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Opinion: Where Pariksha Pe Charcha misses the mark
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (531+ words) The push for evidence-driven compliance risks sidelining teachers" natural counselling roles and raises deeper questions about trust in educators and the true purpose of education By Chada Rekha Rao Students are encouraged to talk, share, and express fear and anxiety....
20 students fall ill after consuming stale dinner in Mancherial
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (309+ words) Around 20 students fell ill after consuming allegedly contaminated food at a government-run Scheduled Caste hostel in Bellampalli on Friday night. Two students are critical. Parents and leaders blamed negligence and demanded strict action, citing similar past incidents in the State....
Pariksha Pe Charcha: PM Modi calls on youth to work for developed India
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (408+ words) Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged students to contribute towards building a developed India during Pariksha Pe Charcha. Linking personal responsibility with national goals, he stressed self-reliance, cleanliness and pride in Indian products, encouraging youth to shape the country's future New…...
Mass copying rocks Telangana inter practical exam; examiners debarred
1+ week, 1+ day ago (210+ words) Telangana Intermediate board has debarred 16 examiners and lab assistants from all future examinations after mass copying and malpractice were reported during intermediate practical exams in private and corporate junior colleges. Hyderabad: Mass copying and malpractice were reported during the intermediate…...
Economic Survey seeks ban on junk food ads during daytime
1+ week, 1+ day ago (484+ words) The Economic Survey 2025-26 has recommended a 17-hour ban on advertisements promoting ultra-processed food to curb rising childhood obesity. It also proposed higher taxes, stricter food labelling norms and regulatory measures to reduce consumption and protect public health Hyderabad: In a…...
Nearly 32 students fell ill after having lunch in a Govt. school in Khammam
1+ week, 6+ day ago (200+ words) Around 32 students of a Government Primary School in Khammam fell ill after consuming midday meals on Friday. They were rushed to hospital for treatment and are stable. Parents have demanded strict monitoring of food quality in schools Khammam: In yet…...
Students fall ill after midday meal at Sangareddy school
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (184+ words) Several students of a mandal parishad primary school at Venkatapur in Sangareddy district fell ill after consuming the midday meal on Thursday. At least 17 students were admitted to a government hospital, and an inquiry has been ordered into suspected food…...
Digital addiction fuelling mental health crisis among youth: Economic Survey
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (325+ words) Digital addiction is emerging as a major health challenge among children and youth, worsening mental health outcomes, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said. It flagged rising social media and gaming dependence and outlined measures to promote digital wellness and safer technology use....
Indian Psychiatric Society seeks substance abuse chapter in high school curriculum
2+ week, 1+ day ago (189+ words) The Indian Psychiatric Society has decided to urged the Centre to include a structured, age-appropriate chapter on substance abuse in Classes IX'XII, citing a worrying rise in early drug use among adolescents Hyderabad: The Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) during its…...
Next generation must take charge, says Nitin Gadkari
3+ week, 4+ day ago (274+ words) Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday called for the younger generation to take key responsibilities while the older generation steps aside. Speaking in Nagpur, he highlighted the role of Advantage Vidarbha expo in promoting regional industrial growth Nagpur: Union minister…...