nutrition

New Delhi, April 9 Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi said on Thursday that the Poshan Abhiyaan should become a "people's movement" and stressed the need to reduce children's screen time and improve nutrition in the first six years of life.Launching the eighth edition of...

New Delhi, April 8 – The government is set to celebrate the 8th edition of ‘Poshan Pakhwada’, reaffirming its commitment to improving nutritional outcomes across the country.According to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Pakhwada, from April 9-23, focuses on “Maximising Brain...

New Delhi, April 8 The Ministry of Women and Child Development will observe the eighth edition of Poshan Pakhwada from Wednesday, with a focus on nutrition and early childhood development.The theme for this year will be "Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life," reaffirming...

The National Human Rights Commission held a meeting of its Core Group on the Right to Food and Nutrition in New Delhi today. The meeting focused on the theme "Combating Food Adulteration in India: Understanding the Scale, Challenges, and Reforms." NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian...

New Delhi, April 7 A man collapses mid-workout at a gym. A young athlete faints on the field without warning. Someone dancing falls unconscious moments later. In the aftermath of Covid, videos of such incidents are everywhere online, spreading a sense of fear that feels very personal.Sudden...

KATHUA, APRIL 06: The District Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) for Nutrition under ICDS reviewed the implementation of the Supplementary Nutrition Programme at a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma.The review focused on procurement, quality standards, distribution, and...

Mumbai, April 6 The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday commenced its High Performance Camp under the guidance of former India captain and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar.A total of 25 high-performing players, each from the men's and women's categories, have been selected to participate...

New Delhi, April 3 Highlighting India's commitment to integrating traditional and modern medicine based on evidence in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), the Union Ayush Ministry has collaborated with the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) to conduct a clinical study on Ayurveda as an adjunct...

Bhubaneswar, April 2 Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 1,889 anganwadi centres (AWCs) across 30 districts on Thursday.Parida, who is also in charge of the Women & Child Development, Mission Shakti, and Tourism departments, said this is a significant step towards...

Shillong, March 31 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched the Rs 127-crore 'Mission 1,000 Days' programme on Tuesday, aimed at improving nutrition, reducing stunting, and enhancing early childhood development.The initiative will support mothers and children during the critical...

Mumbai, March 31 Indians are consuming only about 10 per cent of the recommended whole grain intake, a habit that is causing a steep increase in non-communicable diseases across the country, a white paper has revealed.The white paper, titled 'Opportunities with Whole Grains to Support...

Mumbai, March 27 Actress Saba Azad has been hospitalized after contracting cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection.Saba said that even during these challenging times, her boyfriend Hrithik Roshan has been keeping her spirits up.The actress of "Who's Your Gynac?" revealed that she has lost 4...

Hyderabad, March 26 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Thursday that the state government is taking all necessary measures to provide quality education and nutritious food to every child in the state.Renowned economist Karthik Muralidharan met with Reddy at the Legislative...

Nagpur, March 26 Lack of nutrition during pregnancy affects the growth of fetuses and puts children at risk of lifelong diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular conditions, later in life, experts have said.Therefore, protecting maternal and child nutrition is one of the...

New Delhi, March 24 Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan called for closer collaboration between the industry, regulatory bodies, and research institutions to promote sustainable growth in the food processing sector.Paswan was speaking at the conference on ‘Eco-Inclusive...

New Delhi, March 24 On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, India announced the world’s first clinical study to scientifically evaluate Ayurveda as an adjunct to standard Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment (ATT), the government said on Tuesday.The collaborative clinical study between the...

Bhopal, March 24: In a significant step to strengthen pre-school education in Madhya Pradesh, the state's Women and Child Development Department organized a special program on Tuesday across all Anganwadi centers to distribute "Vidyarambh" certificates to children who have completed their...

New Delhi, March 24 A new study suggests that greater adherence to a healthy diet, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), may lower the risk of self-perceived cognitive decline and support better brain function.The DASH diet is considered a heart-healthy diet, emphasizing...

New Delhi, March 23 – Lucknow Super Giants’ fast bowler Mayank Yadav, who impressed the world two seasons ago, has spoken about his fitness journey, his childhood inspirations as a fast bowler, and his relationship with India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.Mayank Yadav spoke about his early...

Lucknow, March 23 Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav says he initially paid little attention to his body, but a series of career-threatening injuries and surgery have forced a change, along with interactions with Jasprit Bumrah during rehabilitation aiding his recovery.The 23-year-old Mayank has...