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Topic: breastfeeding

How SC invoked Article 21 to protect nursing mothers’ right to breastfeed in public spaces

SC has asked Centre to send reminder communication to chief secretaries of all states/UTs about its February advisory on measures to be taken in interest of women in public spaces.

‘Ensure cabins for mothers to breastfeed in public places’ — Congress MP urges govt to introduce bill

The MP from Kerala, Anto Antony, spoke of difficulties faced by mothers in finding private spaces to breastfeed. He also highlighted need for a regulatory authority to monitor such cabins.

Inspired by MLA mom, Maharashtra govt proposes nursing rooms for lactating women in all workplaces

Last week, govt called for feedback on its draft notification on ‘Hirkani’ rooms. Need for such spaces came into focus after MLA Saroj Ahire attended assembly sessions with her baby.

Holding a baby for the first time? The dos and don’ts of meeting new parents

A friend or relative having a baby is an exciting moment. But it can be difficult to know what to do or what is expected if you have not spent much time with babies.

Govt shoots off letters to doctors, seeks answer on seminars ‘sponsored’ by baby-food makers

In a separate letter to the Women & Child Development Ministry, the Ministry of Health has said the matter needs to be examined and ‘necessary actions’ taken.

UNICEF experts say Covid-positive mothers can breastfeed. Doctors explain why it’s safe

Besides UNICEF, the WHO also encourages breastfeeding by Covid-positive mothers, and last month, a study published in The Lancet also corroborated it.

Abbott Nutrition, Danone Nutricia under govt lens for ‘breaking law to sell baby food’

Both Abbott and Danone have denied the allegations, claiming they had ‘zero tolerance’ for unethical practices.  

Want babies to be healthy? Let them be in charge of what they eat

Letting babies play with food, feeling its texture and learning how it tastes is all part of their development, no matter how messy.

True or false — doctors answer some breastfeeding queries to debunk myths

This World Breastfeeding Week, WHO has asked for 'family-friendly policies', more support from fathers, paid paternity leave.

Nestle in trouble again for sponsoring research in ‘violation’ of breastfeeding law

Nestle denies allegations, says it is always in compliance with all laws & regulations including law that protects & promotes breastfeeding.

On Camera

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.