The 11th International Gita Conference (IGC-2026) is going to be held from 14th to 16th December with the “Swadharma in the Bhagwad Gita: Inspiration for Duty, Peace, and Harmony” at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana. "The Bhagavad Gita, a foundational text of Indian philosophy, has transcended cultural and temporal boundaries to offer guidance on ethical action, spiritual growth, and harmonious living. At its core lies the principle of Swadharma (one’s own duty),

Kishore (2026) [1] advocates for using "Big Books" to enhance early childhood literacy by highlights how these oversized books improve engagement and comprehension during shared reading, aligning with the 2026 theme of cultivating a love for reading. These oversized, visually engaging books are designed to captivate young learners, improve their foundational literacy skills, and foster collaborative shared reading experiences in classrooms could lead to a lifelong love for re

Dr. Lalit Kishore, a Jaipur-based educator and researcher, advocates for integrating Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and traditional arts with modern educational frameworks. His work focuses on creating balanced, value-based learning models aligned with contemporary policy goals of the NEP 2020, reports Google (2026) [1}. Kishore's core focus areas in IKS and pedagogy are as follows, adds AI search Ancient Wisdom Integration: Blending traditional Indian insights and arts with

In India, the National Librarian Day is being celebrated on the 12th August 2026, marking the 134th birth anniversary of Padma Shri Prof. S. R. Ranganathan, who is widely known as the Father of Library Science in the country. It may be recalled that Prof. Ranganathan and his monumental contributions to library and information science. The theme for this yers's event is "Libraries: Connecting People, Preserving Knowledge, Empowering the Future" with the official social media t

Short note on ill effects of digital screen addiction Screen addiction poses severe risks to physical health by disrupting natural sleep cycles and causing chronic eye strain. Prolonged use leads to poor posture, resulting in frequent neck and back pain. The lack of movement also increases the risk of weight gain over time Constant digital stimulation reduces attention spans and lowers productivity at work or school. Relying on virtual interactions often triggers feelings o

Quotes on screen addiction We are living in an attention economy and social media is addictive by design. — Tristan Harris Smartphone is definitely smarter than us to be able to keep us addicted to it. — Munia Khan It is okay to own a technology, what is not okay is to be owned by technology. — Abhijit Naskar Quatrains on Screen Addiction Bright screens glow, a tempting snare, Our focus fades, lost in thin air. A scroll, a like, a fleeting view, Attention

VIEW POINT Jiddu Krishnamurti, a prominent thinker and philosopher, perceived war as the bloody, cruel, and devastating external expression of humanity's internal greed, fear, and everyday conflicts. He contended that nationalistic, religious, and ideological divisions, which are rooted in the human psyche, inevitably lead to conflict, placing the responsibility for global war on every individual. His proposed solution called for immediate and radical self-transformation, rat

The United Nations has chosen April 21 as World Creativity and Innovation Day to help people understand how important creativity and innovation are for human development. The UN website says that there isn't a single way to define creativity. It can mean different things, from making art to solving problems related to economic, social, and sustainable development. This means that creativity reflects who we are and what we care about. It helps create a diverse mix of cultures

Generative AI Bots: Powerful Tools with Potential Perils A Short Note Generative AI bots can be really dangerous because they spread convincing false information and make up facts that seem true. They help bad people run bigger disinformation campaigns, create deepfakes, and manipulate politics. Also, these models often show extreme flattery, which can dangerously support harmful beliefs and echo chambers instead of showing the real truth. Security problems make these risks

Academia reports that the work of Dr Lalit Kishote is cited in the research paper polished in the CJES Journal (see inset clipping) on teacher’s professional development. AI search revealed that Kishore focuses heavily on empowering teachers by shifting classrooms from rigid, traditional instruction systems into dynamic, participatory communities of learners with core philosophical of 'Teacher Empowerment and Pedagogy Co-Learner Model.' Dr. Lalit Kishore’s educational interv

Each year, on 24 March, the UN proclaimed International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is observed. According to the UN, The right to the truth is often invoked in the context of gross violations of human rights and grave breaches of humanitarian law. The relatives of victims of summary executions, enforced disappearance, missing persons, abducted children, torture, require to know what happened to them.

The 11th International Gita Conference is being held in two major phases in 2026. In the first phase, an overseas edition hosted in Japan and Idian edition the flagship academic conference hosted at 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 International G

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 educ

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:

A NOTE The ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita emphasizes that human agency is both active and vital, allowing us to harmonize our free will with the cosmic order. People have the freedom to make choices and should be guided by their ethical duties for their own sake (dharma). This means that individuals have a clear right and responsibility to act based on their conscious ethical decisions, serving as important catalysts for change while working in harmony with a broader nat

Art-Integrated Learning (AIL), introduced by the National Council of Educational Research and Training in 2019, is a hands-on teaching method that incorporates visual and performing arts to teach regular academic subjects. This approach changes art from being just another subject to a central tool for grasping concepts, making learning enjoyable, inclusive, and deeply connected to Indian culture. The goal is for students to learn through doing, creating, and experiencing inst

Each year, on August 19, World Photography Day is observed and various groups on photography as a visual art celebrate the day and recognise the the work on photography. "The unconventional photography pertains to creative visual art with a camera that employs unusual angles, novel perspectives, bold focus options, and unlikely chosen subjects such as smoke, fire, bubbles, mist, dew, clouds, ripples, waves, drops, oil on water surface, festival or moving lights (light trails

The Bhagavad Gita is being promoted as a subject at higher education level and for value education in schools within Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) as a component of National Education Policy 2020. This allows both Sanskrit and music teachers to incorporate the scripture into their teaching practices, which can also assist other subject teachers in integrating music into their lessons. Research shows that the Bol Alap compositions from the scripture can be beneficial. The Bol

Kishore (2026) perceives prayer as a sacred and mindful vocal expression intended to cultivate inner tranquility and universal harmony, transcending self-serving requests. He highlights that engaging in spiritual reflection through prayer encourages a transformative and refined way of speaking, which helps to synchronize personal awareness with the greater good. Thus, a prayer is portrayed as a personal dialogue meant to connect individual consciousness with universal energie

According to Dr. Lalit Kishore, a Jaipur-based educationist and researcher, advocates for whole-brain education (ABE) as a tool to promote self-awareness and holistic cognitive development. For it, both hemispheres of the brain are needed to be fostered and integrated for holistic understanding rather than just rote memorization. Kishore's work on whole-brain education and pedagogy centers on several core philosophies, He emphasises the centrality of self-awareness skills th