Christmas is celebrated throughout the Christian population on December 25, but is also celebrated by many non-Christians as a secular and cultural festival. The holiday is almost celebrated around the world. The word Christmas originated as a compound meaning "Christ’s Mass." Calvin Coolidge has rightly said, "Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas."Also, Wa

Christmas is celebrated in India and the market forces get active to make the festival profitable for them. However, in schools create colourful Christmas Cards can a meaningful activity to link the festival to learning. Especially, simple Christmas tree cards can be an appropriate activity for school students, For pre-schoolers, cut-and-paste activities related to Christmas motifs can be great fun.:In a good majority of schools in India, Christmas is celebrated as secular fe

The book by Dr Lalit Kishore "A Textbook of Audio-Visual Aids" describes various teaching aids and their befits when used to support the classroom instruction. Audiovisual aids in teaching are crucial tools for effective knowledge transfer. They boost engagement and comprehension by stimulating multiple senses simultaneously, accommodating diverse learning styles. Utilizing visual presentations and audio clips helps practitioners clarify complex ideas and foster deeper unders

About National Mathematics Day Since 2012, India's National Mathematics Day is celebrated on 22 December every year with numerous educational events held at schools and universities throughout the country to mark the birth anniversary of legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan (22 December 1887 – 26 April 1920). In 2021 a postal stamp was also released on him In 2017, the day's significance was enhanced by the opening of the Ramanujan Math Park in Kuppam, in Chittoor, And

National Mathematics Day in India: A Short Note and Plea for STEM-integrated and Gender Equitable Math SHORT NOTE In India, the National Mathematics Day is observed every year on December 22 to honour the birth anniversary of legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. The aim of of observance is to promote the significance of mathematics as a study discipline and for humanity in solving real life problems, Currently, the emphasis is on STEM-integrated mathematics. P

Dharma Tenet in Sacred Texts of the East: A Decastich In ancient text, Dharma is viewed as an inner protective force that aligns with existential truth, compassion, and the welfare of all beings including oneself. INSPIRED DECASTITCH A divine path, a guiding light, Dharma shines, and makes things right. With compassion our spirits soar, Dharma blooms forevermore. To conquer self, the truest prize, Dharma's gift before our eyes. One soul we see, in every face, Dharma's peace,

World meditation Day: Observance and Decastich Poem ABOUT OBSERVANCE The UN proclaimed the World Meditation Day 2025 is observed tions (UN) on December 21 as a second editional of annual global observance The day coincides with on the Winter Solstice which is considered the best day for spiritual practices. It is said that meditation leads to inner peace, mental well-being, and harmony. WHAT IS MEDITATION? Meditation is a spiritual exercise using mental focus techniques, li

HUMAN SOLIDARITY DAY:  PURPOSE AND DECASTICH    PURPOSE   Each year, the UN proclaimed International Human Solidarity Day (20 December since 2005)  is observed is as an opportunity to reaffirm a simple truth:that our shared future depends on how well we act together.   "Solidarity is woven through the United Nations Charter and the Organization’s daily work—uniting countries and communities to advance peace, human rights, and social and economic development," states the UN ad

Understanding the Gita precept of Virat Swaroopa Ihe Virat Swaroop in the Bhagavad Gita is revelation of Universal Form of Supreme Being, a cosmic manifestation that is boundless in all directions in which all existence resides. When evoked through deep meditative state or Samadhi, it provides a feel for the entire universe — past, present, and future — contained within the supreme being including all celestial objects, stars, and galaxies with brilliance of of light of thous

Remembering Bhakti Poet Sant Rahim Das on His Birth Anniversary with Favorite Couplet: English Meaning and Inspired Poem My Favourite Sant Rahim Das Couplet In Hindi रहिमन धागा प्रेम का, मत तोड़ो चटकाय। टूटे पे फिर ना जुरे, जुरे गाँठ परी जाय॥ English Translation: Sant Rahim says that one must never snap the thread of love; once it breaks, it cannot be mended, and even if it is, a knot remains. INSPIRED POEM ON DELICATE NATURE OF LOVE Love, a thread, so fine and frail, A sacre

Human Agency Abilities: Awaken the Krishna Within A DECASTICH Beyond the words, the Gita's sacred sound, Beyond the stage, the mask of wisdom's face, A deeper path is waiting to be found, Within yourself, a more authentic space. Forget the echoes of a distant sage, Ignite your own pious self-growth fire Let self-discipline turn a turning page, And self-actualization, set you higher. Make human agency, your guide 'n stay, Then, Krishna blooms within you, every day.

