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The Entrepreneurship Cell of Delhi Technological University is organising its annual \u2018Techstars Startup Weekend\u2019 powered by Google for Startups from 23rd to 25th October 2020. The event is to foster the spirit of entrepreneurship in the young minds. 500+ startup enthusiasts participate every year to learn, discover, connect and strive to create a startup from scratch in 54 hours. This year the event will be online and Zoom and Discord will be the platforms.<\/p>
The best startup idea will be awarded cash prizes, certified hampers and goodies, along with investment and incubation opportunities to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>
From getting discounts at finance and bitcoin courses to acquiring a funding upto Rs. 10 Lacs, the incentives are huge. Keeping the stakes high, the winners will also get access to premium softwares and scholarships. <\/p>
Register now at <\/a>startupweekend.ecelldtu.in <\/a>\n\n<\/p>Our esteemed panel of judges - Mr. I.P. Singh (Addl. Chief Adviser- Min. of Finance, Govt. Of India), Mr. Anil Bhasin (President, Havells), Mr. Anjan Gupta (VP, Morgan Stanley), Mr. Vikramjeet Singh (President and CHRO, Bajaj Allianz Gen. Insurance), Mr. Satyam Manohar (Director, OLA), Mr. Vivek Abraham (VP and Global Outreach Head-INVEST INDIA) and Mr. Alok Tiwari (Director and Country Head, one.com) would carefully review the ideas and presentations of the teams and provide their expert guidance to bring the best out of the finalists. \nStartup Weekend 2020 - Discover, Create and Learn from the best.<\/p>Register now at startupweekend.ecelldtu.in<\/a><\/p>"}]
Our esteemed panel of judges - Mr. I.P. Singh (Addl. Chief Adviser- Min. of Finance, Govt. Of India), Mr. Anil Bhasin (President, Havells), Mr. Anjan Gupta (VP, Morgan Stanley), Mr. Vikramjeet Singh (President and CHRO, Bajaj Allianz Gen. Insurance), Mr. Satyam Manohar (Director, OLA), Mr. Vivek Abraham (VP and Global Outreach Head-INVEST INDIA) and Mr. Alok Tiwari (Director and Country Head, one.com) would carefully review the ideas and presentations of the teams and provide their expert guidance to bring the best out of the finalists. \nStartup Weekend 2020 - Discover, Create and Learn from the best.<\/p>
Register now at startupweekend.ecelldtu.in<\/a><\/p>"}]
Entrepreneurship Cell of Delhi Technological University brings to you a dynamic, exciting and a life changing opportunity - Techstars Startup Weekend 2020 powered by Google for Startups. <\/p>
A platform which allows one to take giant leaps in the business world and lay the foundation of their dreams with like minded people, top notch mentors and the best tools available. <\/p>
Startup weekend is the place where budding entrepreneurs share their platform with like-minded people with one common goal - to launch a start-up in 54 hours. At this Startup Weekend, the participants will have just 54 hours to experience the highs and lows of what it is like to create a startup and run it. <\/p>
The winner will be decided by some of the top notch entrepreneurs and business tycoons including Mr Satyam Manohar (Director Ola), Anjan Gupta (Vice president JP Morgan), Vikram Jeet singh ( President Bajaj Allianz) etc. <\/p>
The winners will be awarded investment and incubation opportunities along with many startup services to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey along with exciting goodies and merchandise. <\/p>
Register now at startupweekend.ecelldtu.in<\/a> to experience the exhilarating journey of the \"No Talk, All action\u201d plan.<\/p>About E-Cell DTU:<\/p>\u2018E-Cell DTU, for the past 12 years has been advocating the spirit of being a \u2018CREATOR\u2019 by providing the students the right guidance and mentorship from venture capitalists, angel investors, and top industrialists and striving to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem. <\/p>They attempt to foster new values amongst young individuals to make them an exemplary engineer imbibed with the idea of productive, innovative and independent thinking. They also aim to create a 'CHANGE' with out of the box ideas and training individuals to make them the creators of this change. <\/p>Startup Weekend resuscitates with the participants full of vigor and their exciting new ideas which they pitch in front of an esteemed panel of judges.<\/p>"}]
About E-Cell DTU:<\/p>
\u2018E-Cell DTU, for the past 12 years has been advocating the spirit of being a \u2018CREATOR\u2019 by providing the students the right guidance and mentorship from venture capitalists, angel investors, and top industrialists and striving to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem. <\/p>
They attempt to foster new values amongst young individuals to make them an exemplary engineer imbibed with the idea of productive, innovative and independent thinking. They also aim to create a 'CHANGE' with out of the box ideas and training individuals to make them the creators of this change. <\/p>
Startup Weekend resuscitates with the participants full of vigor and their exciting new ideas which they pitch in front of an esteemed panel of judges.<\/p>"}]
Instances of people rising against all odds are not only heartwarming but also inspirational. Cerebral Palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person\u2019s ability to move, maintain balance and maintain posture. It is a condition that affects a person\u2019s life in a very drastic manner and takes a lot to overcome the hurdles it puts in the affected person\u2019s life. Today, I.e. October 6, is International Cerebral Palsy Day.<\/p>
