After losing his sister to poverty, Selvakumar — known as ‘Tailor Bro’ — began training women in tailoring for just Re 1. Over 18 years, he has empowered 4.6 lakh women across Tamil Nadu, while over 40 lakh more are learning through his YouTube channel, which helps women train and earn from home.
On World Suicide Prevention Day, Dr Aninda Sidhana offers a toolkit for families, educators, and peers on how to help a youth in India who is silently battling fears, hopelessness, and pressures.
Many people who contemplate suicide mask their inner pain but often leave subtle signs that can alert loved ones. This World Suicide Prevention Day, the focus is on encouraging open conversations and supporting those in distress. Psychologist Priyanka Varma shares how you can help.
An Engineered Dream, a National Award-winning documentary by Hemant Gaba, describes in detail the loneliness and claustrophobia students face while preparing for JEE in Kota, Rajasthan, the coaching institute capital of India.
Dehradun’s Ekta Kapoor survived marital rape, three suicide attempts and severe depression. Today, she is an internationally certified fitness trainer, a national powerlifting champion, and the owner of Uttarakhand’s first premium personal fitness studio.
“I have seen media houses showing a rope knot, bloody knife, syringes or chemical cans. These are deeply triggering images. They must be avoided because it gives people ideas to those already contemplating suicide.”
“I have secured my son’s financial future,” says Shilpa who successfully runs her business and often gets invited by reputed educational institutions to share her inspiring story and deliver lessons on business management.