Activist from Nisha Bhagat tribe commits suicide after accusations against the system and landowners

Uzbekistan plans to transform volunteering into a nationwide movement by establishing the 'Fidoyi Volunteer' badge and strengthening support measures for volunteer activities. This decision is enshrined in the decree of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev dated November 6, 2026.

According to the document, various social actions, projects, and events involving volunteers are planned. These volunteers will receive both moral and material encouragement. Furthermore, state bodies are obliged to guarantee the observance of the rights and freedoms of all participants in the volunteer movement.

The main objectives outlined in the decree are to strengthen the sense of social responsibility and mutual assistance in society, with special attention to youth. Additionally, an increase in the volume of free assistance for those in difficult life situations is planned, including lonely elderly people, persons with disabilities, and other needy citizens.

In honor of International Volunteer Day, celebrated on December 5, solemn events under the slogan 'A Step Towards Good' will be organized, emphasizing the desire to develop volunteering at a national level. Uzbekistan also plans to hold the Asian Volunteer Forum with the participation of delegations from foreign countries and international organizations.

When Nishant Chaturvedi's corporate position in Hyderabad was eliminated, his life changed unexpectedly. He became the primary caregiver for his six-year-old son while his wife Vibhuti took on a new, very demanding role.

Nishant is originally from Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, and Vibhuti is from Ambala, Haryana. They met in Delhi while working as lawyers. Their career paths led them to Hyderabad, where their son Shiven was born in 2019.

Prior to this, Nishant had built a successful career for over ten years in global pharmaceutical companies, including Novartis and Sandoz. However, a global restructuring at the end of 2024 resulted in his position and those of his team becoming redundant.

As Vibhuti began working in a role that required long hours and weekend work, Nishant gradually took on more responsibilities at home. This happened without formal discussion or written task allocation; their life simply adapted.

After the beginning of 2025, Nishant's days revolved around school schedules, homework completion, badminton and swimming lessons. He continued to consult and mentor, adjusting his work to his son's schedule. Initially, Nishant viewed homework as a task to be completed by a deadline, but he soon realized that children learn differently, and sometimes the best parental action is to step back.

This transition raised questions about his professional self-identity. Nevertheless, Nishant realized that losing a corporate title does not erase his abilities; he can continue to develop and contribute in other ways. Managing school schedules, cooking, activities, and emotional check-ins helped Nishant understand the constant mental effort behind household chores. He noted that most of this effort remains unseen and unacknowledged.

When Nishant's role was threatened, Vibhuti initially experienced shock but decided to trust his capabilities. She claims she never doubted they could manage the transition together. Despite her demanding schedule, Vibhuti continues to pack lunchboxes for Shiven, participates in his education, and is present wherever possible. For her, parenting is about maintaining connection, not dividing roles.

The idea of a stay-at-home father still sparks curiosity and sometimes judgment. Vibhuti admits that people may find it difficult when families deviate from traditional roles, but she believes every family should find what suits them. Nishant and Vibhuti do not see themselves as primary and secondary caregivers; they see themselves as partners responding to different life stages, with one leaning towards work and the other taking on more domestic care.

Nishant's active role deepened his respect for homemakers and working mothers. He now sees how household chores are performed throughout the day, often without recognition or mention on a professional resume. Nishant is convinced that domestic labor deserves more recognition. He states that caring for the family is a round-the-clock responsibility, and most of it is done without expecting anything in return. By taking a more active role, he has redefined fatherhood for himself and drawn attention to the value of invisible care.

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