One such person who fought against her challenges and also became a TEDx speaker is city-based MNC employee Kruti Beesam. Having been born with cerebral palsy, she faced issues due to lack of inclusivity of people with impairment at most places. And that makes her journey so far highly inspirational.<\/p>
\u201cMy umbilical cord was wrapped around my neck and that led to a part of my brain being damaged at birth. My parents realised something was wrong a few months after I was born, when I wasn\u2019t reaching the usual milestones and it was revealed then that I have cerebral palsy and all of my limbs are affected. I can now use only my right hand to an extent and that\u2019s how I get everything done,\u201d shares Kruti, who gave a TEDx talk on \u2018disability and inclusivity\u2019 at GRIET. It took several surgeries abroad to enable her to walk, with support at the very least.<\/p>
The things most of us take for granted, like going to school, getting a degree, etc., were something that Kruti had to struggle with. \u201cI joined nursery at 8 and because of my impairment, even things like writing exams was tough for me as I couldn\u2019t write as fast as other kids do,\u201d she explains. That\u2019s not all, she even faced discrimination as a reputed college that she applied to refused to let her use the elevator, and her parents were even advised to not waste their time getting her educated. Nevertheless, she enrolled herself in a BA course at Shadan College and graduated with three gold medals to her credit.<\/p>
About inclusivity and acceptance, Kruti is of the opinion that it all starts at home. \u201cMy family supported me throughout my life. That\u2019s where inclusivity starts. I know of a person with impairment who had to drop out of college because her family didn\u2019t want to support her,\u201d says Kruti, adding, \u201cIf the family supports, it gives people with impairment the necessary confidence to make a life for themselves.\u201d<\/p>
She also believes that the infrastructure should also be built keeping the differently-abled persons in mind. \u201cWhen I went to the USA for my surgeries, I realised all the places there are wheelchair-friendly and I could get onto a bus by myself or go out on my mechanised wheelchair. But again, I believe it is up to people to be more visible and more vocal for the government and decision-makers to notice and be sensitised towards their needs,\u201d she says.<\/p>
For being vocal about it and for her attempts to get ramps installed at polling booths, at the very least, during the 2014 elections, Kruti was awarded the Naveena Mahila award by a popular city-based TV channel.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1601969779059","data":"5f7c1e80b0641"}]
News is everywhere but is it all true?\n\n\nThe term fake news is gaining momentum now but it's not all new, only the platform used is the new thing about it. Propaganda has been around for centuries, and the internet is only the latest means of communication to be abused to spread lies and misinformation. <\/p>
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In the age of information, there is news and info everywhere. So how can you tell if a news is true or a hoax. When you see a set of articles you click on the interesting ones this happens with everyone so for content creators the only way your content reaches more people is if it\u2019s more interesting and more relatable. For this to be achieved they can actually create interesting content and put more effort into what they write or the easier way is to just fake it.\n\n <\/p>
Globally, Snopes and in India Social Media Hoax Slayer, AltNews are some forums which expose fake news. Even though these kinds of sites exist most people never care so much to verify the news when they read and share, and simply choose to believe it. \n<\/p>
There are many instances in which fake news has caused a panic in people, the best example is that of covid-19. When the pandemic outbreak started there were fake news everywhere from \u2018miracles fruit can cure corona\u2019 to \u2018you can never believe what this man has done to cure corona\u2019 all existed. Maybe not everybody believed in these news but the one believed it clicked on it, this is all it needed to create a panic. <\/p>
Spread of fake news has been a grave problem in India, in terms of inciting public unrest leading to social tension in the events of even a small incident involving two or more communities. Instances have taken place where a minor argument led to major clashes, thanks to the news made \"viral\" among the WhatsApp users. <\/p>
People have been sensitised and made aware about the misuse of social media through public advertisements, and it has fortunately resulted in creating an impact in the recent months.<\/p>
It's no suprise that watsapp and social media are the breeding points of these fake news. Misinformation and disinformation spread in the media is becoming a serious socialchallenge. It is leading to the poisonous atmosphere on the web and causing riots and lynchings on the road .<\/p>
For an average user when they go through news sites they choose to believe what they read but when they do find out not all news is true. What do you think is going to happen? They start to second question everything or they just turn a blind eye to it.\n\nI think either of the situations is dangerous. <\/p>
