Each of us has this ongoing need for love, commendation, and acceptance. However, people are more likely to be the victims of explosions, anger, fear, and dislike. All of these things are a reflection of our negative thoughts. But the irony is that the more you show it, the more you attract it. This is where the power of positive thinking comes into play. This is not something to be taken lightly and certainly should not be taken as a preaching tool for scholars and saints. Many do not believe in the power of positive thinking, viewing it as nonsense. Still, this is a topic that is gaining popularity. If you are naturally beautiful, then the way you deal with your problems attracts positive results. On the other hand, if you are scared and nervous, then without the side effects, and you behave, look, and speak appropriately. After that you reap the problems. This paper seeks to study the power of positive thinking and its impact on people’s attitudes.

Positive and negative attitudes are contagious, and their consequences are obvious. If you choose the past, you will find great and beneficial power to turn your mind to good, knowledge and training are needed. People do not change their attitudes and thoughts in an instant.

Even our health is affected positively. We walk long and our voice has great power. Our body language reflects how you feel inside. Verification works both ways, building and destroying. They are a strong, neutral person. How we use them determines whether they will bring good results. Then, make sure you have good energy and create a good vibration around you. We all touch the people we meet, whether it’s right or wrong. This happens naturally and at an unconscious level, with thoughts and feelings of transmission or body language. People hear our thoughts and are affected by our thoughts.

Positive thinking is a positive attitude toward thoughts, words, and images that work with growth, development, and success. An attitude that expects positive and positive results. A good mind expects happiness, happiness, health and a successful outcome of all situations and actions. Avoid phrases like ‘I wish I could have’ or ‘I wish I could’. The past is no more and the future comes when it comes. At the moment this is what we have so we have to make the most of it. Be natural and happy about who you are and what you have. Focusing on what you have will make you happier instead of focusing on what you do not have. These simple suggestions will help you to develop positive thinking in your life.

A second-year student studying mathematics honours at Lady Sri Ram College, Delhi died by suicide on November 3, 2020. She was the state topper in class 12^th examinations and was awarded the ‘Inspire’ scholarship by the Department of Science and Technology because of her outstanding result in the 12^th examination. The Rangareddy resident had mortgaged her house to pursue higher studies. The scholarship was therefore a relief to her and the family. However, the scholarship was delayed since March resulting in financial pressure. Her suicide note in Telugu states that no one was responsible for her death and that she felt burdened as her family had been spending a lot of money on her studies, leading suicide as her only resort.

In a survey conducted by the LSR Student’s Union, Rani (name changed) had clearly mentioned how she was facing troubles with the connection and could only attend few hours of the classes as she lacked equipment. She further mentioned that she could not give best to her studies as the study material was not available to her and the timings of her class clashed with her household work. In her suicide note she wrote ‘I cannot live because I cannot study’, signalling how burdened she was. According to her friend as reported by news click, Rani was asked to vacate the hostel room in middle of the pandemic resulting in added pressure.

SFI LSR are calling it an ‘Institutional murder’ holding the government institutes responsible for the suicide. They have called out the government, the college and the university for the lack of empathy towards the deceased student and also towards those students who are facing financial problems due to loss of income. LSR students say that her death is a reminder of how even the most prestigious institutions of India are unable to protect the most vulnerable students of all, driving them to take such drastic steps.

LSR claims that their policies have been very transparent regarding hostel accommodation being for one year and that the ‘name of the deceased’ had never approached the department/college or faculty for help. LSR alumni association ELSA says that the college has a certified counsellor to help students at all times.

Students have been demanding disbursal of fellowships, as they pointed out that University Grants Commission (UGC) has frozen the disbursal of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowships (SRF).  The tenure of JRF scheme is of two years and for the candidates who qualify the National Eligibility Testing (NET) and the UGC-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research joint test.  Research scholars across the country have complained about the delay in payment of scholarships in August. Rajnish Jain, UGC Secretary has said that the disbursal was delayed citing some technical issues.

The University Grants Commission however has now said that it will disburse the pending scholarships to Junior Research Fellows and Senior research fellows within a week. A JRF scholar gets Rs 31,000 per month while an SRF scholar gets Rs 28,000.

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