Volume 13 | Issue 11 |

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Rapid proliferation of electronic gadgets has made e-waste one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world, while India has emerged as the third-largest generator of e-waste. Improper handling of e-waste poses serious threats to human health and the environment because of the toxic nature of its constituents, like lead, mercury, and cadmium. Over the last ten years, India has gradually developed a regulatory framework for e-waste by enacting the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2011, 2016, and 2022, incorporating mechanisms like extended producers' responsibility, digital monitoring, and formal recycling. Challenges persist in the domination by the informal sector, inadequate infrastructure, low public awareness, and sporadic enforcement. Case studies of initiatives like Attero Recycling and Dell Reconnect illustrate how private sector-NGO interventions can help bridge the gaps. The study emphasizes that an integrated approach using legal enforcement, technological innovation, circular economy practices, and multi-stakeholder collaboration is required for sustainable e-waste management in India.

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E-waste, electronic waste management, India, environmental law, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), informal sector, recycling, circular economy, policy implementation, public awareness, digital monitoring, sustainability, hazardous waste, resource recovery, governance.

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The Elder Care Voice Aid is an assistive technology solution designed to support senior citizens in managing their daily routines through simple voice-based interaction. The system focuses primarily on enabling voice-activated reminders for medication, hydration, appointments, and other essential tasks. Unlike traditional reminder applications, this system ensures safety and reliability by stopping the alert only when the care receiver verbally confirms that the task has been completed.

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Elder care, Voice recognition, Speech-based reminders, Assistive technology, Medication adherence, Smart healthcare, Voice user interface (VUI), Reminder system, Human-computer interaction, Senior safety, Digital health monitoring, Accessibility technology.

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BACKGROUND: In today's scenario, we see only a few completely healthy people. Others are afflicted with many physical and psychological problems. Other than communicable and infectious diseases or any injury, the main reason for all the non-communicable diseases is severe stress load. This stress, if left untreated, causes hurdles in living life to the fullest by causing hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, heart problems, neurological disorders, and many other disorders. It is also evident that, no doubt, allopathic medicines are very successful in curbing the symptoms of diseases; they have an adverse impact on human beings as side effects. Other alternative therapies like yoga, naturopathy, ayurveda, etc., and following a good lifestyle have improved health. According to WHO, health is not merely the absence of disease; it's the state of complete physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. Yoga is evident in its effect on the mind, body, and consciousness. Meditation has a very calming and relaxing effect on the whole being. Both healthy and unhealthy people practice different meditations, and they have miraculous impacts on improving their well-being. One of the most prevalent meditations is the MIND SOUND RESONANCE TECHNIQUE, developed by SVYASA, BANGALORE. This review article explores its potential in improving various aspects of the mind, body, and consciousness. METHODS: We conducted this narrative review using published PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar literature. The main author also performed the screening. Other potentially eligible citations were also included. If the references of included articles were found helpful for the review, they were also searched. Relevant ancient books were also cited in the review. OBSERVATIONS: MSRT is a non-invasive, cost-effective, and easily applicable practice by people of even old age. Studies indicate that it contributes to better life quality by improving sleep quality and alleviating stress, depression, and anxiety caused either due to physical or psychological reasons. It also improves cognitive abilities (attention, concentration and executive functions), frontal hemodynamic activity of the brain, respiration, heart rate variability (HRV) and mindfulness. It has relieved psychological states like perceived stress, Anxiety, psychological distress, fatigue and Self-esteem. It was also helpful in relieving common neck pain. CONCLUSION: This review paves the way for further research on MSRT as a potential intervention for treating more fatal diseases like cancer. It encourages the researchers to find a more scientific understanding of its mechanism.

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YOGA, MEDITATION, MIND SOUND RESONANCE TECHNIQUE, PSYCHOLOGICAL*, PHYSIOLOGICAL*, COGNITIVE* .

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Geographically New Delhi lies at the centre of India, has become the extreme city smog in the world. Rather than perceiving dirty air as a temporary health crisis, this report addresses it as a persistent threat to a city economy, relationships with people and balance of nature that hits hard. The information on the sources of pollution - cars that puff smoke, factories that spew fumes, farm waste fires and building sites that kick up grit - is drawn together to indicate how they become one big load. That black brown smog at the horizon is not a weather condition, but rather a sign of a bigger fight between the expansion fantasies and the real-world destruction. With nothing powerful, interconnected acts, going on speedily, the mess of today will paste harm on children and even the unborn, burden business life, grind ecosystems faster, and it will be difficult to survive in the version of this megacity that will exist tomorrow.

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Delhi Air Pollution, PM2.5, Yamuna Pollution, Public Health Crisis, Urban Sustainability, Stubble Burning, Economic Impact, Environmental Policy And Future Threats.

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Parent involvement in online learning has become a crucial determinant of student success, especially following the rise of digital and remote education. As learning shifts from classroom-based environments to home-based digital platforms, the role of parents has expanded to include facilitation, supervision, and emotional support. This paper explores the significance of parental involvement in online learning, highlights the challenges that families face, and identifies opportunities for strengthening home-school partnerships in digital education. Drawing from contemporary research and family-school engagement frameworks, the study emphasizes how collaboration, digital literacy, and communication influence children's learning outcomes in virtual settings.

