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Task force to study digital addiction among children

3+ hour, 13+ min ago  (318+ words) Mumbai: Maharashtra Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar on Wednesday said that an expert task force has been constituted to study digital addiction among children and the report will be submitted before the next session of the state legislature. If the…...

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hindustantimes.com > opinion > the-smartphone-can-wait-childhood-cant-101772030413781.html

The smartphone can wait, childhood can’t

13+ hour, 13+ min ago  (300+ words) How did we get here " exhausting even the systems designed to control us? Recognising social media's hold over young minds, the Karnataka government is planning to ban smartphones for students under the age of 16 years; the Union IT minister and…...

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hindustantimes.com > education > features > how-effective-study-planning-supports-both-performance-and-mental-health-101772016236237.html

How effective study planning supports both performance and mental health

17+ hour, 6+ min ago  (339+ words) Effective study planning a vital role in enhancing academic performance while also protecting and promoting mental health in today's competitive educational environment. Students often face pressure to excel manage multiple subjects, participate in extracurricular activities and meet deadlines without a…...

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Father asks 2-year-old son to pick up chips he dropped on train floor, internet calls it ‘real parenting’

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (308+ words) A heartwarming video showing a father teaching his young son about responsibility and cleanliness during a train journey has struck a chord with social media users. Shared on Instagram by Deepak Samal, the clip captures a simple parenting moment that…...

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hindustantimes.com > lifestyle > health > do-you-really-need-blue-light-glasses-ophthalmologist-explains-what-actually-helps-your-eyes-101771667279549.html

Do you really need blue light glasses? Ophthalmologist explains what actually helps your eyes

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (187+ words) There's no simple yes-or-no answer, because according to Dr Shikari, most digital eye strain symptoms arise from prolonged screen use rather than blue light exposure itself. "Digital eye strain - marked by dryness, irritation, blurred vision, and headaches - is primarily the…...

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hindustantimes.com > education > news > odisha-minister-nityananda-gond-inspects-matric-exam-centres-in-bhubaneswar-reviews-arrangements-101771565467538.html

Odisha Minister Nityananda Gond inspects Matric exam centres in Bhubaneswar, reviews arrangements

5+ day, 22+ hour ago  (356+ words) Odisha's School and Mass Education Minister, Nityananda Gond, on Thursday inspected the metric exam centres, including Government High School Unit 1 in Bhubaneswar, ensuring smooth conduct of the Board of Secondary Education exams. He highlighted the strict measures in place, with…...

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hindustantimes.com > world-news > from-paris-to-new-delhi-the-push-to-ban-teens-from-social-media-is-going-global-101771485919147.html

From Paris to New Delhi, the Push to Ban Teens From Social Media Is Going Global

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (893+ words) PARIS'Moves to bar younger teens from social media across Europe and Asia are going, well'viral. What started as an isolated regulatory gamble by Australia last fall has spread to more than a dozen capitals, where leaders are seizing on issues…...

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hindustantimes.com > india-news > centre-weighs-social-media-curbs-for-under16s-101771387340376-amp.html

Centre weighs social media curbs for under-16s

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (276+ words) Certain accounts should be accessible but there are certain accounts which shouldn't. We have to think judiciously whether kids should have access or not (to these)," added the official who asked not to be named. According to this person, the…...

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hindustantimes.com > world-news > us-news > how-to-apply-for-usha-vance-s-bookmark-design-challenge-for-america-s-250th-heres-all-you-need-to-know-101771355655075.html

How to apply for Usha Vance’s ‘Bookmark Design Challenge’ for America’s 250th? Here's all you need to know

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (343+ words) Second Lady Usha Vance has announced a nationwide art competition titled the "Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America's 250th." The competition invites students from kindergarten through eighth grade to submit original, hand-drawn bookmark designs reflecting what America means to them. Vance said,…...

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hindustantimes.com > cities > chandigarh-news > chandigarh-tricky-maths-paper-leaves-students-anxious-101771352646086-amp.html

Chandigarh: ‘Tricky’ Maths paper leaves students anxious

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (285+ words) Class 10 board examinations began on Tuesday with an uneasy start as the Mathematics Basic paper surprised students and teachers with its level of difficulty. Intended as the less rigorous alternative to Mathematics Standard, the Basic paper was described as "tricky,…...