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Firefighters ignite the fire of victory at games
Firefighters ignite the fire of victory at World Police and Fire Games Uttarakhand firefighters delivered a stellar performance at the World Police and Fire Games 2025 in Birmingham, USA, securing an impressive 9 medals for India. This marks their first participation, showcasing exceptional courage and discipline on the global stage. Dimple Rawat won 6 medals, emerging as the star performer from among the four-member team, out of which 3 were women. Her haul included two gold, one silver, and one bronze in individual and mixed-team stair run events, alongside two team medals. The CM lauded their dedication.
Student stress linked to potential joblessness?
During a virtual workshop on Saturday, Dr Kanchan Negi, an international educationist, has highlighted the impact of escalating student mental health crisis on careers. As guest of honour, Dr Negi shed light on hidden struggles like performance pressure, digital overload, and fear of failure that college students often mask. She stressed that mental health must be given equal institutional priority. Dr Negi cited Uttarakhand Heritage School of Media And Advanced Studies as an example of a focus-driven, skill-based learning model addressing these challenges, and urged educators to adopt more humane teaching methods.
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