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Parent Involvement, Online Learning, Digital Education, Home-School Partnership, Remote Learning, Family Engagement

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Holistic development in primary education refers to the nurturing of a child's cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and moral dimensions. Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping these foundational aspects by creating supportive learning environments, fostering positive relationships, and implementing child-centered pedagogies. This paper examines how teachers contribute to holistic growth through instructional strategies, classroom climate, values education, and activity-based learning. Drawing from developmental theories and modern pedagogical practices, the study highlights the importance of teacher attitudes, communication, and inclusive approaches. The paper also identifies challenges and proposes strategies to strengthen teachers' roles in promoting overall development in young learners.

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Holistic Development, Primary Education, Child-Centered Learning, Teacher Role, Social-Emotional Learning, Values Education, Classroom Climate

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The development of critical thinking skills is essential in primary education to prepare students for lifelong learning and problem-solving. Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) offers a dynamic, student-centered approach that encourages questioning, exploration, and reflection rather than rote memorization. This paper investigates how inquiry-based teaching methods enhance critical thinking abilities among young learners. It explores theoretical foundations from constructivism (Piaget, Vygotsky, Dewey) and identifies pedagogical strategies that foster curiosity, reasoning, and independent thought. The findings indicate that inquiry-based classrooms stimulate deeper understanding, promote active engagement, and nurture creativity. Challenges such as teacher preparedness, curriculum constraints, and assessment limitations are also discussed. Recommendations are provided to integrate inquiry-based learning effectively in the primary education system.

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Critical Thinking, Inquiry-Based Learning, Constructivism, Primary Education, Problem Solving, Creativity

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पंडित दीनदयाल उपाध्याय भारतीय जनसंघ के प्रमुख वैचारिक स्तंभ और एकात्म मानववाद के प्रवर्तक माने जाते हैं। उनके सामाजिक विचार भारतीय संस्कृति, परंपराओं और जीवन मूल्यों पर आधारित थे, जिनमें समाज को एक जीवित इकाई के रूप में देखा गया। उन्होंने पश्चिमी समाजवाद और पूंजीवाद की सीमाओं को स्पष्ट करते हुए भारतीय दृष्टिकोण को अधिक उपयुक्त बताया। उनके अनुसार मनुष्य का विकास केवल आर्थिक आधार पर नहीं, बल्कि शारीरिक, मानसिक, बौद्धिक और आध्यात्मिक संतुलन से संभव है। उनके चिंतन का केंद्र समरस समाज की स्थापना और अंत्योदय की संकल्पना थी, जिसके अनुसार अंतिम व्यक्ति का उत्थान किए बिना प्रगति अधूरी है। उनकी विचारधारा में ग्राम-केन्द्रित विकास, स्वावलंबन, नैतिकता और आचरण का विशेष महत्व है। उपाध्याय जी ने समाज में सामंजस्य और संगठन पर बल देते हुए वर्ग-संघर्ष को अस्वीकार किया और विभिन्न वर्गों एवं जातियों को पूरक मानकर एकात्मता पर ज़ोर दिया। वे मानते थे कि भारतीय समाज का वास्तविक आधार धर्म है, जिसे जीवन की संपूर्णता का मार्गदर्शक तत्व माना जाना चाहिए। यह शोध-पत्र उनके सामाजिक विचारों का विश्लेषण करता है और दर्शाता है कि उनका दर्शन केवल एक राजनीतिक विचारधारा न होकर भारतीय समाज को आत्मनिर्भर, समरस और नैतिक आधार पर पुनर्गठित करने का प्रयास है। आधुनिक भारत में भी उनका एकात्म मानववाद सामाजिक न्याय और सांस्कृतिक अस्मिता की दिशा में महत्वपूर्ण मार्गदर्शन प्रदान करता है।

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पंडित दीनदयाल उपाध्याय, सामाजिक विचार, एकात्म मानववाद, समरस समाज, अंत्योदय, भारतीय संस्कृति, ग्राम-केन्द्रित विकास, स्वावलंबन ।

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The design and development of a low-cost agricultural rover called Farm-bot is presented in this paper with the goal of helping farmers apply pesticides safely and effectively. An ESP32 micro-controller powers the system, which uses a relay module to run a pump motor and an L298N motor driver to control four DC motors in a 4WD setup. To ensure even distribution, the pesticide is sprayed through a nozzle boom and kept in a 2-liter tank. A 12V DC battery powers the entire system, and Proteus is used for simulation while the Arduino IDE is used to construct the control logic. CAD programs like Open SCAD and Fusion 360 were used to design the rover's chassis. The prototype is affordable for small and medium-sized farmers, with an estimated cost of INR8,000 to INR10,000. Future automation and sensor integration for autonomous field navigation are built upon this manually operated concept.

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ESP32, Precision Agriculture, Farm-bot, Insecticide Sprayer, 4WD Rover, and Embedded System

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The adoption of Digital Twin (DT) technology in aviation has transformed traditional aircraft design, maintenance, and operational efficiency through real-time synchronization between physical and virtual entities. However, the increased interconnectivity between cloud infrastructures, IoT devices, and artificial intelligence components has also expanded the cybersecurity threat surface. This research aims to analyze and classify the security risks and vulnerabilities associated with Digital Twin systems in aviation by examining their architecture, data flows, communication channels, and stakeholder interactions. The study proposes a multi-layered security framework that integrates risk assessment, threat modeling, and mitigation strategies designed specifically for aviation applications. The results highlight that a structured security approach can significantly reduce vulnerabilities related to data integrity, unauthorized access, and communication interception in aviation DT systems.

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Digital Twin, Aviation Systems, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Threat Modeling, Security Framework, Data Integrity

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