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Life, Relationship Coach - Answered on Jan 29, 2023

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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 26, 2023Hindi
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Poojaji, Do reduced expectations make senior citizens happy?

Ans: Hi seeker! In my opinion, age has nothing to do with expectations. You need to decide for yourself what expectations you should have and from whom. But age is not the measure to decide anything whatsoever.

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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 26, 2023Hindi
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Dr Ashishji, How can society better support senior citizens who are struggling with mental health issues?
Ans: There are several ways that society can better support senior citizens who are struggling with mental health issues:

Increase access to mental health services: This includes providing resources and funding for mental health clinics, counseling services, and other forms of mental health treatment.

Raise awareness of mental health issues among seniors: Many seniors may not recognize the signs of mental health issues or may be reluctant to seek help. Education and awareness campaigns can help seniors understand the importance of mental health and the resources available to them.

Promote social connectedness: Social isolation can contribute to mental health issues in seniors. Programs that encourage social interaction, such as community centers, senior centers, and volunteer opportunities, can help seniors feel more connected to their communities.

Provide caregiver support: Many seniors rely on family members or other caregivers for support. Caregiver support programs can provide education, resources, and emotional support for caregivers, which can in turn benefit the senior who is receiving care.

Address financial and housing insecurity: Financial and housing insecurity can contribute to mental health issues in seniors. Programs that provide financial assistance or affordable housing can help seniors feel more secure and reduce stress.

Encourage intergenerational programs: Intergenerational programs can help seniors feel more connected to their communities, and it can also educate younger generations on how to support senior citizens.

Encourage a culture of openness and acceptance towards mental health issues: Stigma surrounding mental health issues can prevent seniors from seeking help. Creating a culture of openness and acceptance towards mental health issues can encourage seniors to seek help when they need it.

It is important to note that mental health support for seniors should be tailored to their specific needs, cultures, and preferences. Also, it's important that the programs and services are culturally sensitive and responsive to the unique needs of older adults.

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Career Counsellor - Answered on Apr 30, 2026

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Hello sir, I have been following your suggestion quite on this platform, please suggest! My daughter secured 72 percentile in jee main 2026. Her rank is in in 4 lakhs. Secured 180 marks in bitsat 1. What should she further do. Which counselling she should register? She wants to pursue btech in cse or in ai ml. What best university is for her at the moment and best field for her, she has had pcmb with cs in class 12
Ans: Sarita Madam, I noticed you haven’t mentioned your daughter’s home state. Please note that BITS requires a minimum of 250 marks even for its MSc programs and above 300 marks for BE programs. Also, all branches are good; initially, she should choose a branch based on her interest or passion. However, she should remain adaptable as her preferences or job market trends may change by the 2nd or 3rd year. Regarding your daughter’s score, admission to NITs, IIITs, or top-tier GFTIs is unlikely. For general-category female candidates, even CSE-lite branches in newer IIITs usually require ranks under approximately 1.5 to 2.5 lakh. Still, it is advisable to register for JoSAA and CSAB-SPOT for possible core-branch or self-finance options in lesser-known GFTIs. Additionally, state counseling is important for government-aided colleges.

As a backup, consider reputed private engineering colleges in and around your state rather than relying solely on JoSAA or CSAB. All the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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Career Counsellor - Answered on Apr 30, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - Apr 25, 2026Hindi
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Sir my daughter got around 24500 rank in jee mains. We are general category and live in kanpur up. What are some good options for her in nit and iiit considering we are comfortable with mechanical and chemical as well. Also she has a plan to opt for higher studies so a good college tag could rwally help. Also should I tell her to apply for some private universities as well or not?
Ans: Based on your daughter's score, she can target MNNIT Allahabad: 2024 JoSAA HS OPEN female Mechanical closed around 30,734, so she has a fair chance; Production/Industrial and Materials are safer. Chemical at MNNIT may be tougher under available data, but fill it above Mechanical. Also fill MNIT Jaipur Chemical/Civil, NIT Kurukshetra Mechanical/Civil/Electrical as stretch, and NIT Jalandhar Chemical/Mechanical; 2024 data shows these branches often close beyond 24.5k for female/OS or comparable quotas. Also fill MNIT Jaipur Chemical/Civil, NIT Kurukshetra Mechanical/Civil/Electrical as stretch, and NIT Jalandhar Chemical/Mechanical; 2024 data shows these branches often close beyond 24.5k for female/Other State or comparable quotas. For IIITs, top IIIT Allahabad IT/ECE is unlikely at 24.5k, but include lower IIITs/GFTIs in CSAB. Your daughter must also have the following backups: Thapar, LNMIIT, Jaypee Noida, (Shiv Nadar, Manipal, and VIT - North India Campuses.) Prioritize MNNIT tag if higher studies are the plan for your daughter. All the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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