LEARNING IS LIFE

  The birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore (7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941) is being observed mainly on social media due to the aftermath of the recently concluded assembly elections this May in W, Bengal.  He was a versatile personality as 'a polymath, poet, musician, artist and ayurveda-researcher' all rolled into one. It was in 1913 that he became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature for his poetic work Gitanjali is viewed as spiritual, magical and mercurial poetry. Tagore's extraordinary work comprises of a large array of paintings, sketches, doodles, texts and songs. He subscribed for naturalistic philosophy of education and founded Visva-Bharati University to carry on his legacy. He also started an experimental school at Shantiniketan for imparting education to children on Upanishadic ideals in natural surroundings. Tagore visited many countries and proved to be true ambassador of globalization with his creed for ‘Vasudhaiva kutumbakam’ ...

  .The educational philosophy of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore is relevant in the present times, wrote Kishore (2021) at his blog [1], which has holistic education bearings for the learner since it 'consists of four elements naturalism, humanism, idealism and progressiveness with core principles of natural surroundings and freedom of expression.'  Unfortunately, there are not many takers of Tagore's philosophy education despite it includes the most components Gardener's theory of multiple intelligence  including the much talked about 'spiritual intelligence' that is being advocated by well-meaning educators today to counter the ill-effects of materialism, objectification of education, competition, control, talentism and politicization of education. Tagore believed that education was meant to enable the mind to 'find out that ultimate truth which emancipates us from the bondage of dust and gives us wealth not of things but of inner light, not of power but of lo...

  On the occasion of the 165th birth anniversary of the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, being celebrated on May 7, 2026. Lets  his spiritual side side QUOTES    Peace is the inner harmony that dwells in Truth, and not in adjustments    I am sure that there have come moments, when my soul has touched the infinite and has become intensely conscious of it through illumination of joy. ~Rabindranath Tagore INSPIRED POEM A spark of God, a soul within us bright, We strive to feel, to rise from earthly clay. Beyond the dust, to seek a truer light, And cast the heavy, worldly cares away. The core of being, truth we can't define By thought or thing, a whisper from above. Let not possessions cloud this gift divine, But seek the essence of eternal love. It's not in reason, logic's brittle frame, But in the heart, a vision clear and deep. A sacred knowing, fanning inner flame, Where purest peace and lasting joys we keep. So tend the soul, let spirit freely grow, And...

Opposition Leaders' View Points on Present Political Situation: Limerick Our systems, once so grand and bright, Are dimming, losing all their light. With wealth in few hands tight, And voices hushed in fright, Wake up, before the endless night! A leader with a ruling gleam, Destroyed all hope, it would seem. With hatred's cruel sting, And oppression's dark wing, Human dignity lost its dream.

  Teacher Appreciation Day:Couplets on Teachers In the  US, founded in the year 1984, the National Teacher Appreciation Day 2026 was observed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, falling within Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8, 2026). It is a time to honour educators for their dedication and professionalism. The special recognition and appreciation is meant to highlight their crucial role in shaping students' lives and value system. The internet search engine giant Google marked the Teacher Appreciation Day with a GIF doodle and stated, "This Doodle honors educators whose dedication and care extend far beyond the classroom. The handcrafted paper mâché artwork represents handmade and heartfelt gifts students make to say, “Thank you for all you do.” TEACHER APPRECIATION COUPLETS The future bright, for this our land, Teachers mould it, with caring hand.  Inside school walls, where learning grows, Teachers face world, its joys and woes.    Young minds teachers nurture, seeds ...

  DEADLY ONLINE LIFESTYLE OF RAPID LOGISTICS: WARNING LIMERICKS With clicks, a habit took its hold, From screens, a siren song so bold. Deliveries piled, A wasteful, hungry child, Ignoring futures, cheaply sold. A click and a swipe, a package appears, But the planet sighs, with carbon-filled tears. Old shops start to fade, A price that's paid, With fungi and lives, in far-off spheres. With packages arriving so fast, Convenience, a lifestyle amassed. But meals, they were grim, And pills, rather dim, In wrappers all sickly and vast.