\n\n\nRumors are as old as language itself. In fact, some believe that language may have arisen so people could gossip. Fake news is not going away anytime soon. So to check for fake news facebook fact checking and twitter flags isnt gonna cut it, so what can you do?\n\n\nThe solution is education. Specifically, it\u2019s about giving people the power of critical thinking. If you\u2019re a better thinker, you\u2019re a better judge of information, and that\u2019s how we will finally beat fake news.The lack of critical thinking is dangerous for many reasons, perhaps the most important of which is the inability of voters to discern legitimate information from nonsense. <\/p>
Fake news is a problem for all of us so we all have to solve it. We all have the responsibility to double check news before sharing it to our friends and family. We each have the capacity to cut through the muck and emerge as well-informed citizens ready to tackle the challenges of the 21st century.\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>"}]
There is extensive buzz going all over media over Bollywood\u2019s alleged links to the drug mafia, with several actors being questioned by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The NCB used private chats of the talent manager Jaya Saha for its investigation and this has also triggered a debate with many users questioning the encryption and safety of WhatsApp. India has about 200 million active Whatsapp users and the number is increasing every day. Most colleges students rely on WhatsApp for interpersonal communication and also for a lot of college related work. In such a scenario, it is important for students to understand that though end-to-end encryptions and more exist, it is also crucial for the users themselves to stay safe. <\/p>
In WhatsApp, one-on-one conversations are encrypted. It means that only the sender and the recipient can read the messages and the chats cannot be intercepted by any third person, even the organisation itself. But, the problem arises with screenshots, phone being stolen, sharing passwords, etc. <\/p>
Even WhatsApp issued a statement recently, saying, \u201cWhatsApp protects your messages with end-to-end encryption so that only you and the person you\u2019re communicating with can read what is sent. Nobody can access it, not even WhatsApp. It\u2019s important to remember that people sign up on WhatsApp using only a phone number. WhatsApp follows guidance provided by OS manufacturers for on-device storage and we encourage people to take advantage of the security features provided by the OS, such as strong passwords or biometric IDs, to prevent third parties from accessing content stored on device.\u201d<\/p>
Another issue comes up with backing up the data on a cloud service, as even WhatsApp officially declared that it is not responsible for the safety of the data if it is stored on a cloud service. The tech giant issued a statement, which read, \u201cMedia and messages you back up in Google drive aren\u2019t protected by WhatsApp end-to-end encryption.\u201d And also for iPhone users, it says, \u201cMedia and messages you backup aren\u2019t protected by WhatsApp end-to-end encryption while in iCloud.\u201d In such a scenario, it is better to turn off the backup feature on phones. <\/p>
Some tips for you to stay safe: <\/p>
Avoid keeping screenshots of chats<\/p>
Update apps often<\/p>
Don\u2019t give apps permission to access your data<\/p>
Avoid cloud backups<\/p>
Don\u2019t share your password when giving your phone for repair<\/p>
Don\u2019t use WhatsApp web on computers you don\u2019t trust<\/p>
Treat group chats as public platforms<\/p>
When you dispose off of an old device, wipe the data on it<\/p>
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Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam aka SP Balasubrahmanyam aka SBP was not just a singer. He was a legend, whose voice gave the world over 40000 songs in 16 Indian languages over a career that lasted more than half a century. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1601030118843","data":"
He enrolled in Engineering but later discontinued his studies owing to health reasons and throughout his late-teens, he won several singing competitions, judged by the biggest names of Telugu music, like Ghantasala. Making his debut in 1966, he first lent his voice as a playback singer for the movie Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna and just a few days later, he sang his first non-Telugu song. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1601030118842","data":"
He had the rare distinction of rendering the most songs on a single day by any singer, as he 21 songs in Kannada in Bangalore from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on 8 February 1981 and 19 songs in Tamil, 16 songs in Hindi in a day which is a notable achievement and a record.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1601030118841","data":"
It can be said affirmatively that in the 50+ years of his singing career, he rubbed shoulders and worked with the best of the best in the Indian cinema and he garnered international acclaim in 1980 when he lent his voice for the classic film Sankarabharabam. As he wasn\u2019t a traditionally trained singer, his style of music fits the film aesthetics perfectly and he also won his first National Film award for his work for the same film. Just a year later, he got another National Award for Ek Duje Ke Liye. <\/p>
