Laughing at those who are crying is sometimes done with malice; more often it’s a caring response to those who appear a bit ...

says Professor Vasu Reddy, an expert in child humour from the University of Portsmouth. We laugh and play together because it’s fun; it makes for happiness, contentment and feels good.

It’s been a while since children’s laughter and happy squeals have ceased to resonate in schoolyards and playgrounds. In a normal year, now is about the time when youngsters would be getting ...

Wishing all the happiness and joy to the little hearts ... Celebrating the laughter and dreams of children across India on this special day, November 14. On this Children’s Day, let’s embrace ...