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17/05/2026

🚭 As we approach World No To***co Day – May 31, we are increasingly witnessing how school and college students under 18 and young adults are being exposed to newer ni****ne products such as ni****ne pouches, vapes, and flavoured to***co products.

Many of these products are marketed as “safe,” “modern,” or “discreet,” making them highly appealing to adolescents and youth. Social media influence, peer pressure, attractive flavours, and easy accessibility are contributing to rising experimentation and ni****ne dependence among students.

Ni****ne exposure during adolescence and young adulthood can negatively impact:

✔ Brain development
✔ Attention, concentration, and academic performance
✔ Emotional and behavioural health
✔ Long-term addiction pathways
✔ Cardiovascular health

It is important for the public, schools, colleges, educational institutions, parents, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to actively spread awareness regarding the harms of these emerging ni****ne products and take preventive action early.

Protecting young people from ni****ne addiction is a shared public health responsibility. Let us stand together this World No To***co Day to build a healthier and to***co-free generation. 🚭

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27/04/2026

Grateful to be part of “Nandana Spandana” organized by NIMHANS, Bengaluru.

NIMHANS Bengaluru organised “Nandana Spandana” at Gymkhana on 05.04.2026, featuring a cycle rally on Swachhata.. participated to promote clean, healthy environments.

It was inspiring to see families come together, promoting the importance of cleanliness, health, and collective responsibility. Small efforts like these truly contribute to building a healthier and more mindful society.

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15/04/2026

I'm inviting you to be part of the National Yoga Initiative by MDNIY, Ministry of Ayush in Collaboration with Habuild. 🇮🇳

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15/04/2026

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Join the 100 Days Free Live Yoga Sessions and take a step towards a healthier and more balanced life.

Open for students and faculty across HEIs.

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Read the UGC Notice:https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4167376_100-Days-Free-Live-Yoga-Sessions-IDY-2026.pdf

06/04/2026

🌻
Most parents think
screens are the problem.

But the real issue is deeper.

When a child’s day is missing
connection, movement, play…
screens quietly become
their easiest escape.

That’s why taking it away
feels like a battle.

Not because they’re addicted
but because nothing else
is meeting that need.

The goal isn’t
“less screen time.”

It’s more real life.

More presence.
More play.
More moments that feel good
without a device.

Start there…
and the struggle reduces on its own. 🌱💚

25/03/2026

Addiction recovery starts with one step—get help today by calling 14446.

नशे से मुक्ति की शुरुआत एक कदम से होती है—मदद के लिए आज ही 14446 पर कॉल करें।

24/02/2026

🧠✨ Mental Health Helplines
If you or someone you know needs support, help is just a call away. Please save & share. 💚

📞 FREE Helplines
• Parivarthan (Mon–Fri, 1PM–10PM) – 7676602602

• NIMHANS – Tele Manasa (24x7) – 18008914416

• iCALL – TISS (8AM–10PM) – 02225521111

• Tarshi (24x7) – 91471230296

🏥 24-Hour Services
• St. John’s Hospital – 22065001 / 22065005 / 105

• Manipal Hospital – 25024444 / 3344 / 25023250 / 25023260

• Columbia Asia (Hebbal) – 41791000 / 41791505 / 41791504

🚺 Women’s Helpline
• Vanitha Sahayavani (Police) – 1901

🚫 De-Addiction Support
• NIMHANS De-Addiction Unit – 26995360

🚨 Su***de Prevention
• Bembala Foundation – 18001039548 / +919980660548

• SAHAI – 08025497777

• We Care (Bengaluru Police) – 8277946600

• Vandrevala Foundation (24x7) – 02225706000

⚠️ Emergency: NIMHANS Casualty (24x7) – 08026995530 / 08026972230

🚑 Ambulance: 102 / 108

💬 You are not alone. Reaching out is strength.
🔁 Share this. It might save a life.

23/02/2026

🧠✨ Campus Health-Check: Paving a Path Towards Mental Well-being

We had the opportunity to be part of a thought provoking panel discussion hosted by Baatein, an initiative of the Rohini Nilekani Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM), NCBS.

The discussion brought together diverse voices..

Dr. Geetha Desai – Professor of Psychiatry, NIMHANS

Rakesh Mehar – Counsellor, Parivarthan Counselling Training & Research Centre

Dr. Raj Ladher – Professor, NCBS

Draupadi Patra – Student, NCBS

Prarthana Ghosh Dastidar – Student, IISc

Moderated by Shrija Palchaudhuri, CBM–NCBS

Th session made us to reflect on an important question..

How is the nature of student experience changing and are institutions adapting fast enough?

