Author: Ms Saisha Kundu, Class 9 student, KR Mangalam World School, GK2 | 5th September, 2026 My school holidays had just started when we received a school circular announcing that all students were required to participate in the SEWA program (Social Empowerment through Work Education) and officially log their community service hours. Looking for a
Author: Mr Prithu Nath, DocPress, Gulmohar Park | 6th June, 2026 Modern science is rediscovering what ancient healing traditions always understood — the health of the human body begins in the gut. Emerging microbiome research now suggests that bowel transit time and digestive rhythm may influence inflammation, metabolism, immunity, mood, cardiovascular wellness, and even brain
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Author: Jhilmil Rathore (Student Volunteer) | 2nd May, 2026 On the surface, working with athletes at Special Olympics Bharat looked like what I expected—training sessions, team activities, structured routines. But somewhere in between all of that, something much quieter and more uncomfortable started to unfold. I began noticing how quickly we decide things for others.
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Author: Team NRF | 11th April 2026 Introduction: The Growing Challenge Few are Talking About Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, cognition, and daily functioning. In a review by de Lau and Breteler (2006) [1], it was reported that an estimated 10 million people in the world (i.e., approximately 0.3%
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Author: Mr Sumit Sehgal Author | Poet | Mentor to Young Minds Founder, Young Dragons’ Literary Hub | 4th April, 2026 On World Autism Awareness Day, I find myself not just thinking about autism, but thinking about how I changed. Because the truth is, autism didn’t change.I did. Phase 1: Unaware (2010) My first introduction to autism
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Author: Mihika (Child Guidance Counsellor) | 28th March 2026 When I reflect on my childhood, my memories are not characterized by toys or screens, but by outdoor indigenous games that filled our evenings with life, laughter and learning. Stapoo drawn with chalk on the ground, chupan chupai that turned hiding corners into spaces of thrill
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Author: Mr Sumit Sehgal Author | Poet | Mentor to Young Minds Founder, Young Dragons’ Literary Hub | 21st March, 2026 Some experiences quietly shift the way we look at life. My journey with NRF — The Neuroaid and Research Foundation has been one such experience. Last year, when I conducted my first storytelling workshop
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Author: Dr Priya Jain, Consultant – Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics | 14th March, 2026 “Taming the free spirit of children is not our goal. Showing them how to grow in harmony with themselves and others – that’s our job” Oppositional Defiant Disorder (“ODD”) is a condition in which a child has behavioral problems of being mostly angry
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Author: Dr Monika (HOD Occupational Therapy and Joint Head Administration, NRF) | 7th March, 2026 What do a bus depot, railway platform, airport terminal, hotel, school or hospital have in common? That’s right, it is the WAITING ROOM. Have you ever sat or stood in the corner of a waiting room and observed the people?
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Author: Jhilmil Rathore (Student Volunteer) | 21st February, 2026 Footpaths in India are legally a pedestrian’s fundamental right (Article 226), designed for safe walking. In several investigative pieces by Newslaundry (An independent media organisation) a disturbing but familiar reality of urban India is laid bare: footpaths in residential areas—especially in so-called “posh” colonies of Delhi—are no longer
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