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HindustanTimes Fri,24 May 2013

Why is Young India suicidal?

Young, rich Indians are killing themselves in numbers that are almost highest in the world, reveals a global study.

What alcohol abuse does to teens

Teenage drinkers are more likely to feel like social outcasts when surrounded by fellow students who tend to avoid alcohol, which eventually affects their academic performances, a new sociological study has revealed.

Teens now using hand sanitizers to get drunk

Following the trend of cough medicine, hand sanitizer is the latest in a string of household products used to induce intoxication and has public health officials worried as a few squirts of it could equal a couple of shots of hard liquor.

Time for some masti on campus

The annual fest of Janki Devi Memorial College (JDMC) - Symphony - was all about fun-filled activities such as face painting and rangoli-making contests. The two day festival saw participation from colleges across Delhi University.  

Why teens are so moody

Teenagers are more vulnerable to drug abuse and mood disorders because their brains function differently when they are enjoying themselves, scientists have suggested.

Young kids relying on porn for sex education

An increasing number of young children, before even hitting their teens, are now turning to porn to learn about sex, a new study has revealed.

Brain issues cause teens to smoke up

It has been found that brain abnormalities make teenagers more likely to smoke cannabis. The study also confirmed that cannabis harms the brain, adding weight to a raft of previous research on damage caused by long-term use of the drug.

Gadget blackout at DU college

Imagine being barred from using cell phones and laptops in your own room. That’s the norm at the girls’ hostel in Daulat Ram College in North Campus.

Teens can have cellphones, not tablets

The appropriate age for teens to own a cell phone is 13 to 15 years but for tablets and smart phones, it should be 16 years or more, a new survey has revealed.

Teens’ IQ can fluctuate

Scientists have discovered that the mental ability of teenagers can improve or decline on a much greater scale than previously thought.
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