‘Lipstick under my schoolbag’: Kerala students use cosmetics during breaks; schools draw red line

The Child Welfare Committee in Kerala has started a campaign against the use of cosmetics among schoolchildren. The campaign was launched in Kollam after concerns were raised over increasing use of makeup products in schools.The campaign was inaugurated at Mayyanad Higher Secondary School in Kollam, where teachers said they have noticed students bringing cosmetics to…

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Shiv Sena targets BJP after Maharashtra DY CM Shinde’s name omitted from Navi Mumbai invite | Thane News

THANE: The Navi Mumbai incident where the invite for inauguration of a civic health related facility failed to mention the name of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde who is also the guardian minister of the district has triggered strong reactions from senior Shiv Sena leaders and close associates of Shinde on Monday.MP Naresh Mhaske and…

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Finland’s unique literacy program: Children read to dogs and cows to build confidence without fear of judgment | World News

In Finland, some of the most attentive listeners helping children improve their reading skills have four legs. Across libraries, schools and even farms, children are encouraged to read aloud to trained dogs and, in some local initiatives, cows. These animals provide a calm and patient audience that allows young readers to practise without worrying about…

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Sweeping change: 6-day drive for a clean city, 20 ghats slated for facelift | Kolkata News

CM Suvendu Adhikari sweeps the steps at Mayer Ghat, along with ministers, including Agnimitra Paul Kolkata: Signalling a shift in Bengal’s civic and cultural governance, chief minister Suvendu Adhikari hit the ground on Wednesday morning as he picked up a broom to lead a cleanliness drive at Mayer Ghat in Bagbazar.“Development is crucial, but cleanliness…

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Rubina Dilaik: ‘If a child wakes up at night, it’s a mother’s responsibility’: Rubina Dilaik’s remarks spark debate

Rubina Dilaik has found herself at the centre of a social media debate after remarks from her appearance on SCREEN’s Dear Me interview series began circulating online. During the conversation, the actor spoke about parenting responsibilities and said that if a child wakes up at night, it is the mother’s responsibility to attend to them,…

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