A Summer Vacation with loaded heatwaves like never before. Summer Break for children is now less about outdoor games, beach play, and long playtime. With temperatures soaring across India, heatwaves are changing the way children spend their vacation. Roughly 95-98 of Indian cities were declared the hottest cities among 100 others in the …
Holidays are fun but summer is hot! So the best way to have fun is to stay hydrated. Dietician Sonia D’souza says, “Kids should not wait to feel thirsty. Keep sipping water throughout the day, especially after playing. Carrying a water bottle while going out is a simple but important habit.” It is recommended …
The Great Indian Parenting Workout Begins Indian holidays arrive with two completely different emotions. Children celebrate freedom from alarms, homework, and uniforms. Parents quietly realise they have just been promoted to full-time Holiday Management Staff without salary, leave, or air-conditioning guarantees. Because when school closes, childhood energy opens... at maximum volume. Slug 1: …
jusUNMUTE usually brings cheerful, inspiring stories for our young readers. But knowledge about conflicts, protests and global events can help them grow into thoughtful and aware citizens. Middle East Tensions: US, Israel and Iran Exchange Attacks In early 2026, tensions rose in the Middle East after the United States and Israel carried out …
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A Grand Surprise Dear Editor, I am a grandparent and I love reading your paper. Please ensure there is something for me in every edition. A Grandparent EDITOR'S REPLY: Dear Wonderful Grandparent, This message truly warmed our hearts. That grandparents are reading along is both a delight and a …
The Great Answer Debate Dear Editor, Why do you print the answers along with the quizzes? Please publish them in the next edition instead. I see my child scrolling down to the answers first and then ticking the correct option! A Parent EDITOR'S REPLY: Dear Observant Parent, This is an …
Heat, absenteeism, teacher shortages, last-minute circulars challenge the April academic start says Arifa Mascarenhas Headmistress, Our Lady of Grace High School, Bicholim. April Experience The April start was difficult, with nearly 50% student absenteeism and extreme heat. Teachers were busy with corrections, and many were away for Board work, leading to a chaotic …
Anjali B. Malik, Assistant Director of Education (North), speaks to Janet Mascarenhas on changing Q. What did schools learn from the first year of starting the academic year in April under NEP? It started from standard six. Now it has gone to standard nine. Children are learning from the roots. They are learning …
What is Neet? - National Eligibility cum Entrance Test To be a doctor in India, you must study in a medical college but to get there, you must answer NEET first. It is the doer way to all medical courses and programmes. Dr Vaibhav Dukle (MBBS, MD, DNB) explains, “NEET is a universal exam …
