Category: External Events

On 29th December, 2025 our Founder Dr Minu Budhia was invited to the 19th ISDSI – Global Conference, 2025 which was held at IMI. The panel discussion was moderated by Prof. Soni Agarwal. Dr Minu Budhia was invited for a panel discussion -“Women Entrepreneurship Panel”. It was a very enriching session with guests from different fields. Our Founder spoke about her acceptance journey and about her professional journey. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the session.

On 7th November, 2025 it was an evening that moved hearts and opened minds! Carring Minds International was honoured to be invited by the Lions Club of Howrah to conduct an awareness programme (about childhood, adolescent, adult, and senior mental well-being) to celebrate Mental Health Month.The highlight of the evening was a heartfelt keynote address by Dr. Minu Budhia (Psychotherapist & Founder, Carring Minds International), who shared how she overcame her personal battle with depression and suicidal ideation. The event also featured expert talks, a panel discussion, and an interactive session led by Carring Minds International’s team of senior mental health professionals. It was a very meaningful session and everyone was full of praise.

On 16th September, 2025 our Director Dr Minu Budhia was invited at Jadavpur University to share an inspirational keynote about her journey. The National seminar was on ” Preventing Suicide- Promoting Mental Health, Media a bridge or a barrier”. The event was organised on World Suicide Prevention month. Dr Minu Budhia shared her personal journey of battling depression, feeling suicidal and how she overcomed it. It was an insightful event.

On 3rd September, Carring Minds International conducted an interactive Stress Management & Resilience Workshop at the American Centre, Kolkata, with Ms. Kathy Giles-Diaz, Consul General, U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, joining in and actively participating to emphasise the importance of mental health. The session explored stress, engaging participants in activities and discussions on practical coping strategies to build resilience.

On 30th August, 2025 our Founder Director Dr Minu Budhia was invited to the 30th edition of The Telegraph School Awards. She was invited to give the prize for ” The Carring Minds International Award for A School That Cares”.

On 5th July, 2025 our Director Dr Minu Budhia was invited as the chief guest to IBSA CALCUTTA DEBATING CIRCLE. She welcomed the guests with her heartwarming speech.

On 3rd July, 2025 our Director Dr Minu Budhia was invited for a special movie screening of Sitaare Zameen Par.Others who were also invited were Ms Shashi Panja, Ms Koel Mallick. There were over 200 children with special needs creating a heartwarming atmosphere filled with laughter, emotions, hope & warmth.

On 7th March, 2025 Carring Minds International was invited by BCCI, Kolkata to paticipate. Ms Sugandha Ramkumar was a panelist & she had also given a speech which was heartwarming and everyone was very well motivated & encouraged.

On the eve of International Women’s Day, the MCCI Ladies Forum (MLF) had organized a Panel Discussion on “The Next Generation of Women Leaders – Unleashing the Power, Thrive and Lead” on Friday, 7 March 2025 at The Park, Kolkata. Our founder director Dr Minu Budhia was invited for a panel discussion. It was a very enriching session with guests from different fields. They spoke from their heart and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the session.

On 5th March, 2025 on the occasion of International Women’s Day our Founder Director Dr Minu Budhia was felicitated by St Xavier’s College, Calcutta. She was the guest of honour.Apart from her , the other guest was Ms Piyali Basak. It was a panel discussion & they shared their life experiences. It was a very interesting session. Dr Minu Budhia shared about her journey of life and everyone loved the session and left with full of praises. There was a special performance for “Womens Day” by the students at the starting of the programme.