Children

"I was pregnant with my daughter, when my son was diagnosed with ADHD. For the next four years or so, no doctor even mentioned the possibility of Autism, so when I heard this, it shattered me. I remember crying uncontrollably for the next few days, but I was not ready to let that fail me. Instead, I was stubborn and changed my problems into my strength! And my daughter, Prerna was instrumental in this," she shares.

The best part? The kids are not only earning money by selling the organic veggies and compost to the Midday Meal authorities, they are also changing their eating habits to healthier ones!

Online predators often target children who feel lonely and have low self-esteem. The anonymity that the virtual world offers lures in both prey and predators, and therefore, it is essential that children find themselves surrounded by people who provide them with a safety net.

Some are discontinued, some are downright dated (hello, Phantom!) but this roundup of the 90s’ favourite ‘cheap thrills’ is guaranteed to inspire a few choice cravings!

"Things that we take for granted are often the most crucial. A desk, chair or a blackboard might sound to be the most basic requirement in a school and yet there are hundreds of schools in rural India that are devoid of them. This was our attempt to break that bubble and bring forth a sustainable solution."

Fourteen of his students from financially downtrodden backgrounds emerged triumphant in NEET 2019, after cracking the sought-after entrance exam.

"Skipping breakfast has become a common occurrence these days. But, this causes a serious gap in nutrition, especially for children. Our research revealed that there is over 40% shortfall in total nutritional value of an average school kid today. But, we hope to be the bridge in a matter of few more years!"

What causes 'Chamki Bukhaar' and what exactly does it do to your brain? These doctors explain the details of the horrifying epidemic sweeping Bihar's Muzaffarpur.

“Together we wanted to use our knowledge for something that mattered and had a larger impact.”

“We have taken this decision as we think it works best for our child. No two sets of parents are the same, and hence it is essential that parents do what they believe is best for their child,” she says.