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Vacations are meant to be a break from school activities, but often, to the contrary, kids seem to have busier, packed days during the holidays! While it is certainly valuable to enroll kids in various interest-based activities, it is important to ensure that they are not overwhelmed with activities. Sometimes, it is important for kids to set aside and indulge in unstructured playtime with their toys or games, whether on their own or along with their friends. It is a well-established idea now that play aids in the development of not only physical but also sensorial, social and cognitive skills in children while helping them to also explore self-expression and acquire self-assurance. It is through play that children not only dream up new imaginary tales but also gain the curiosity and confidence to explore new experiences. In fact, learning through play is a well-defined concept in both education and psychology, which demonstrates how children decipher and interpret the world around...

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A question of relevance : London this week is preoccupied with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. It is an event made particularly special because this is probably the last occasion the Queen will perform her ceremonial role as the Head of the Commonwealth, an honour she inherited from her father, King George VI, when the old British Commonwealth was redefined in 1948 to accommodate the newly-independent colonies, particularly India.

Public safety is a distant dream : The latest Central budget brought a fresh cheque for the Nirbhaya fund, leading to debates about existing fund utilization and efficiency. At both the Central and state levels, the efforts around women's safety are focused on front-end solutions - closed-circuit televisions, street lighting, women police and even an increase in the quantum of compensation for survivors of sexual assault.

Over the past few years, core rot of apple has emerged as one of the major constraints in apple production as it affects almost every orchard of the state that results in loss of 30 to 40 percent of production. Every year this disease results in economic loss to the tune of Rs. 720 million to the state. Affected fruits initially do not produce any signs and symptoms as the pathogen remains incipient in seed core of the fruit, however, such fruits have a bitter taste when eaten. These fruits are also unsafe for consumption as the fungi responsible for core rot produce lots of mycotoxins that affect consumers’ health. Rains at the time of pink bud or petal fall result in sufficient moisture and the nectar on the flower attract the visiting insects, which help in pollination. However, they also carry the propagules of fungi responsible for core rot. Dr.AK Gupta, Professor and Head, Department of Plant Pathology at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, and his...

It is time for all the girls to say a good bye to their period cramps and embracing a delightful period. Periods are often very pestering and stressful for girls. It not really bleeding that hounds, but the Period Cramps.Menstrual Cramps are intensive pains that occurs in girls before and during their normal course of periods. Menstrual cramps can be severe enough to impedethe everyday activities for a few days, every month. Girls often find it very difficult to even get up for normal chores. Thus, the bed becomes their best friend during these days. For all the girls who don’t want to entertain this unwelcomed guest, here a few easy and simple home remedies to treat these period cramps: 1. Drink ample amount of water and stay hydrated- Menstrual cramps, are an unbearable foe women. Drinking lots of water helps in easy bloating, which reduces the exposure to cramps. Drinking 10-12 glasses of water every day, especially during periods is beneficial. Adding some mint and lemon ...