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'Don't only chase crowded markets': Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta urges students to rethink careers
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (490+ words) Edelweiss Mutual Fund Managing Director and CEO Radhika Gupta has called on placement cells and students to reconsider how careers in finance are viewed, arguing that campuses continue to favour a narrow set of roles despite growing demand in several…...
What is Fafo Parenting? Inside the controversial "tough love" trend sweeping social media
9+ hour, 48+ min ago (483+ words) What is Fafo Parenting? Unlike parenting styles that prioritize shielding children from negative feelings or negotiating compliance, Fafo parenting focuses on "tough love" and practical lessons. The core belief is that experiencing failure or discomfort is a more effective teacher…...
Child "scrolls reels" in sleep, viral clip sparks debate on kids' screen time
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (25+ words) Viral video of a sleeping girl scrolling on her phone sparks debate on childrens screen addiction, parenting choices and the impact of early digital exposure...
What's inside England's new screen-time rules for children under-5
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (382+ words) The UK government has released updated screen-time guidelines for young children in England, setting out stricter limits on digital exposure for those under five years of age. Announced on March 27, 2026, the guidance states that children below the age of two…...
Breaking: Age-rating framework for games under consideration, says Meit Y; rules clarify registration triggers and enforcement scope
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (522+ words) The remarks came alongside clarifications on India's new online gaming rules, which define when registration or regulatory determination becomes mandatory for gaming platforms. The new regulations, formally titled the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026, are designed to give…...
NYU MBA student responds to Nikhil Kamath's "idiot' remark, says higher education still matters
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (170+ words) Patel emphasised that certain industries, including consulting, private equity, venture capital and finance, require specific credentials and training that an MBA provides. She countered Kamath's view by saying that pursuing an MBA at 25 was not a sign of foolishness, asserting…...
Social media for kids: Regulation, restrictions and rising concerns worldwide
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (406+ words) Australia is the first country to implement a full under-16 social media ban in 2025, requiring age verification systems on platforms. This bold move aims to protect minors from mental health and addiction risks. It sets the global standard for future…...
BIS issues framework for age-rating of video and digital games in India
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (503+ words) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a new Indian Standard, IS 19690: 2026, that outlines a framework for age-rating and content descriptor labelling for video and digital games distributed in India. The standard seeks to establish a uniform classification system…...
'Maternity is not a career full stop': How one woman found her "boss" phase after 2 layoffs motherhood break
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (373+ words) A social media post by Dr Priya Porwal has drawn attention for highlighting how job losses and motherhood can reshape a career trajectory rather than bring it to a halt. In a post shared on Instagram, Porwal outlined how her…...
Centre weighs curbs on children's social media use, explores age-based restrictions amid rising concerns
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (510+ words) The Centre is moving closer to defining its position on whether children in India should face restrictions on social media access, as concerns around online safety and digital addiction gather pace. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meit Y) has…...