At a time when schools across India are grappling with rising mental health concerns and the ever-increasing need for emotional safety in classrooms, actor and humanitarian Aamir Khan joined Ganesh Kohli, Founder – IC3 Movement for an exclusive conversation. Referencing his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par, which explores the lives of neurodiverse adults, Aamir Khan emphasized the importance of building empathy-driven systems that …

Approximately 267 million adults in India are users of tobacco, which represents about 29% of the adult population aged 15 and above. This figure includes both smoking and smokeless tobacco products. In fact, India is currently grappling with a silent, pervasive pandemic of addiction, cutting across all demographics and socio-economic strata. From drugs and alcohol to tobacco and smartphones, the spectrum of addictions is …

Acharya Prashant, founder of PrashantAdvait Foundation and former civil service officer, interacted with IIT students on mental health. More than 1000 people from across the country participated in the session held at IIT Delhi on Apr 16. He said that there is a deep connection between the mind and spirituality. The mind can be controlled through spirituality, which strengthens inner …

Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai in collaboration with Mpower (an organization dedicated to championing mental health causes) organized a competition called “The Happy Place” on body positivity to reshape perceptions of body image and promote self-esteem among teenagers. Over 100 students from 25 schools joined the initiative on October 13-14. The event was a mosaic of engaging and impactful activities, …

LISSUN, a mental health platform, has introduced a contextualized tech product to nurturing students’ mental and emotional well-being when the students are grappling with intense academic competition and exam pressure. The core objective of this offering is to extend support to students, coaching institutes, hostels, administrative bodies, and the community at large in the critical mission of suicide prevention. The …

Preparing for medical and engineering preparation is a long-term process that requires a lot of patience, and at times it becomes a daunting task for students. There are days when students become overwhelmed, and it is common to face moments that bring self-doubt. Looking at the rigorous nature of the exam, the results are a time-consuming process, students tend to …