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When the Future Decides to Protect the Present Dr. Touseef Bhatt Kashmir has long been celebrated as “Paradise on Earth”—a land where snow-capped mountains, majestic Chinars, crystal-clear streams, and serene lakes have inspired poets, artists, and travelers for centuries. Yet behind this breathtaking beauty lies an uncomfortable truth. The Valley’s fragile ecosystem is under immense […]

By making eco-friendly activities a core part of the learning experience, schools can inspire a generation of environmentally conscious individuals who are equipped to tackle the challenges of the future Eco-friendly activities are essential in fostering a sense of environmental responsibility in students from a young age. As climate change, pollution, and resource depletion become

The success of Ola and Uber has shown that the traffic chaos can be offset with resource pooling, communication system and geographical local services. Aijaz Ahmad Bhat (IPS) There is always a solution to any problem, but it requires just that identifying the source of the problem. If I am told what plagues our transport

Owing to deteriorating environment and climate change, observing environmentally friendly habits (Eco Habits) have assumed significance. The role of students as contributors to the solution to climate change, pollution and resource depletion is inevitable. Simple Eco Habits can help students contribute to sustainability efforts in environment protection initiative. The experts have listed some of the

SHAECH MONITORING DESK As a part of the National Survey on Extent and pattern for Substance Use in India, in order to understand the pattern and profile of substance use among school and college students across the country, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E) conducted a multi-site   survey   in 2018-2019  as  a   Focused  Thematic 

Teen drug use can greatly impact your child’s life. Learn how to help your teen make healthy choices and avoid using drugs and alcohol. Teenagers are at risk of drug misuse because of the way their brains develop. And in turn, drugs can affect brain development. Typical changes in social interactions, family life and independence

What are the common substances/ drugs of abuse? What are the local names of drugs? Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis / “ganja”, opium derived drugs / “abeem / afeem”, volatile substances like paint thinners, correction fluid, glue and sleeping pills and other medications are commonly abused as drugs by youth and adults in India. Is drug and

“Drugs are a waste of time. They destroy your memory and your self-respect and everything that goes along with your self-esteem.” – Kurt Cobain on the futility of substance abuse. SHAECH EDITORIAL DESK We have been experiencing an alarming increase in drug abuse among youngsters and teenagers in the recent years. The recent reports by

Is it punishment? Is it obedience? Is it rules? Is it enforcement? Is it always doing the same thing? Is it always doing the right thing? Is it consistency? Is it doing what you’re told? Is it rigid? Is it boring? Do you even get a choice? Do you just comply? To understand what discipline