By Amruta Pawar, STEM Coordinator, CYDA On July 26, 2025, the Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA) marked a significant milestone by presenting its groundbreaking model, “Unplugged to Plugged: Computational Thinking Without Computers,” at the prestigious 7th Conference on Computational Thinking in Schools (CTiS 2025), held at IISER Pune.
By Pritesh Kamble, Inclusion Head, CYDA Mohan (name changed), a young man from Nanded, Maharashtra, always felt drawn to colors and creativity. While many boys in his neighborhood played cricket, he found happiness experimenting with his mother’s makeup kit. For him, cosmetics were about confidence, transformation, and freedom of expression.
By Swati Shirtar, Assistant Director, Gender Unit, CYDA Domestic violence and dowry-related harassment are deeply rooted issues in Indian society. These problems are perpetuated by patriarchal beliefs that treat women as mere commodities. For many women, violence is often not confined to their marital homes. Discrimination and control frequently begin
By Pritesh Kamble, Head of Inclusion Unit, CYDA From a daily wage labourer to a dignified business, this is the story of a man who challenged poverty and social barriers to create a dignified life for himself and his family. Ramesh Madhavrao Waghmare is a skilled tailor from Nanded who
Priya Pharande, Program Manager, CYDA Festivals in India have always been a blend of devotion, tradition, and community celebration. Over the years, however, the excessive use of DJs and loud music systems during Ganeshotsav, Dahi-Handi, and other festivals has raised concerns about noise pollution, traffic chaos, and health issues. “The
By Pramodini Naik,Assistant Director, CYDA The Independence Day is not only a milestone in India’s journey of freedom, but also a reminder of our responsibility to uphold the democratic values, rights, and duties that define our nation. At Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA), this day is an opportunity
By Amruta Pawar, STEM Coordinator, CYDA On July 26, 2025, the Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA) marked a significant milestone by presenting its groundbreaking model, “Unplugged to Plugged: Computational Thinking Without Computers,” at the prestigious 7th Conference on Computational Thinking in Schools (CTiS 2025), held at IISER Pune.
By Pritesh Kamble, Inclusion Head, CYDA Mohan (name changed), a young man from Nanded, Maharashtra, always felt drawn to colors and creativity. While many boys in his neighborhood played cricket, he found happiness experimenting with his mother’s makeup kit. For him, cosmetics were about confidence, transformation, and freedom of expression.
By Swati Shirtar, Assistant Director, Gender Unit, CYDA Domestic violence and dowry-related harassment are deeply rooted issues in Indian society. These problems are perpetuated by patriarchal beliefs that treat women as mere commodities. For many women, violence is often not confined to their marital homes. Discrimination and control frequently begin
By Pritesh Kamble, Head of Inclusion Unit, CYDA From a daily wage labourer to a dignified business, this is the story of a man who challenged poverty and social barriers to create a dignified life for himself and his family. Ramesh Madhavrao Waghmare is a skilled tailor from Nanded who
Priya Pharande, Program Manager, CYDA Festivals in India have always been a blend of devotion, tradition, and community celebration. Over the years, however, the excessive use of DJs and loud music systems during Ganeshotsav, Dahi-Handi, and other festivals has raised concerns about noise pollution, traffic chaos, and health issues. “The
By Pramodini Naik,Assistant Director, CYDA The Independence Day is not only a milestone in India’s journey of freedom, but also a reminder of our responsibility to uphold the democratic values, rights, and duties that define our nation. At Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA), this day is an opportunity
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