Key themes that emerged..
🔹 The research gap in understanding evolving student stressors
🔹 Internet & social media — networking vs comparison
🔹 Information overload & shrinking attention spans
🔹 AI and productivity ... but at what cognitive cost?
🔹 The changing nature of academic pressure

The disscusion led to spoke about building:
Strong mentorship structures
Training for research guides & faculty on handling student distress

Pedagogy + management training
Formal & informal support systems
Wellness centres that are visible and approachable
Mechanisms for dialogue — not just policies
Sometimes the most powerful intervention is simply asking:
“What’s going on?”

If a student isn’t doing their work,
instead of asking “Why aren’t they performing?”
we must ask — “What might they be going through?”
Quiet students often don’t reach out.
Support systems must reach them.
We also reflected on models like “Go

Ask Alice” (Columbia University) and the importance of proactive wellness ecosystems within campuses.

Healthy academic relationships matter.

Mental well-being is not separate from excellence — it sustains it. 🌱

Grateful to have been part of this dialogue and to continue advocating for student mental health.

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08/12/2025

📢 Hack for Social Cause 2026 – National Hackathon by MoYAS & IIT Bombay

Free Registration | Prizes up to ₹75,000 | Youth 18–29 | Student Teams

Hack for Social Cause (HSC) 2026 is a national-level technology innovation challenge launched under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD). This program empowers Indian youth (18–29 years) to build scalable, tech-driven solutions for major social problems — with mentorship from IIT Bombay.

If you are passionate about technology, innovation, and nation-building, this is a golden opportunity.

👉 Register Here: https://mybharat.gov.in/pages/hack_social
(Registration is FREE)

🌟 Why Participate?

This is more than a hackathon — it’s a national movement.

Participants get:

✔ Build real-world solutions for social impact
✔ Work with expert mentors from IIT Bombay & state institutions
✔ Hands-on innovation and prototype development experience
✔ National recognition & certificates
✔ Strengthened leadership, teamwork, and technical skills
✔ Opportunity to contribute to Viksit Bharat 2047 vision

🧩 Program Structure – 4 Stage Selection

Stage 1: Institutional Hackathon
Each college conducts an internal hackathon → selects 1 winning team.

Stage 2: State-Level Hackathon
Shortlisted teams receive expert mentoring and pitch to a state jury → Top 3 teams/state selected.

Stage 3: IIT Bombay Screening
IIT Bombay selects 1 finalist per State/UT → 36 National Finalists.

Stage 4: National Showcase – New Delhi
Grand national presentations at VBYLD 2026 → Top 5 national winners awarded.

🌍 Themes / Problem Areas

Choose from 8 national impact areas:

Rural Development & Livelihoods

Education & Skill Development

Healthcare & Wellbeing

Governance & Civic Tech

Environment & Sustainability

Digital Inclusion

AI, GIS & Emerging Technologies

Disaster Mitigation & Resilience

State/community-specific problems are encouraged.

👥 Eligibility

You can apply if:

You are an Indian Citizen

Age 18–29 years (as of 1 Sept 2025)

Studying in an AISHE-registered institution

Team of maximum 3 students from the same institution

All team members must register individually

At least one female member preferred

Interdisciplinary teams encouraged

📌 Required Submissions

Teams must prepare:

Problem statement + beneficiary analysis

Detailed solution concept

Technology stack + architecture

Working prototype (GitHub/GitLab link)

3–5 min demo video (min 720p)

Team roles & details

🗓 Important Dates (Tentative)

Oct 27 – Nov 5, 2025: Institution onboarding

Oct – Nov 9, 2025: College-level hackathons

Dec 15–17, 2025: State-level hackathons

Dec 19–22, 2025: IIT Bombay Screening

Jan 10–12, 2026: National Showcase, New Delhi

🏆 Awards & Benefits

Top 5 National Winners receive:

🥇 1st Prize – ₹75,000
🥈 2nd Prize – ₹50,000
🥉 3rd Prize – ₹25,000
🏅 4th Prize – ₹15,000
🏅 5th Prize – ₹15,000

Additional benefits:

Certificate of Excellence for National Finalists

₹5,000 prototype development grant

IIT Bombay mentorship

Startup India & incubation support

National exhibition & media visibility

Networking with policymakers

💡 Intellectual Property

All IPR remains with participants

Code must be open-source

Organizers may use content only for academic/promotional display

🔗 Official Link

Register Now: https://mybharat.gov.in/pages/hack_social
Technical Support: https://mybharat.gov.in/support

🌟 Final Note

Hack for Social Cause 2026 is a chance to become a young innovator and nation-builder. If you believe your ideas can create real change, don’t miss this opportunity.

My Bharat is an online Youth Leadership and Social Engagement Platform that aims to empower and engage youth to become leaders and active citizens in their communities.