Prompt: 1 :dr lalit kishore educator on art and bhagavad gita link Extract 1: Dr Kishoe's work often discusses integrating concepts from the Bhagavad Gita with education and art, such as in the research paper "Experimenting with the Bhagavad Gita Inspired Iconography with Doodling Decoration," which he co-authored and presented at an international conference. Source 1 : https://www.google.com/search?q=dr+lalit+kishore+educator+on+art+and+bhagavad+gita+link&oq Date: December

A Google AI prompt 'dr lalit kishore educator on bhagavad gita' (December 15. 2015) informed, "Dr. Lalit Kishore is an Indian educator from Jaipur known for integrating Bhagavad Gita wisdom with modern education, especially mathematics, using concepts like 'swadharma' (duty) and linking Gita's philosophy (lust, anger, greed as hell's gates) with mathematical ideas (zero, infinity, set theory) for holistic development, advocating for self-discovery and spiritual growth within

The study of scriptures, which possess profound insights into the philosophy and psychology of life, through information processing and reorganization can be beneficial since it contributes to the development of higher-order thinking skills and improves knowledge retention and accessibility, facilitating the elevation of one's consciousness and enhancing spiritual intelligence. In contemporary society, information is referred to as data, and data science has emerged as a fie

The Commonwealth Association of Science, Technology and Mathematics Educators (CASTME) and the Association for Science Education (ASE) are closely linked, with the Findel-CASTME Awards announced at the ASE Annual Conference, informs an AI search. In 2026, the UK's largest science education conference is going to be held at the University of Nottingham's University Park Campus, Nottingham from 8 to 10 January. Findel-CASTME Awards are prestigious recognition by the CASTME to h

Human Rights Day 2025 being observed to emphasis rights as everyday essentials The UN proclaimed Human Rights Day (Dec 10, 2025) is being observed with the theme "Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials". According to the UN, recent years have been 'period of turbulence and unpredictability, where many feel a growing sense of insecurity, disaffection and alienation, the theme of Human Rights Day is to reaffirm the values of human rights and show that they remain a winning pro

At the recently concluded International Gita Conference -2025, the paper “ Development of an Analogical Research Lesson on Linking Mathematics Concepts on Empty Set and Infinite Universal Set Linkage with Select Bhagavad Gita Verses" was presented by Bhavana of Panipat in the eleventh technical session held on november 26. The abstract of the inter-disciplinary R & D paper, guided by Jaipur based educator and researcher Dr Lalit Kishore of, is as follows.  "The National Ed

The spiritualist-driven spiritual engineering reverse model creates methodological conflicts between the empirical aspects of engineering and the subjective nature of spiritualist claims. This is particularly evident among spiritualists who often rely on engineering metaphors, despite lacking any real understanding of engineering principles. At best, these practices serve as temporary relaxation methods, offering spiritual experiences through meditation, insights into levels

Crafting Concise, Compelling and Captivating Narratives in the Digital Age: A Short Note and a Quintain A short note The times have changed with the rise of the digital era. Today, telling a captivating story is more crucial yet harder than ever. With so much information available and shorter attention spans, stories must stand out and be brief to make an impression. Success depends on being authentic, resonating emotionally, and providing a clear, concise message across diff

Sacred Art as Devotion: Unfolding the Divine Song of the Gita Short Note The sacred art has been a part of religious, cultural, and spiritual traditions, serving as a creative outlet through drawings, paintings, sculptures, music, carving, calligraphy, and symbolism. It aims to inspire meditation, contemplation, attentiveness, concentration, devotion, and worship, while also teaching human values and elevating the mind towards the divine. In Eastern traditions, sacred art ma