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After he started to work with music composed by the maestro Ilayaraja, he started giving a slight classical touch to his songs, as evident in the film Sagarasangamam, which earned him yet another national award.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1601030118846","data":"
Even in Bollywood, his voice was known and recognised in highly successful films like Maine Pyaar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hai Kaun, and a scenario took place where people expected his voice in a Salman Khan film, always. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1601030118845","data":"
Through his work with A. R. Rahman from the early 90s, he gave us songs which became cult classics through the decades. He also earned the prestigious Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards from the government of India, apart from being the host and judge of the most popular Telugu music reality show Paadutha Theeyaga. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1601030118844","data":"
Apart from this, he was also an excellent actor, music director and a dubbing\/mimicry artist, having lent his voice for actors like Kamal Hassan and more.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1601030118847","data":"
On September 25, 2020, he passed away after battling COVID for almost 2 months. As a line from one of his classic songs \u201cThakita Thadimi\u201d goes - Narudi Brathuku Natana, Eeswarudi Talapu Ghatana, Ah Rendi Natta Naduma Nikenduku Intha Tapana (a human\u2019s life is a drama and god\u2019s call is an incident, why do you have to worry between these two), he lived his years just creating songs that will echo in the hearts and minds of Indians forever. Rest in peace, legend...<\/p>"}]
I was watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s stone for some-thousandth time last night and looking at Draco Malfoy, played by Tom Felton, made me want to write this. In the Harry Potter series, which is set in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Draco Malfoy is an antagonist and is the stereotypical bully, as he struts around the school with two of his friends who also double up as his bodyguards and his personal thugs to bully others. Just like Malfoy, we all have a bully in our lives and as the internet expression goes, if you haven\u2019t experienced bullying, there is a chance that you are a bully yourself.<\/p>
But what is bullying? Bluntly put, it is a pattern of repeatedly harming and humiliating others, especially those who are weaker, younger, socially weaker or in vulnerable in comparison to the bully. It is a deliberate act of targeting those who are of lesser power. It can involve verbal attacks, threats, physical harm, exclusion from activities, ostracising, damaging or manipulating relationships and more. <\/p>
For bullies to behave that way, there can be several reasons, from the lack of their social skills to get what they want or for the sense of power that they wield over the victim. It is also a way of establishing social dominance (which is the form that usually happens in colleges), and it can range from mild trolling to establish dominance to physical assault.<\/p>
Though this subject has been addressed in several books, movies and series (most popularly in the American series 13 Reasons Why), the fact is, it is not just restricted to a school or a college environment and can have drastically debilitating effect on a person\u2019s mental health and their future lives.<\/p>
For instance, I was bullied in school till I learned to handle it and it ended up defining the kind of person that I am. I am vary of a potential bully when I enter a new workplace or any such and all this happens in a very unconscious manner. I am also guilty of being a bully at one point in life, in school and college.<\/p>
Bullying is worse when it is experienced by a college student as the student is in his\/her formative years and it can shape or break the person\u2019s personality, leading to communication difficulties in life, trust issues and more.<\/p>
In today\u2019s age, where every student has an instagram profile in addition to being present on several other social networking websites, there are also high chances of the student experiencing cyber-bullying, as it can be done in an anonymous manner and it can be done in a manner that makes every friend of the victim know about it, adding to the humiliation.<\/p>
There\u2019s also a possibility of one experiencing bullying even at a workplace, either from a superior or from a peer and bullying at a workplace is even worse because there are several socioeconomic things at stake at a workplace. It is imperative to spot it and nip it in the bud.<\/p>
There are several resources on the internet as to how bullying can be handled but what has to be done first is to spot the first signs of a bully and start handling it right then and there. Physical confrontation won\u2019t help as it can lead to increased bullying but being assertive and holding your ground will help. Also, calling out a bully on their actions will also help to a great extent.<\/p>
Remember, bullies do what they do because they want to relish the sense of power they get. Don\u2019t fall victim to it, don\u2019t let your friends fall victim to it.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1600832159911","data":"
