Tagore suggested that leadership should avoid aggressive nationalism fueled by power, wealth, conformity, and fear. This approach undermines the spirit of humanism, individuality, and diversity. Crass capitalism, materialism, and militaristic nationalism are toxic, as they unleash the venom of ruthless oppression and exploitation of the majority. True nationalism, on the other hand, promotes inclusion, equity, coexistence, resilience, and respect for diversity and human digni

Spiritual intelligence (SI), often referred to as existential intelligence, is gaining recognition in the field of educational psychology as an essential ability for profound understanding, meaning-making, and overall development. In the Indian context, the development of SI has been integrated into social learning, with mothers and mother figures playing a crucial role in this process. Today, SI is perceived as the effective application of spiritual insights—such as empathy,

It is Mother's Day on May 10, 2026,c which has been captured by the modern markets and crass materialism. However, Vedic scriptures lay special emphasis on reverence towards mothers since their contribution to society is said to be manifolds that than fathers. Scriptures say that from the point of view of reverence we owe, a teacher is ten-fold superior to a mere lecturer, a father is hundredfold to a teacher and a mother a thousand-fold to a father. Thus, scriptures hold

`Mother’s Day 2026, which falls on May 10th, is an important time for children to stop and show their deep appreciation for the endless love, hard work, and caring support that mothers give every day. For kids, this day is more than just about gifts; it serves as a crucial lesson in empathy and gratitude, helping them to see the great love and care that mothers provide. Affection and nurturance strengthens the bond between mother and child, encouraging kids to make lasting m

On May 8, 2026, we celebrate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, which honours humanitarian workers and volunteers all over the world, whether in times of war or peace. This day includes activities like blood donation drives, first aid training, fundraising for health services, public awareness campaigns, and recognizing volunteers. This observance started in 1948 and aims to honor the volunteers and staff who provide help during emergencies, disasters, and conflicts. It al

A Google AI prompt showed the following results for 'dr lalit kishore educator on aesthetic education' in the form of an AI Overview. "Dr. Lalit Kishore is a Jaipur-based educator, researcher, and author focused on aesthetic education,, multiple intelligence, and innovative pedagogy. He advocates for integrating art-based learning, design thinking, and sensory experiences into the foundational stages of education to foster cognitive and emotional development." Key aspects of

The internet search revealed that the article of Jaipur-based educator, Dr Lalit Kishore, in Speeaking Tree blog “Tagore deemed education as means of unfolding divinity and realization of Truth: Special on Gurudev’s birth anniversary “ [1] which emphasised aesthetic education (Saundrya-Bodh Shiksha) has been referenced in AESTHETICS EDUCATION at Bard College (http://mail.library.bgc.bard.edu › en-us › aesthetic...PDF) which one can download from mail.library.bgc.bard.edu [

Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2026 marks the 165th birth anniversary of the Nobel laureate, celebrated on May 7, based on the Gregorian calendar. In West Bengal and Bangladesh, the celebration, known as Poncheeshe Boishakh, falls on May 9. As we celebrate Ravindernath Tagore’s birth anniversary, we need to revisit his educational philosophy which is most relevant in present times which is being marked by objection of knowledge and being converted into a commodity for profits.

World Athletics Day: Celebrate It as Eventful Learning Experience for Kids LEARNING EPISODE 1: A SHORT NOTE ON WORLD ATHLETICS DAY FOR LOUD READING AND VOCABULARY BUILDING On May 7, 2026, key observance is the World Athletics Day to promotes health, fitness, and sports participation among youth. It is coordinated by World Athletics (formerly, International Amateur Athletic Federation - IAAF) to promote athletics as the primary sustainable sport in institutions and clubs, e

World Cartoonist Day is observed annually on May 5. The 2026 celebration will emphasize the art of caricature and political cartooning, featuring events such as the 3rd Pune International Cartoon Festival, online competitions, and a spotlight on the societal influence of humor. This day recognizes the creativity, humor, enjoyment, and satire generated by cartoonists around the globe. For classroom educators, the use of cartooning manifests through concept cartoons, which serv

QUOTES In emptiness alone can there be creation. When desire and time are completely ended, there is absolutely nothing, and therefore that is the universe, that emptiness which is full of energy. We are empty, and we have tried to fill that emptiness with such trivialities as belief, opinion, judgments, and with political, so-called religious and artistic Addiction to knowledge is like any other addiction; it offers an escape from the fear of emptiness, of loneliness, of fru

On World Press Freedom Day (May 3), which is predominantly celebrated on social media and online platforms, there is an urgent requirement for the press to deliver verified, scientific, and fact-based news and analysis. In today's intricate social media environment, journalism must operate without fear or favoritism. As stated by UNESCO, which has organized this event annually since 1993, the Global Conference offers a platform for journalists, representatives of civil societ

The UN declared May 3 as World Press Freedom Day, which is celebrated every year to show how important independent media is. It stands up against attacks on journalists' freedom and remembers those journalists who lost their lives while doing their jobs. This day reminds governments to keep their promise to support freedom of expression. The theme for this year is "Shaping a Future of Peace," which focuses on keeping journalists safe and highlights how free media helps protec

World Laughter Day of Indian origin is going to be celebrated on May 3, 2026. Laughter Yoga exercises, developed by Dr. Madan Kataria of Mumbai in 1995, combine intentional laughter with yogic deep breathing or pranayama to boost health and joy. These sessions, usually practiced in groups, use childlike playfulness, clapping, and eye contact to turn simulated laughter into genuine, contagious laughter, as the body cannot differentiate between the two. Three key laughter yoga

World Laughter Day 2026 is set to take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026. This annual celebration happens on the first Sunday of May and aims to promote health, happiness, and global peace through laughter. The theme for this year is "World Peace through Laughter," emphasizing the many benefits of laughter, such as releasing endorphins, reducing cortisol and stress levels, boosting immunity, and strengthening social bonds. Established by Dr. Madan Kataria in 1998, this day promote

This year the world laughter day is observed falls on May 3 (First Sunday of May) to create awareness about the benefits of laughter in daily life. One of the ways of practicing laughter for health, happiness and well-being to take to laughter yoga or do organized therapeutic laughter exercises. According to author of the book "The #2 Laughter Yoga Card Deck: Seniors Pack", Sebastien Gendry, laughter yoga exercises are easy, safe and genuine form of physical workouts. He ha

The use of irrelevant, overly colorful, and non-contextual visuals in schools, under the guise of decoration and static learning material displays, often results in visual clutter and communication issues. When visual clutter is present, it can lead to restlessness in the eyes. While it may initially attract attention, it quickly becomes a distraction from the learning process, as it complicates the ability to process crowded and irrelevant visual information that lacks a se

In 2026, Buddha Purnima is being celebrated on May 1. On the occasion of the the festival, HH the Dalai Lama prayed and wished, " On this joyful celebration of the 2,570th Buddha Jayanti, I offer my greetings to all my Buddhist brothers and sisters. I pray that each of us, by bringing the Buddha's teachings into our own daily lives, may contribute to creating a happier and more peaceful world." He urged the Buddhists to discover what the teachings truly mean and to put them i

Vesak is the most celebrated Buddhist festival that commemorates the birth of Gautama Buddha - founder of the Buddhism. The Buddha's birth is also celebrated as part of Vesak to celebrate the Buddha's enlightenment and death. This year, Vesak is being celebrated on May 1, 2026. Though Buddhism originated in North India, but spread and got entrenched into most South-East Asian countries. After bloody Kalinga war, Emperor Ashoka helped to in the process of spread Buddhism into