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The loopholes in the Indian surrogate advertising norms, lack of pre-screening for radio ads...read

Kingfisher until recently had an advertisement running on private radio channels, promoting its newly launched strong beer, Kingfisher Ultra Max. The new 'strong beer' variant from the Kingfisher stable has been brought on to compete with SAB Miller and AB Inbev that already have expensive versions of strong beer, which is the most popular variant among Indian beer consumers. In the radio ad, the company went ahead with using the word 'beer' several times, only 'beeping' out the word 'beer' in the name of censoring. While the word was beeped out, the Kingfisher ad also contained several suggestive descriptions for the product -- calling it a perfect blend, perfect for a road trip with friends, or a weekend getaway, each time beeping the word 'beer'. It also didn't mention the product they are actually promoting through the ad, like mineral water, music, cassettes and CDs, soda, in the radio ad. All these are clear violations of the surrog

Peer led drug prevention & rehabilitation in Nepal MERO JIBANKO MOD | Short Film

New booklet "Childhood matters"

Alcohol and drug problems from a child rights perspective Published 29. 09 2015 by  Dag Endal Millions of children globally suffer as a consequence of the use of intoxicating substances like alcohol and illicit drugs. This is an important, but too often neglected, child rights issue. The new FORUT publication “Childhood matters” describes this problem and suggests action to be taken to protect children’s health and well-being. Harm to others, i.e. harm to people around the users of alcohol or drugs, is a well-known but often forgotten side of the alcohol and drug problem. This is the case all over the world, in western countries as well as in developing societies. Because the use of alcohol or drugs is so wide-spread among adults, and in particular among men, in many cultures, many innocent children suffer. They experience a broad range of harm, including physical and sexual abuse, neglect, unpredictable and unprovoked incidents of violence, threats and verbal abuse. T

Seshadri developed a passion for running at a young age...

Seshadri, fondly called “running guruji” by the runners he encourages and mentors, sticks to a regular schedule and continues to inspire hundreds of others to run regularly too. What started as an effort to encourage a couple of people to develop this healthy habit, has snowballed into a large community of 200, including adults and children, who run every day. Thanks to his efforts, Serene County community, where he currently resides, won the award for the ‘Most Active Running Community’ in Hyderabad. “Last year, we won five awards at a running event,” Seshadri quickly adds. - See more at: http://www.thebetterindia.com/33921/how-this-49-year-old-motivated-200-people-to-run-every-day/?utm_source=The+Better+India+Newsletter&utm_campaign=7e37a8beb9-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cd579275a4-7e37a8beb9-73843125#sthash.i9MRtPKf.dpuf

A Heartfelt tribute to Late Dr.T.Arun Kumar Nada India convener...

A Heartfelt tribute to Late Dr.T.Arun  Kumar Nada India convener from Coimbatore  Tamilnadu India. Dr.T. Arun,ADS along with Suneel Vatsyayan MSW,ADS,Chairperson,Nada India conducted acudetox training as per NADA protocol at Holistic Peer led Drug Rehabilitation Center, Chennai in year Oct 2013. Dr.Arun died in a train accident on 11th June 2015 To know more about late Dr.T.Arun please visit http://www.servicespace.org/blog/view.php?id=17084

Alcohol is a barrier in development and family well being says Suneel Vatsyayan

  Nada India team joined Sampurn Trust at a function for young people organized by Nehru Yuvak Kendra Mehrauli in Sultapur Delhi.Suneel and Pallavi Vatsyayan talked about Non communicable diseases and alcohol as main risk factor. Alcohol is a barrier in development and family well being. Mr. Virender Joint Director of NYK Nehru Yuvak Kendera  presided over the function and introduced govt. Schemes involving young people.Suneel vatsyayan presented prizes to winning paintings on social issues young people are facing today.

Distribution of alcohol during elections should be stopped..concerns were raised during Youth Parliament

Block level Youth Parliament was organised by Nehru Yuva Kendera. NYK Parliament is a simulation of Indian Parliament where people from slums,urban villages from south Delhi will participated to represent fellow youth and debated and discussed the issues related to young people at block level. The one day event  acquainted youth between the ages of 18 to 30 years about the functioning of India’s representative institutions and give them a first-hand experience of policy-making processes. The event aimed to make the youth aware about parliamentary procedures and develop in students an insight into the working of the parliament. The objective of the event is to sensitize the youth of the Mehrauli block about crucial alcohol policy issues and its implications at grass root level. Mr.Suneel Vatsyayan Social activist and Chairperson Nada India along with Ms.Pallavi of Pehchaan Radio club coordinator facilitated the session. Mr.Vatsyayn firstly talked about importance of such youth parliamen

International Youth Day was celebrated on 12 August

  International Youth Day  was celebrated on 12 August. E arly life presents a wealth of opportunities for NCD prevention, as behavior patterns related to NCDs, including unhealthy diets, tobacco use and smoke exposure, physical inactivity, and harmful use of alcohol, are often initiated during childhood and adolescence. In addition, early life influences such as maternal under- or over-nutrition, low birthweight, secondhand tobacco smoke exposure, and newborn overfeeding increase the risk of obesity and other NCDs later in life.   Despite this, children and young pe ople are all too frequently omitted from NCD policies and plans.  Read more  

SUNEEL VATSYAYAN: World Drug Day 2015

Nada India presents Suneel Vatsyayan: On the occasion of International Day against Drug abuse and Illicit Trafficking 26th June 2015. Mr.Suneel was invited by Loksabha Television Delhi to participate in panel discussion LokManch in Hindi. These video is based on some excerpts from the one hour live program .

Alcohol Alert..Road safety: Diluting penalties in draft bill won't do any good

India leads the world in road crash fatalities — 10% of global road deaths occur here. In the last decade, more than 1 million people have lost their lives in road accidents in the country; several thousands have been injured; and hundreds of families have been destroyed. Reports suggest that while road deaths in many emerging markets like India have dipped despite a spike in vehicle sales, fatalities on Indian roads have shot up by half in the last decade. Despite such staggering proof, the ministry of road transport and highways is diluting stiff penalties that it had proposed in the draft Road Transport and Safety Bill, 2014, to discipline errant drivers and reduce deaths on the roads. While officials have not clarified who are opposed to the stringent fines, the transport workers’ lobby feels that the government is trying to emulate developed countries without studying ground realities. According to the details available in the ministry’s website, anyone caught crossing th

Nada Radio club member joined Women's Day Celebration at India Gate.

Wonderful Youth Initiative on Women's Day Celebration - This is the way to go Young India. International Women's Day 2015 smile emoticon . We have celebrated at the most prime spot of our Nation ' THE INDIA Gate' , New Delhi with the inspiration from IOGT International ( www.iogt.org ) President Kristina Sperkova, supported by Amardeep India and ITYF. This is the most memorable occasion in the demonstration of silent heart driven support to women. Amardeep along with . Nada India  joined  Indian Temperance Youth Federation - ITYF  initiative a at India Gate on 8th March..