Meet the Winner of Gerber Baby Photo Search 2015
Early childhood nutrition company Gerber announced Wednesday a new star and the winning entry of the sixth annual Gerber Baby Photo Search 2015 – baby Isla from Troy, MI. The dimpled seven-month-old was selected as the Grand Prize winning entry…
How to Reverse Alarming Rise in Childhood Obesity
Facing a global epidemic in childhood obesity with the number of overweight children under five on track to jump from 42 million to 70 million over the next decade, a United Nations report has called on governments to reverse the…
UNICEF Appoints Justin Forsyth to Lead Change for Children
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the appointment of Justin Forsyth, a British national, as Deputy Executive Director of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). “Mr. Forsyth is an experienced global leader with a strong track record of turning ambitious…
RMN Foundation School Educhat: Need for Alternative Education
There is an urgent need of adopting alternative education models because schools in India have failed miserably in their duties to impart the right education to students. By Rakesh Raman It was the first Educhat session of 2016 on Sunday…
Narendra Modi Visits Russia; Promises Jobs for Students
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi promises to build world-class infrastructure in India and also generate jobs for students. During his two-day visit to Russia, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, attended the Friends of India event in…
Can Madrasas in India Provide Modern Education to Muslims?
Muslims need to fully understand the meaning of contemporary education that must develop an ability of progressive thinking among them. By Rakesh Raman The Government of India has decided to connect Madrasas (schools for Islamic religious studies for Muslims) with…
Over 16 Million Babies Born into Conflict in 2015: UNICEF
More than 16 million babies were born in conflict zones in 2015 – 1 in 8 of all births worldwide this year – UNICEF said today, a figure that underscores the vulnerability faced by increasing numbers of children. “Every two…
Climate Change: Future of Disadvantaged Children at Stake
Children are already paying a heavy price for the world’s inaction on climate change, UNICEF said. “The future of today’s children, particularly the most disadvantaged, is at stake,” said UNICEF executive director Anthony Lake, speaking at an event at the…



















