World Breastfeeding Week

Can breastfeeding prevent diabetes and childhood obesity?

Breastfeeding for 6 months may lower risk of childhood obesity and diabetes, says expert

Breastfeeding for at least six months could help protect children from obesity and type 2 diabetes. Expert says early nutrition…

Updated: August 21, 2025 11:10 IST

Pumping vs breastfeeding: What’s healthier for your baby and you? Doctor weighs in

For new moms, choosing between breastfeeding and pumping isn’t easy. Doctors say there’s no perfect answer, the best choice is…

August 1, 2025 14:47 IST

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Globally only 44 percent of infants are exclusively breastfed in first 6 months: UNICEF-WHO on World Breastfeeding Week

According to WHO, breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. However, nearly two…

August 2, 2022 12:49 IST

‘Human milk banks are a tool by which we can reduce IMR’

What is the best measure to bring down infant mortality? Experts across the globe say that the answer is to…

Updated: August 11, 2015 16:09 IST

‘Breastfeeding rates can go up only if we invest in policy and programmes’

Dr Arun Gupta, Regional Coordinator of International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) Asia, and Member, Prime Minister’s Council on India’s…

Updated: August 11, 2015 16:00 IST

‘We need to establish milk collection centres in India’

Dr Jayshree Mondkar, Professor and HOD – Neonatology; & Director, Human Milk Bank, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General…

Updated: August 11, 2015 15:53 IST

A hand to hold

Dr Bandita Sinha, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, elaborates on the importance of breastfeeding and says that women…

August 11, 2015 15:43 IST

Mobilising technology to enhance maternal and child health

Dr Priya Balasubramaniam, Senior Public Health Specialist & Director, PHFI-RNE Universal Health Initiative, Public Health Foundation of India and Akshya…

Updated: August 11, 2015 15:36 IST

Nestlé India launches initiatives to support breastfeeding

Focus on the theme ‘Breastfeeding isn’t just a mother’s responsibility’ to trigger and facilitate change in the mother’s support, environment…

August 4, 2015 11:19 IST

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2025: A year when there was no all-new hatchback or sedan launch

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In 2025, the Indian car market experienced a change as SUVs and crossovers took over, causing a decline in customers for sedans like Honda City and Hyundai Verna. Limited-run imports were also introduced at high prices. The future of car design is shifting towards maximizing cabin space. Mass-market hatchbacks and sedans are expected to launch in 2026 and beyond.

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