In the Western world, 32 is understood to be the “strongest” turning point of the lifespan. It is the beginning of adulthood. White matter volume hits its peak at 29.
The criminal justice system’s support for parental control over adolescent autonomy not only promotes regressive ideologies but also lethal methods such as so-called ‘honour killing.’
Courts have held varying views while judging cases of consensual adolescent relationships. POCSO Act criminalising ‘normal behaviour’ in many cases, say stakeholders.
The consortium, Let’s Fix Our Food, has come out with suggestions to control intake of high-fat, salt & sugar foods. Over 17 mn children & adolescents in India are affected by obesity.
Doctors report rise in prevalence, especially after Covid pandemic, although there is no comprehensive data available from earlier. National-level survey could kick off later this year.
HC asked adolescent boys to 'respect' young girls while quashing an FIR against a youth convicted under POCSO. It also suggested consensual sexual acts among adolescents be decriminalised.
Conducted using functional MRI or fMRI, Stanford study was published in 'The Journal of Neuroscience' last week. It studied how a child's brain reacts to their mother's voice.
Hyundai was never scared of rivals overtaking them last year. But in 2027, the mythical ‘Creta Killer’ may finally emerge. Or it could continue to remain a myth.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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