LEARNING IS LIFE

    Need to switch over to whole brain teaching methods In a recent teacher training, it was asked from the participating teachers that how many of them had read any new book on education consulted a research journal in education or tried out any evidence intervention in the classroom in the last two years and no hand was raised to affirm it. This indicated that there exists a huge theory and action gap among teachers as well as educators. An AI prompt (Google, 2026) [1]  and an article in merinews.com (see inset clipping) revealed. "Dr. Lalit Kishore is a Jaipur-based educationist and researcher who advocates for whole-brain education (WBE) to foster self-awareness and holistic cognitive development over rote memorization." The core philosophy of WBE advocated by Kishore has the following components. Integration of Brain Hemispheres : He stresses that both hemispheres of the brain must work together for true, holistic understanding.The  WBE Formula: He defines whol...

An AI prompt (Google 2026) [1] 'Dr lalit kishore educator on pedagogical experiments' led to the following information on pegagogical experimentation, "Dr. Lalit Kishore is a Jaipur-based educator and researcher recognized for innovating low-cost science experiments and actionable pedagogical interventions." His reported key contributions to pedagogical experiments are as follows. Action Research Cycles: He defines pedagogical experiments as structured, self-reflective interventions where teacher-researchers plan, modify, observe, and reflect on teaching methods to improve classroom outcomes. Low-Cost and Micro-Science: He develops affordable, hands-on toolkits and toy-based science projects using everyday household items to replace expensive laboratory gear in resource-constrained or rural schools. Three-Stage Learning Model: His framework transitions students systematically from teacher-directed instruction to peer-group collaboration, culminating in independent stu...

"There's need to make science, mathematics and technology courses female friendly. It has been often articulated during conferences and seminars that in India, there is a severe under-representation of women in both science and technology education and employment. Also, the main reason attributed to such a situation is that the gender roles were quite entrenched in society and women are deemed fit for professions like teaching, nursing and medicine, but never for hard science and technolog< wrote this blogger on merinews.com in 2015, while emphasising the need for gender equity in STEM education, STEM GENDER EQUITY POEM INSPIRED BY THE ARTCLE Let minds bloom, bright and wide, In science, tech, and math's great tide. No girl held back, no boy in shade, A fair field, where dreams are made. Let balance grow, a steady hand, Across the STEM, throughout the land. With equal steps, we'll reach the height, And fill the world with knowledge bright. Let doors swing wide, for ...

  QUOTE The material process is working in darkness, in time, in knowledge, in ignorance, and so on. When insight takes place, there is the dispelling of that darkness. That is all we are saying. Insight dispels that darkness. And thought, which is the material process, no longer works in darkness. Therefore that light has altered–no, it has ended–ignorance. ~J Krishnamurti   INSPIRED COUPLETS Worldy progress, a shadow deep, While deeper truths, we fail to keep. More gadgets gleam, our minds grow dim, Ignorance blooms, on progress' whim. We chase the false, with eager eyes, Blind to the truth, behind the lies. Look inside, your mind to mend. See the lie, the truth transcend. Darkness flees when insight's bright. Ignorance fades in wisdom's light. When thoughts are gone, the mind at ease, True insight flows, like gentle breeze. All thinking born of matter's fray, No deeper truth to light the way. Insight's bright gleam, a waking sign, Dispels the dark, the mind's...

Milad-un-Nabi: Ode to Advent of the Prophet Muhammad    A blessed day, a time so sweet, The Prophet Muhammad, we greet. Gift from above, so pure and bright, He fills our hearts with love and light. With hearts so full, we share and care, A bond of love, beyond compare. In unity we stand so tall, Harmonious love for one and all. In harmony, a peaceful way, Community brightens every day. Together strong, we stand as one, Our loving journey's just begun.

 HAPPY ONAM: START LIFE AFRESH PURPOSEFULLY Onam is the most celebrated harvest festival Kerala. Observed in the Malayalam month of Chingam, in 2026, it falls on August 26, it lasts for ten days.The festival marks the annual homecoming of the legendary benevolent King Mahabali. People decorate their homes with colourful floral kolam called Pookkalam and enjoy the grand Onasadya feast served on banana leaves. Traditional snake boat races and folk dances highlight the joyous unity and cultural spirit of the celebration Onam Couplets Pure heart and faith so true, Bring folks together, me and you. Thankful for earth, its gifts so grand, Nature's bounty, close at hand. Giving freely, without a thought, Helping others, love is taught. Give what you have, with a happy heart, Thank the skies for each new start. Help others freely, without a doubt, Find what you're meant for, and live it out.