We proudly celebrate Adya M. Sidharth for winning the 🏅 Best Paper Award at the International Women’s Day Commemorative Seminar (2026)!

The award was presented for the research titled “Lived Experiences of Menstrual Distress and Its Influence on Absenteeism and Academic Anxiety among Female College Students: A Qualitative Study”, recognizing its outstanding contribution to women’s mental health research.

Organised by the Centre for Community Mental Health, Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, the conference—“Give to Gain: Women, Practice, and Pathways to Change”—served as a platform to showcase impactful and meaningful scholarship.

This achievement reflects your dedication, excellence, and commitment to creating change through research.

Wishing you continued success and many more accolades ahead!