The Indian parent is obsessed with making their kids doctors and engineers, betting everything on a “safe” career. But Chandrapur MBBS aspirant Anurag Borkar’s recent suicide raises the question: Just how safe can a profession be if your child feels trapped in it?

Ahead of World Mental Health Day 2025, here’s a closer look at why India’s teens are feeling more anxious, uncertain, and unheard than ever before

Student suicides in India have reached alarming levels, with over 13,800 cases reported in 2023, the highest in a decade, as per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2023 report. Experts and educators stress that academic pressure, emotional stress, and lack of accessible counselling are key factors, highlighting the urgent need for supportive interventions in schools and homes.

While Tele-MANAS provides support, academic pressure, career uncertainty, and mental health challenges cannot be solved by one counsellor alone, writes Ganesh Kohli

Every breath you take is a silent testament to the wonder of existence. Whether you are wide awake or deep in slumber, your body performs its duties with unwavering precision, ensuring your survival.This unceasing rhythm of life is the foundation of a silent symphony—a melody of moments often overlooked in the cacophony of daily distractions. Did you know that you make 35,000 decisions each day? From seemingly trivial choices to pivotal life-altering ones, each decision shapes your story.

Community-driven conversations have the power to drive meaningful change in education

The Middle East stands at a critical juncture, with nearly half of its population under the age of 24, this youthful demographic has immense potential to drive positive change

The 2024 Annual IC3 Conference & Expo was honored to host Gauranga Das as the Guest of Honour, where he shared profound insights on life and personal development through the lens of the Bhagavad Gita.