life after he fell into a hole in the ground filled with human waste at Mahlodumela School near Polokwane, South Africa. (Photo: Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Boy drowns in school toilet in Africa

Horrific mum arrives to find arm of five-year-old reaching out from sewage pit.

15 Nov 2017 3:12 PM IST

A file picture of school students.

Parents feel schools unsafe, opt for homeschool

Different forums & organisations are conducting seminars and workshops in the city for parents who are interesting in...

12 Nov 2017 2:12 AM IST

The implication is that the higher the number of girls in the school, the more productive the learning environment. (Photo: Pixabay)

The more girls in class, the better is boys' performance

With reading an essential skill which can influence performance in other subject areas.

11 Nov 2017 4:18 PM IST

The district administration has now decided to honour and support Nayaks efforts by paying him under the MGNREGS scheme.

Odisha man moves mountains to send children to school

Much like Bihar's 'mountain man' Dasrath Manjhi, Nayak has carved out an 8-km-long stretch through hillocks in two...

12 Jan 2018 11:12 AM IST

Students of Number 26 Jaibai School.

Madhya Pradesh kids de-stress by saying sorry, thank you'

Schools started this mechanism devised by state govt.

6 Jan 2018 12:58 AM IST

Physical activity has positive effects on childrens health, from decreased rates of obesity to improving overall well-being. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pre-school physical activity good for children's betterment

Findings from the study will appear in the April issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

12 Feb 2018 3:54 PM IST

A group of around 20 parents convened on the schools campus and demanded an explanation from the principal. (Photo: Facebook/ Jocelyn Morffi )

Lesbian teacher sacked from Catholic school for marrying girlfriend

A letter was sent from the school to parents, but failed to go into detail as to why Morffi was fired.

12 Feb 2018 12:44 PM IST

The course is completely voluntary. (Representative Photo/Pixabay)

Here's why schools are teaching pupils about porn

More than a dozen schools are now teaching their children about porn in a 5-week course.

12 Feb 2018 10:57 AM IST

The childrens bone density increased by a whole 45 per cent.

Ball games may boost bone health in school kids, says study

Research showed intense exercise at school clear positive effects on bone density, muscular strength and balance in...

10 Feb 2018 9:09 AM IST