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Birdwatching aka birding is a popular hobby and is fairly easy to pursue. All you need to have to start off is a good pair of binoculars or a camera if you want to take snapshots of beautiful birds. Hyderabad is home to a healthy-sized birding community and Ritish Kannayagari, of KMIT, is an avid birder who has been pursuing this hobby for a few years now, after having been introduced to it incidentally.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1600706900734","data":"5f68860683074"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1600706900735","data":"
\"My first birding experience was to Narsapur Forest with a group called DCP Expedtions. I was newly introduced to birdwatching in this photowalk, I had a very basic camera with kit lens and there were other people with swanky equipment, shooting brilliant pictures of birds. That was when I really got interested in birding,\" says Ritish, who also feels that bird watching is a really challenging hobby, adding, \"The hobby needs a lot of dedication and observational skills and also needs you to be connected a lot to the nature.\"<\/p>
Birdwatching can also teach a person a lot about nature and ecology. It is a hobby that requires a person to travel a lot and explore wilderness without any fear or hesitation and in turn, it enables a person to know a lot about the behaviour of various animals, the role vegetation plays in animal-life and more. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1600706900736","data":"5f688610a89fe"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1600706900737","data":"
\"I like bird watching because I love travel and nature. I got to learn a lot about bird behaviour, how different vegetations in nature attract different birds. How each thing in nature is helpful to each other in survival, how different trees help in different birds. How the animals or birds adapt to the changes in environment and so on, shares Ritish, also adding, \"It is a hobby that helped me explore my love for travelling and helped me understand various aspects of photography as well, as nature photography is very different compared to other genres of photography.\"<\/p>
He learnt identifying birds through two mentors he had in the birding community and he says, \"I can now identify more than 200 species of birds and in the beginning, I used to take help of my mentors and also a book called Birds of Indian Subcontinent, to learn how to identify birds.\"<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1600706900738","data":"5f68861b21582"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1600706900739","data":"
Having managed to spot and take pictures of rare birds like Hen Harrier, Black Eagle, Lesser Florican, Malabar Trogon, Crested Bunting, Indian Skimmer, Ritish says the rarest bird he spotted was Lesser Florican, which is a critically endangered bird. <\/p>
According to him, it is easy for students to start off with birding as you don't really need a lot of equipment to start off, as he says, \"Birding will teach you a lot and you can start off without any equipment. It also gives you a majorly different perspective.<\/p>"}]
Decades before the IT industry of Hyderabad made it popular, it was one man whose actions towards developing the city and whose wealth put this city on the global map \u2014 Mir Osman Ali Khan Asaf Jah VII, the last Nizam of Hyderabad.<\/p>
In 1937, the Time magazine had him on the cover page as the world\u2019s richest man and the fifth richest man in history, with a total wealth of $2 billion at the time.<\/p>
Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur ascended to the throne of the erstwhile Hyderabad State upon the death of his father Mahbub Ali Khan, who was the sixth Nizam. He was one of the five princes under the British Rule, who were entitled to a 21-gun salute, and owing to his support to the British during World War 1, held the title \u2018Faithful Ally of the British Crown\u2019. <\/p>
He was also the only ruler of a princely state with the title \u2018His Exalted Highness\u2019.He was known for his benevolence and for being a patron of education, science and development. His emphasis on education is further reinforced by the fact that 11 per cent of the State budget was devoted to education.<\/p>
This, perhaps, is most evident in the fact that most of the public hospitals, colleges and buildings such as Osmania University, Osmania Hospital, High Court building, Kacheguda Railway Station, Town Hall (Assembly building), Moazzam Jahi Market, and more were built during his reign. It was also during his reign that electricity was introduced and roads and railways were developed in the region.<\/p>
He is also known for the establishment of the Begumpet Airport in 1930, making it one of the first airports in the country. In addition to this, Deccan Airways, established by the Nizam in 1945, was one of the first airways in the country.<\/p>
Despite his vast wealth, which was reportedly 2 per cent of the economy of the USA at the time, he is known to have led a fairly simple personal life, as there are several reports that say he restricted his personal spending to \u00a31 a day.<\/p>
After the Indo-Pak partition of 1947, the princely states were given the option of choosing to join either India or Pakistan and it was then that the Nizam refused to join either and instead, wanted his 16 million people and 82,698-square-mile territory to be a separate kingdom within the British Commonwealth. This idea existed till the newly established Indian government sent a division of the Indian Army and a tank brigade in an operation codenamed Operation Polo.<\/p>
