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Britain asks parents: Should social media be banned for under-16s?
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (308+ words) Britain is seeking the views of parents and children on whether to ban "access to social media for under-16s, as well as "possible restrictions on gaming platforms and artificial intelligence "chatbots. Governments worldwide are trying to limit "the impact of…...
INFINITUS 2026 concludes on a high note at SRM University A.P.
14+ hour, 51+ min ago (241+ words) Published - March 01, 2026 10:05 pm IST - Vijayawada Canadian singer Jonita Gandhi performing at the finale of the four-day techno-cultural fest at SRM University-A.P. on Sunday. The four-day national techno-cultural festival INFINITUS 2026 concluded on a vibrant note at SRM University AP on Sunday,…...
Narratives centering hope after suicide attempt can increase help-seeking, say experts
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (295+ words) Published - February 28, 2026 12:40 am IST - CHENNAI Narratives that highlight stories of hope and recovery following suicide attempts can encourage help-seeking behaviour, experts said on Friday during a panel discussion at the National Conference on Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Awareness and Compassionate…...
13-year-old girl with rare congenital issues successfully treated at city hospital
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (132+ words) A team of doctors at Apollo Speciality Hospital here successfully treated a rare and complex congenital vascular condition of a 13-year-old girl from Theni through timely diagnosis and advanced surgical care, thereby preventing life-threatening complications. Published - February 26, 2026 07:55 pm IST - MADURAI…...
Dead lizard found in breakfast, schoolchildren taken ill
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (91+ words) Fifteen schoolchildren fell ill after consuming breakfast containing a dead lizard at a primary school in Mannankadu. Published - February 26, 2026 07:09 pm IST - THANJAVUR Fifteen students of a primary school at Mannankadu near Pattukottai reportedly took ill with symptoms of food poisoning…...
Govt. IVF services changing fertility landscape in Telangana; State-run hospitals log 190 infertility cases
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (242+ words) Published - February 26, 2026 12:19 am IST - HYDERABAD After multiple failed infertility treatments at private hospitals, a 30-year-old woman from Alwal here has delivered a healthy baby girl following in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment at government-run Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad, highlighting the growing role…...
Experts discuss advances in gynaecological oncology at meet in Puducherry
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (190+ words) Published - February 24, 2026 08:52 pm IST - PUDUCHERRY Over 100 doctors from hospitals across the region discussed new advancements in breast and gynaecological oncology at a recent conference in the city. Inaugurating the day-long meet, S. Rajasundaram, Director of Iswarya Cancer Centre and CEO of…...
BMI at age 10, growth rate up to age 18 are important factors for diabetes, heart disease: Study
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (340+ words) A study modelling how genes may influence a child's body mass index over time has found that BMI at age 10 and overall growth rate between ages one and 18 might be important factors, as the two are more likely linked to…...
Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University to launch diploma in early childhood care and pre-school education
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (316+ words) Published - February 24, 2026 08:50 pm IST - Bengaluru In the presence of Prof. Ramesh B., Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University, Registrar A. Naveen Joseph signed an official Memorandum of Understanding with Dr. Indumathi Rao, regional advisor of the Community-Based Rehabilitation Network (South…...
Collector takes serious note of maternal deaths in Chittoor
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (225+ words) Published - February 24, 2026 08:21 pm IST - CHITTOOR District Collector Sumit Kumar on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) directed the medical and paramedical staff to ensure every cadre of the medical and health department strictly adheres to assigned responsibilities and continuously monitors pregnant women from conception…...