An Unequal CostChildren’s Social Media Addiction Is Linked to Inequality, Finds Global Study Across 43 countries, children in economically deprived contexts engaged in problematic social media use -- pointing to a public health crisis. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
No Smoking Without FireHow Tobacco Companies Target Children While Promoting Cigarettes in Middle‑Low Income Countries Advertising near playgrounds, placing products near sweets and sugary drinks, are some of the tactics employed. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Lockdown 2.0Smog in Delhi Leads to Pandemic‑Like Lockdown for a Week The government has shut schools and offices, advising residents to stay indoors and minimize their exposure. By Devrupa Rakshit
Shitty PlasticAlarming New Study Finds Baby Poop Is Loaded With Microplastics “....with the modern lifestyle, babies are exposed to so many different things... we don’t know what kind of effect they can have later.” By Devrupa Rakshit
Cannot BreatheOne in Every Three Children in Delhi Has Impaired Lungs, Study Finds “This study is an eye-opener. It has shown an unacceptably high prevalence of respiratory and allergic symptoms... and obesity in Delhi children." By Devrupa Rakshit
Weight Off Their ShouldersCentre Limits School Bag Weight, Homework in New Policy Meant to Promote Students’ Well‑Being "[Children's] good health and stress-free mind will contribute to nation-building," the updated policy states. By Devrupa Rakshit
