The UN proclaimed ‘World Day Against Child Labour’ in 2026 (June 12) - meant to combating child labour worldwide - focuses on raising the 'Red card to child labour. Mobilize, speak out and act to turn the Marrakech commitments into real change for children, families and communities everywhere.' The theme for the observance this year is: Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults. The UN proclaimed ans ILO-UNICEF coordinated observance aims to fo

International Visual Sociology Association's (IVSA) workshop on "Visual Research in South & South East Asia: Methodological Opportunities, Challenges and Ethical Concerns" is going to be held on 1-3 September, 2026, at the South Asian University, New Delhi, "The aim of this three-day workshop is to equip early-career researchers and young scholars working in South Asian contexts with critical methodological, ethical, and practical skills in visual research. This intensive thr

Making a beginning to develop the skill for creating a photo essay and a photographic project as readiness for visual research Once you become apt in handling a camera for taking different kinds of snapshots, you must try to make a transition to photo-essays and photographic projects. A photo-essay consists of is a series of photographs that are intended to tell a story as well evoke related emotions among the viewers. However, for a photo-essay, one has to choose a topic, is

The blogger, Jaipur-based educator and researcher, Dr Lalit KIshore, deems visual research and visual-disruptive teaching intervention for inclusive education as a member of the action research family. The classroom based visual research methods and techniques are the emergent research methodologies since with smart phones, digital came and interactive boards and laptops are becoming handy, the visual content has become a critical component of education and everyday communic

The 3Js mantra of Jal, Jangal, Jameen - which stands for Water, Forest, and Land ownership - highlights the essential tribal rights movement led by the freedom fighter and martyr Birsa Munda, who was a true son of the soil. We need to honor and protect the undeniable rights of indigenous communities to self-determination and sustainable management of their natural environments and resources. For Adivasi communities, the environment is not just land; it forms the core of their

Loot Ki Vyavastha Ke Viruddh: Ulgulan by Dr. Devender Balhara:: A Snippet Book Over View "Loot Ki Vyavastha Ke Viruddh: Ulgulan" is a book in Hindi by Dr. Devender Balhara that reveals the current exploitative system and acts as a modern manifesto for empowering rural areas, achieving socio-economic justice, and promoting community-led resistance against corporate systems. It takes inspiration from the tribal revolution led by Bhagwan Birsa Munda in the late 19th century, whi

Viewpoint on Buddhist Law of Karma The Dalai Lama (2026) explains that karma, or action, functions as a natural law of cause and effect rather than divine judgment, where intentions dictate the consequences of thoughts, words, and deeds. The Buddha's law of karma emphasizes that individuals can empower themselves by understanding the law and enabling themselves to shape a positive future through compassionate actions. Reference The Dalai Lama, XIV. (2026, April 20). Karm: Ev

The 11th International Gita Conference is being held in two major phases in 2026. In the first phase, an overseas edition is being held in Japan and Indian edition of academic conference is going to be hosted by Kurukshetra University in Haryana as a part of Gita Jayanti Mahotasava, informs an AI prompt. International Gita Mahotsav, Japan Edition, is being held on June 19 – 23, 2026, in Tokyo and Osaka in Japan with the theme "Wisdom for Peace and Harmony" of which one-day

OSHO VIEWPOINT According to Osha (2017), the advancement in material and worldly aspects is evident as it moves horizontally, whereas the development of consciousness – which remains unseen – is vertical. The nature of consciousness is formless; it transcends the human mind, and true inner growth is always formless. External progress does not equate to real evolution; it merely represents accumulation. There is no significant transformation within it; the external changes are

T Tonight (June 8, 2026), a stunning Venus-Jupiter conjunction was seen over my house in Jaipur. The two brightest planets in our solar system were incredibly close together in the evening sky (check out the inset picture). You should go outside and see the two brilliantly shining planets in the western sky right after sunset, apparently only a few finger-widths apart, creating one of the best planetary pairings of the year. Make sure to face the Western horizon from a high s

The UN proclaimed World Oceans Day-2026 is being observed today - on June 8 - under the theme "Reimagine: Beyond the world we know, a new relationship with our ocean" with a focus on marine protected areas and highlight humanity's connection to the seas and the fight against climate change The UN chief, António Guterres, in his message on an earlier occasion had said that climate change was a sharp reminder of how we are all intimately connected to each other and to nature a

A Short Note Meditation appears to have transformed into a commodity available for purchase, marketed as a branded therapy and an inner-engineering tool for digital detoxification. We traverse the contemporary landscape of meditation commerce by pursuing the digital allure of forcefield therapy, which is designed to protect our concentration with a branded neural shield. Meditation has now become a rigid regimen for screen-induced dopamine detoxification and inner engineering

Coordinated jointly by the WHO and FAO World Food Safety Day is observed on 7 June to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism and sustainable development. The observance is viewed as an opportunity to strengthen efforts to ensure that the food we eat is safe, mainstream food safety in the public agenda and reduce the burden of f

Commonwealth Currents [1], Commonwealth Secretariat, London, carried out the news of Commonwealth Award of 1998 to Dr. Lalit Kishore, Educator from India, Director, Lok Jumbish Project in Rajasthan on deputation from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan [2]. Lok Jumbish Project [3] had been the world renowned Education-for-All project of India which carried out ground breaking processes of school mapping and micro-planning, competency based curricula; gender and social equity in educa

The research conducted by Cabilan et al. examines the empowerment levels of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) living in Davao City, Philippines, employing a descriptive design to assess their socioeconomic status. The main findings reveal that more than 56% of participants earn Php 27,001 or higher each month, with women in non-human care roles reporting significantly greater empowerment scores than those in human care positions. Ultimately, the study demonstrates that while w

Every year the World Environment Day is observed globally on the 5th June. In 2026, the theme of the observance is “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” Coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), th campaign this year calls for action against climate change. The emphasis needs to be on the ecosystem resilience which calls for the nature-based solutions to combat carbon build-up and scale circular zero-waste economies. The 2026 edition of the

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression: Established by the UN in 1982, this day reaffirms the international commitment to protecting children's rights and ending the cycle of violence against youth globally Every day, children living in wars, conflicts and ruthless regimes across the globe are facing unspeakable horrors. "They are not safe sleeping in their homes or playing outside, learning in school or seeking medical care at hospitals. From killing an

Visual intelligence is an inherent, learnable skill that reflects a cognitive ability in humans to perceive, process, and manipulate visual information along with spatial relationships. This skill includes pattern recognition, visual memory, and the ability to mentally alter images to address problems or navigate through environments. Depending on the context, the term can have three different meanings: Cognitive Psychology: Often referred to as visual-spatial intelligence, i

The United Nations proclaimed World Bicycle Day (June 3) is being observed since 2018 to urge the use of bicycles as as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport as well as a part of positive life style. During the current pandemic crisis, bicycle is is considered to safe means to move around. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), safe infrastructure for walking and cycling is also a pathway for achieving greater

SHORT NOTE The Bhagavad Gita emphasizes a meditative existence while keeping the concept of Atman - the essence of the soulfulness - at the forefront of every action. This approach transforms life and work into a form of worship. It is essential to infuse our daily activities and professional endeavors with a sense of soulfulness and divinity in order to engage in worldly tasks with a sense of detachment. Redirect your focus towards the supreme soul, allowing each action to b