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Gender Stereotypes: Much Talked, Less Known

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How did Valentina Tereshkova make a mark in history? The 26-year-old became the first female astronaut to embark on a journey of 70 hours and 50 minutes to circle our planet 48 times. All these years and even today if someone reads about astronauts or engineers, the first flashing figure comes that of a man! […]

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How did Valentina Tereshkova make a mark in history? The 26-year-old became the first female astronaut to embark on a journey of 70 hours and 50 minutes to circle our planet 48 times. All these years and even today if someone reads about astronauts or engineers, the first flashing figure comes that of a man!

MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN THE TIME OF THE CORONA PANDEMIC

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

The world is reeling under difficult times due to the wide spread of COVID-19. With the rapid influx of news from all over the world, through television, social media, newspapers, family and friends and other sources, the most common emotion faced by all is FEAR. It makes us anxious, panicky and can even possibly make

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The world is reeling under difficult times due to the wide spread of COVID-19. With the rapid influx of news from all over the world, through television, social media, newspapers, family and friends and other sources, the most common emotion faced by all is FEAR. It makes us anxious, panicky and can even possibly make

Good, Old, Oh-So-Powerful LOVE

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A little kindness never hurts A little kindness goes a long way A little kindness brings back abundant love Why am I so hell-bent on this word, KINDNESS? Maybe because nowadays kindness is rare. A month ago, I was travelling to Mumbai when I happened to share my background with a couple of students in

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A little kindness never hurts A little kindness goes a long way A little kindness brings back abundant love Why am I so hell-bent on this word, KINDNESS? Maybe because nowadays kindness is rare. A month ago, I was travelling to Mumbai when I happened to share my background with a couple of students in

DIGITAL & FINANCIAL LITERACY – SENSITIZE, ENABLE AND ACCESS

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Health and Hygiene, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

A majority of India’s population belongs to the rural. Lack of awareness of digital and financial literacy, especially among the rural population is a major challenge in the country, more so in light of the Government’s plans to make India a cashless economy. People of rural India have always been apprehensive about anything that is

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A majority of India’s population belongs to the rural. Lack of awareness of digital and financial literacy, especially among the rural population is a major challenge in the country, more so in light of the Government’s plans to make India a cashless economy. People of rural India have always been apprehensive about anything that is

MENTAL HEALTHCARE FOR ADOLESCENTS

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs

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World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs

LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION FOR YOUTH GROUPS

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Adolescence, a vital stage of growth and development, marks the period of transition from childhood to adulthood. It is characterized by rapid physiological changes and psychosocial maturation. Adolescence is also the stage when young people extend their relationships beyond parents and family and are intensely influenced by their peers and the outside world in general.

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Adolescence, a vital stage of growth and development, marks the period of transition from childhood to adulthood. It is characterized by rapid physiological changes and psychosocial maturation. Adolescence is also the stage when young people extend their relationships beyond parents and family and are intensely influenced by their peers and the outside world in general.

HOW SAFE ARE OUR CHILDREN?

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We read about child rape and child sexual exploitation in the papers daily. India leads the world as a country with maximum cases of child sexual exploitation. Statistics show that in India, every 155 minutes, a child under 16 years of age is raped. Parents of sexually abused children are scared to tell anyone due

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We read about child rape and child sexual exploitation in the papers daily. India leads the world as a country with maximum cases of child sexual exploitation. Statistics show that in India, every 155 minutes, a child under 16 years of age is raped. Parents of sexually abused children are scared to tell anyone due

Computer Literacy: A Must In The Times Of Digital India

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Computer literacy is defined as the knowledge and ability to utilize computers and related technology efficiently, with a range of skills covering levels from elementary use to programming and advanced problem solving. Computer literacy is certainly necessary to master in order to be digitally literate, but computer literacy in and of itself is not enough

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Computer literacy is defined as the knowledge and ability to utilize computers and related technology efficiently, with a range of skills covering levels from elementary use to programming and advanced problem solving. Computer literacy is certainly necessary to master in order to be digitally literate, but computer literacy in and of itself is not enough

DR. ILA PATHAK: A PIONEER FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS

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Ila Pathak (23 May 1933 – 9 January 2014) was a feminist crusader and activist for women’s rights in India and abroad. Fondly known as Ilaben, along her journey that spanned over three decades, she campaigned and fought against oppressive and discriminatory issues pertaining to various forms of violence against women that plagued the Indian

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Ila Pathak (23 May 1933 – 9 January 2014) was a feminist crusader and activist for women’s rights in India and abroad. Fondly known as Ilaben, along her journey that spanned over three decades, she campaigned and fought against oppressive and discriminatory issues pertaining to various forms of violence against women that plagued the Indian

INFOGRAPHICS: A TOOL FOR DISSEMINATING KNOWLEDGE

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Infographics is a combination of the words “information” and “graphics” used to combine the data into a design. It helps in facilitating individuals or organizations in spreading information and knowledge to the target audience in a concise manner. Infographics have been found to be incredibly effective educational tools, thanks to their ability to break complex

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Infographics is a combination of the words “information” and “graphics” used to combine the data into a design. It helps in facilitating individuals or organizations in spreading information and knowledge to the target audience in a concise manner. Infographics have been found to be incredibly effective educational tools, thanks to their ability to break complex