Dog-yoga and goat-yoga being promoted as yoga therapies in the West, wrote this blogger on merinews,com -a CJ portal now closed down, (see clipping). The blogger wrote ahead of the International Day 2017, two forms of yoga are becoming popular in the West called dog-yoga (doga) and goat-yoga (goga). Doga and goga are the partner yoga classes in which clients do yoga in the presence of pet dogs and friendly goats respectively. A Short Note on Dog Yoga Doga, or dog yoga, is a u

The blog post published earlier "Yoga Day Tokenism: Quotes and Limerick" critiques the commercialization of the International Day of Yoga, arguing that massive public events often reduce a profound spiritual discipline to superficial performance. The post advocates for reclaiming yoga as a daily practice of inner reflection and mindfulness, utilizing lighthearted verse to encourage genuine engagement The post is reproduced on International Day of Yoga 2026. QUOTES All observa

National Reading day is observed on June 19 every year. Enhancing your reading skills goes beyond just how you comprehend the text; it also involves your sitting position while reading. Maintaining the correct reading posture is crucial to prevent physical discomfort over time. Whether you're flipping through a book or scrolling on a tablet, ensure you sit up straight with your lower back supported by the chair and your feet flat on the floor. Keep your shoulders relaxed and

Autistic Pride Day is celebrated on June 18. It's important to recognize that screen addiction and exposure to AI can lead to 'virtual autism,' which may result in learning delays. However, while the use of digital devices does not cause medical autism, excessive use of digital media in early childhood can imitate autistic behaviors, a phenomenon often referred to as virtual autism. True Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition primarily influ

Following the National Education Policy-2020, which emphasizes courses focused on employable skills and education for sustainable development, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced 'Entrepreneurship' as a comprehensive subject. Additionally, it has been included as a topic in business studies by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) at the senior secondary level. For social sciences, including entrepreneurship, which possess their own term

Leadership and management are different yet work well together as complimentary aspects. Leaders aim to create a long-term vision, promote innovation, and inspire change, while managers focus on implementing that vision through planning, ensuring operational stability, and improving processes.It's important to recognize that leadership involves crafting a future vision, motivating team members to accept change, and questioning the norm to foster creativity and innovation. Man

Dr. Lalit Kishore, while speaking at a workshop on leadership at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, on November 9, 2019, emphasised that leadership was innate in humans needed to be fostered and developed through process based facilitative learning; practice of pro-social skills; participative strategic action planning and execution to achieve a shared goal of the organisation which was invariably situational and contextual. Dr Kishore, who was then working at Disha Foun

Entries for the Commonwealth Association of Science, Technology & Mathematics Educators (CASTME) 2026 Awards have been invited which must be received by October 31 this year at the email castmeawards@gmail.com. The Successful recipients are announced at the Association for Science Education Conference (ASE) held in early January in England and publicised in CASTME Newsletter and website There are five award categories as follows 1. The Findel CASTME Protect Our Planet Award:

Zentangle is an art style based on drawing easy patterns (called tangles) to promote relaxation, creativity, attentive and focus. For monochrome Zentangle art, first grids are drawn which are foundational geometric frameworks used to anchor and repeat structured patterns, known as "tangles The grids are drawn freehand using a pen and pencil to build structured meditative designs. Common Types of Grids are as follows Square Grids: These are the most common structure cr

Dinwinddie (2019), Sustack (2024), and Sam (2025) discovered that incorporating doodle art into spiritual practices offers a non-verbal way to meditate, be mindful, and pray. This is achieved through intuitive, repetitive patterns that soothe the mind and connect with sacred texts. Often seen in religious doodles, iconographic art, or mandalas, this approach turns mark-making into a form of active listening or visual prayer, helping with emotional processing and enhancing spi

Doodle art is made up of spontaneous sketches that are often drawn without thinking too much about them. These drawings can be abstract patterns or simple stick figures with lines and doodles around them. Research shows that adding decorations and balance to doodles can turn simple scribbles into detailed and expressive art. It's believed that anyone can begin doodling easily, using it as a way to express creativity, meditate, or relax. Doodle art includes sketches that are d

The Google AI prompt subsequent to the intimation by Academia education "give a summary in 200 words of “L. Kishore” (2026, June 15) as cited in a Filosofía paper on academia education" indicated that the researcher is known for his contributions to alternative pedagogical frameworks, specifically in micro-planning and active STEM learning. His work emphasizes socio-pedagogical management through decentralized frameworks and the use of low-cost materials for science instructi

The paper "Development and Clinical Trialling of a Micro-Credential Communication Skill Module of Select Verses of the Bhagavad Gita, was presented at S. U. S. Govt. College, Matak Majri, Indri (Karnal district, Haryana, India) was presented by the blogger during the conference 'Scientific Perspectives of Srimad Bhagavad Gita and Music' on February 24-25, 2025. The abstract of the paper is follows Abstract: Subsequent to National Education Policy-2020 requiring the exposure o

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन । मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि ॥ 2.47 ॥ Meaning :You have the right to perform duty, but never to its fruits. You should never engage in action for the sake of reward, nor should you long for inaction. Emphasis: This verse emphasizes the importance of performing one's duty without attachment to the results English Couplet Do detached right deeds, let pro-action bloom, Selfless actions light, and dispel the gloom .*~* आपूर्यमाण

Concept note Examining ethics in the digital era through contemporary prayers represents a valuable intersection of advanced technology and human spirituality. These modern prayers and reflections act as ethical guidelines that anchor us, providing a necessary counterbalance to the rapid pace, algorithm-driven commercialization, and digital alienation characteristic of today's technology. Essential insights from New Age prayers should emphasize the importance of Cultivating P

Mobile phone photography can be a strong tool for enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) literacy by helping students to "picture-read the world." By analyzing or creating images, students develop essential visual literacy, learn to make observations based on visual data, document scientific processes, and cultivate a critical perspective on visual or media communications. Incorporating photography into STEM education helps connect abstract concept

Dr. Lalit Kishore, an educator and researcher based in Jaipur, considers visual research and visually disruptive teaching interventions for inclusive education to be integral to the action research framework. The classroom-based visual research methods and techniques represent emerging research methodologies, particularly as smartphones, digital cameras, interactive boards, and laptops become increasingly accessible. Visual content has thus become a vital element of education

Book Review of Value-Oriented Education: Foundations and Frontier –World Overview” on Jul 31, 2019 at citizen journalism site u4uvoice , says that in Dr Lalit Kishore’s book , “The instructional strategies like experiential approach; value-clarification technique; total atmospheric approach; value-sheet method; role playing method; case method; attitude development technique, and integrated concurrent approaches have been discussed which are suitable for transaction of the s

As informed by the the ACADEMIA on June 12, 2026, there exist 132 mentions and citations of Dr Lalit Kishore in the research papers uploaded on academia.ed BIONOTE ON DR. LALIT KISHORE Dr. Lalit Kishore (B. 1946) did his Masters in Physics from Kurukshetra University and Doctorate in Education from Punjab University, Chandigarh. Currently, working as a freelancer, he is engaged in research work in special education at Disha in Jaipur and development of micro-learning strategy

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