By Amruta Pawar, STEM Coordinator A simple lesson about how a car works became a national conversation on Computational Thinking. At the 8th Conference on Computational Thinking in Schools (CTiS 2026), held at IISER Pune from 30 July to 1 August 2026, the Centre for Youth Development and Activities showcased
A housing society’s journey towards responsible Waste Management By Sumit Chandanshive, Project Coordinator Across India, many urban housing societies still struggle with mixed waste. Recyclable materials like plastic, paper, cloth, e-waste and glass are often thrown together with general waste instead of being separated for recycling. This makes waste management
By ImpactLens Correspondent A.J. Philip’s recent open letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis raises a fundamental constitutional question: should the State protect citizens from coercion, or should it police their personal beliefs? The distinction is crucial. The government unquestionably has a duty to prevent conversion through force, fraud, threats
By Pramodini Naik, CYDA Taking Education Beyond the Classroom Community outreach and participation are essential components of meaningful and sustainable education, particularly in rural and tribal contexts where the development of children and adolescents is closely connected with their social, cultural, and economic environment. Education cannot achieve its full potential
By Mathew Mattam At an international gathering in New York, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat recently spoke of “one world, one humanity,” respect for diversity and the need to protect the identity of others. These are admirable principles. Yet, at almost the same moment in Maharashtra, some Christian churches began asking
By Impactlens Correspondent The world is passing through a period of profound instability. Wars and geopolitical rivalries are taking civilian lives, displacing communities and weakening international cooperation. Climate change is destroying livelihoods, while rising debt prevents developing countries from investing adequately in health, education, employment and social protection. Artificial intelligence
By Amruta Pawar, STEM Coordinator A simple lesson about how a car works became a national conversation on Computational Thinking. At the 8th Conference on Computational Thinking in Schools (CTiS 2026), held at IISER Pune from 30 July to 1 August 2026, the Centre for Youth Development and Activities showcased
A housing society’s journey towards responsible Waste Management By Sumit Chandanshive, Project Coordinator Across India, many urban housing societies still struggle with mixed waste. Recyclable materials like plastic, paper, cloth, e-waste and glass are often thrown together with general waste instead of being separated for recycling. This makes waste management
By ImpactLens Correspondent A.J. Philip’s recent open letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis raises a fundamental constitutional question: should the State protect citizens from coercion, or should it police their personal beliefs? The distinction is crucial. The government unquestionably has a duty to prevent conversion through force, fraud, threats
By Pramodini Naik, CYDA Taking Education Beyond the Classroom Community outreach and participation are essential components of meaningful and sustainable education, particularly in rural and tribal contexts where the development of children and adolescents is closely connected with their social, cultural, and economic environment. Education cannot achieve its full potential
By Mathew Mattam At an international gathering in New York, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat recently spoke of “one world, one humanity,” respect for diversity and the need to protect the identity of others. These are admirable principles. Yet, at almost the same moment in Maharashtra, some Christian churches began asking
By Impactlens Correspondent The world is passing through a period of profound instability. Wars and geopolitical rivalries are taking civilian lives, displacing communities and weakening international cooperation. Climate change is destroying livelihoods, while rising debt prevents developing countries from investing adequately in health, education, employment and social protection. Artificial intelligence
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