February 14, 2026

New Research Shows Video Games Can Help Children’s Brain and Social Skills

Studies find video games are not all bad for kids. Playing games may improve brain skills and help social bonding if done in balance. Problems arise mainly when gaming disrupts other activities like school and sleep.

February 14, 2026

Kozhikode Fire Cases Surge Amid Kerala’s Scorching Summer Heat

Kozhikode district in Kerala reported about 160 fire incidents in the last month due to high temperatures and dry weather. Firefighters warn residents to be cautious with electrical appliances and waste burning to prevent dangerous blazes.

February 14, 2026

Telangana Student with 1 Mark Gets MS Seat After NEET PG Cut-Offs Slashed

After NEET PG scores were cut down, a Telangana student scored just 1 mark but secured an MS seat. Over 20 low-scoring candidates got admissions in top state medical colleges, sparking debate over academic quality.

February 14, 2026

China’s Psychiatric Hospitals Exploited Insurance by Using Healthy People as Fake Patients

Several psychiatric hospitals in central China tricked healthy people into faking mental illness. They pocketed medical insurance money, offered little treatment, and abused patients. The fraud sparked massive online outrage and official probes.

February 14, 2026

Grimsby Theatre Bans Pork During Peppa Pig Show Following Peta's Request

Grimsby Auditorium will not serve pork during Peppa Pig's Big Family Show after Peta UK’s appeal. Vegan ham will replace bacon, sausages, and ham in the cafe. The move highlights Peta’s push for kinder treatment of pigs as the beloved pig family tours the UK.