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Chacha and his Children: Celebrating Jawaharlal Nehru on his 133rd birth anniversary
While leaders across the political spectrum paid tributes to India's first prime minister, the children in schools dressed up as 'Chacha Nehru' to mark Bal Diwas
Health
This children's day, let us limit video gaming in youngsters
Experts warn that spending too much time playing video games can lead to social isolation, sleep deprivation, heart issues, and poor grades at school. According to the CDC, children need to engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity every day
The Baalak Cart: Looking at children's films in India
Amole Gupte has constantly been working with children in real and reel life. His son Partho won the richly-deserved National award for his incredibly sensitive performance in Stanley Ka Dabba, the film that saw the profound link between human bonding and food before The Lunchbox.
Three movies which spell out childhood joys like nothing else
This Children’s Day, we’ll look at movies which explore the ‘lost joys’ of childhood.
Children's Day 2022: When patriotic Chambal dacoits donated money to Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru himself got down from the jeep, walked over to the leader of the dacoits and revealed his true identity. The entire group of dacoits was stunned into silence
Children’s Day 2022: 5 fancy dress ideas for the occasion
Is your child a fan of the wizarding world? Then you can even try to create Mr.Potter’s look
Happy Children’s Day 2022: Wishes, messages and quotes to share with your loved ones
Children’s Day commemorates the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister - Jawaharlal Nehru. He was fond of kids and that is why children called him Chacha Nehru
Children’s Day 2022: Why occasion is celebrated on Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth anniversary
Nehru was very fond of children and used to be called 'Chacha Nehru' by them
Children’s Day 2022: Try these healthy yet tasty recipes and surprise your kid
Make this recipe of veggie dogs with carrots to make them healthy. They are an amazing alternative to an otherwise unhealthy snack
Children's Day 2021: Messages and greetings to share on Jawaharlal Nehru's birth anniversary
On the occasion of Children's Day, here are a few messages and greetings to share with your family and friends:
Children's Day 2021: Here's all you need to know about how and why the day is celebrated on 14 November in India
India began celebrating Children’s Day on 14 November only after Nehru's death in 1964
Children's Day 2020: Why does India observe event on 14 Nov, six days before rest of the world
Children’s Day in India was officially celebrated on the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru after the first prime minister's death in 1964. Until then, India also celebrated the day on 20 Nov, which is the UN-designated event
Parents slam NGO Prayas for exposing school children to toxic air as Delhi's AQI remains in 'severe' category
An outdoor activity organised in Delhi on Children’s Day by NGO Prayas on Thursday has attracted severe criticism on social media for exposing kids to severe air pollution
'I kept thinking I'd be killed': On Children's Day, a 16-year-old from Kashmir recalls solitary confinement in aftermath of Article 370 abrogation
G was among the 144 minors detained by authorities after the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
Xiaomi donates over 18,000 kg of notebooks to kids and sets new world record, also creates world's largest mosaic
The notebooks are made from recycled paper and weigh in at over 18,000 kg.
Children's Day 2019: Here is how to download and send themed WhatsApp stickers
Children's day themed WhatsApp sticker can be downloaded from the Play store. Here is how you can send them.
Children's Day 2019: Google reveals India's national doodle contest winner on Children's Day
The day is celebrated on Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday to commemorate his love and devotion to children, their education and development.
Children's Day 2019: In memory of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India celebrates Bal Diwas on 14 November
Children's Day 2019: Every year, on 14 November India pays tribute to the first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru by celebrating his birth anniversary on Children’s Day
Health
Children’s Day 2019: India can break the vicious cycle of malnutrition
The face of malnutrition today is complex. More children are surviving birth and early childhood but most are not thriving.
RSS claims Jawaharlal Nehru ordered his birthday to be marked as Children's Day, compares him to Adolf Hitler
In an editorial in its mouthpiece 'Organiser', the RSS claims that Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday being celebrated as Children's Day has "nothing to do with" his "eternal love and affections for India's young buds" but was a "PR exercise, organised to please his Soviet Union masters".