Following Operation Polo in September 1948, Major General Syed Ahmed El Edroos, the Commander-in-Chief of the Hyderabad State army, formally surrendered to Major General Joyanto Nath Chaudhuri of the Indian army, and Hyderabad State was integrated into the country of India.<\/p>
Subsequently, Mir Osman Ali Khan became the titular Nizam.<\/p>
With all his honours and titles, the name of the last Nizam reads as \u201cGeneral His Exalted Highness Rustam-i-Dauran, Arustu-i-Zaman, Wal Mamaluk, Asaf Jah VII, Muzaffar ul-Mamaluk, Nizam ul-Mulk, Nizam ud-Daula, Nawab Mir Sir Osman Ali Khan Siddqi Bahadur, Sipah Salar, Fath Jang, Faithful Ally of the British Government, Nizam of Hyderabad and Berar, GCSI, GBE.\u201d<\/p>"}]
Students taking up initiatives is nothing new and in fact, even in these times of a pandemic, students have come forward to help solve problems for the underprivileged. The students associated with the NGO - Street Cause, have now provided lights to a remote tribal village in Khammam.<\/p>
A tribe is not something which can be created out of a thin line. It is small enough to feel personal but at the same time large enough to make a difference. As social animals, we have a \u201cneed to belong\u201d. We might not experience this need very often or even be aware that we have it but it resides within us nonetheless.<\/p>
Even within the time of the pandemic, the students strived hard to ensure the tribal families of Utavaagu in Kamepalli, Khammam district, get safe, sustainable lighting solution for their problem, as that village doesn\u2019t even have basic electricity. <\/p>
Street Cause Eforce, whose aim is eco-friendliness and sustained livelihood came up with the activity of giving solar lights, recognizing the need and importance of light in everyone\u2019s lives. At a cost of Rs. 34000, the initiative, titled Project Kanthi, provided solar street lights to the village, where over 40 families reside. <\/p>
According to Pranav Reddy, one of the students involved in the project, they wanted to have a holistic approach to solving this issue, as he shares, \u201cWe wanted to achieve an eco-friendly, cost-effective and sustainable solution for the village and we went ahead with doing this after we figured out the technical aspects and spoke to the village leaders. Along with me, Maheshwari and Bhargav worked on this project.\u201d<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1600154579162","data":"5f606d37b45a0"}]
Tomorrow, I.e. September 10, is world suicide prevention day. While most of 2020 was spent in lockdowns across the world, there has also been a significant rise in depression, anxiety, loneliness and more because of the lockdowns. Added to this, is the fact that the lockdowns saw a massive increase in domestic violence and more. <\/p>
Mental health concerns like depression and anxiety is being seen increasingly in the student community and it has drastically increased as the once-vibrant community has been restricted to homes. In such a scenario, it is important to understand mental health issues and make yourself aware of the same.<\/p>
According to student counsellor and clinical psychologist Radhika Acharya, among the top reasons for suicidal attempts among students is untreated depression. <\/p>
\u201cPeople don\u2019t realise but a suicide attempt or suicidal thoughts in someone are a cry for help. These can happen because of unidentified\/undertreated\/untreated mental health issues, fear of rejection, breakups, lack of support systems, lack of life skills to cope up with issues and more. Also a problem with the student community is that they can\u2019t approach an expert by themselves and parents\u2019 perspectives come into play here as most people have a major stigmatised notion about mental health issues. They also think that their child is blackmailing them about suicide. There are also chances of suicidal thoughts because of family history of suicide,\u201d says Radhika.<\/p>
A majority of the people with suicidal intentions and thoughts show some warning signs, according to Radhika. They might talk about death or suicide, they might be withdrawn, they might be pessimistic about issues and they might also feel their friends and family are suffering because of them. In that scenario, it is imperative for people around to notice these signs and realise that the person around them might be suicidal.<\/p>
The suicidal person might also engage in reckless behaviour, experience extreme mood swings, experience rage and revengeful thoughts in addition to sleep issues. Another threat factor is that the internet is a resource for finding methods of suicide. <\/p>
If you spot these signs in your friend or family member, according to Radhika, you should ensure you let the person know that you are there for them and let them know that you will work along with them to find a solution. Make the person realise that their suicidal feeling is a temporary emotion, without trivialising their problem, and let them know that they should consider not acting on that emotion. Ensure you are just a phone-call away and you are there for them.<\/p>
Be alert, save a life.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1599640194968","data":"
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