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NEW DELHI: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is facing mounting criticism from teachers, students and parents after failing to provide newly revised Class 9 textbooks for Hindi medium students, even in digital format, nearly two months into the academic session. While the council announced through a post on X on April 25, 2026 that Class 9 books were available online in PDF format, several core subjects in Hindi medium are still missing from the official portal.

As summer vacations begin, many parents worry about children spending long hours on mobile phones, tablets, and television screens. While digital devices have become a part of daily life, excessive screen time can affect children's physical activity, sleep patterns, creativity, and concentration. Experts suggest that summer holidays can be a perfect opportunity for students to explore fun, educational, and screen-free activities that support both learning and personal development. From storytelling sessions to outdoor observation games, several creative alternatives can keep children engaged without relying on gadgets.

A small visible deformity on the back of a young school girl, started to progress into a major curvature of the spine, which began to affect her physical health and emotional well-being. Initially this was attributed to a minor problem but with time it became more obvious and began to cause intermittent back pain and affect the child's self confidence.