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Time of India
30-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Students struggle as server glitch hits final day of UG admission registration
I ndore: Hundreds of students were left anxious and helpless on Wednesday as registration portal for undergraduate (UG) college admissions crashed repeatedly on the final day. The server reportedly went down around noon, three hours before the official deadline of 3pm, leaving many students unable to submit their applications. The technical glitch created chaos, with students making multiple failed attempts to register throughout the afternoon. "I tried submitting my form at least ten times, but the site just wouldn't load or crashed midway," said Toshika Verma, a Class 12 pass out from the city. Many students rushed to nearby college help desks, but the system remained unresponsive. Senior academicians from the city confirmed that the server remained down for nearly three to four hours. "Due to high traffic on the final day, the server could not handle the load. As a result, a significant number of students missed their chance to register. The authorities should provide an extension," said GACC admissions in charge DK Gupta, . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo Students are now demanding that department of higher education extend the registration deadline, especially since many are still awaiting allotments under CUET-UG. Others pointed out that parallel counselling for NEET, engineering, and other streams are still underway, adding to the confusion. Under the college level counselling (CLC) round, students must visit colleges directly, register online, and pay fees within 24 hours of selection. Those who managed to register before the crash must complete fee payment by Thursday, after which the admission window will officially close. Registration for BEd, MEd, BPED and MPED courses will begin again from July 31 to Aug 4 for additional rounds. With over 1 lakh applicants for 8000 vacant seats across the state, intense competition is expected. Seat allotment will be done on Aug 8, and fee submission will continue till Aug 14.
India Today
12-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
Indian kids under 5 spending double the safe screen time, finds study
Just how much screen time is too much? Turns out, Indian kids are clocking in way more hours than they should. According to a new meta-analysis by researchers at AIIMS Raipur, children under the age of five in India spend an average of 2.22 hours every day in front of screens -- that's twice the safe limit set by experts like the WHO and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP).advertisementThe study, published in the Cureus journal in June 2025, compiled data from 10 different studies across India, covering a total of 2,857 more worrying is the screen exposure among babies -- children under 2 years were spending an average of 1.23 hours daily on screens, despite WHO and IAP guidelines recommending zero screen time for this age group. This screen overload is not just a harmless habit. The study found that higher screen use is linked to delayed language skills, lower cognitive ability, poor social behaviour, higher obesity risk, disturbed sleep, and trouble THIS MATTERS FOR PARENTSIn many Indian households, phones and tablets are handed over to keep kids quiet during meals or meltdowns. But this may be doing more harm than Dr DK Gupta from Felix Hospitals explained as per a TPI report on this student, about 60-70% of children under five are spending more time on screens than advised, which could lead to both physical and behavioural suggests parents set a better example: 'If children see their parents constantly on screens, they'll naturally want to do the same.' SMALL CHANGES THAT CAN HELPThe AIIMS study offers a few practical ideas that parents can start with:Create tech-free zones in your home (like bedrooms or dinner tables)Stick to consistent screen time limits based on your child's ageMake time for active play and talking with your child every dayAvoid screens during meals or as pacifiersA recent advisory from the Chief Medical Officer in Ghaziabad also encouraged parents to get their kids outdoors and involved in social activities as a way to reduce dependency on digital WE CAN DO BETTERScreen time is a growing problem, but it's not unsolvable. Experts say it's important to promote responsible digital habits early on, including showing kids what healthy screen use looks like and choosing age-appropriate content when screens are so many children exposed to devices from a young age, doctors, teachers and parents need to work together to spread awareness and push for better screen hygiene. Because it's not just about turning off a screen -- it's about switching on better habits for healthier childhoods.- Ends
