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Entries invited for Findel CASTME Community Award 2026

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  Entries invited for Findel CASTME Community Award 2026 Announcement for the awards for 2026 introduces four core award categories, with submissions primarily evaluated on their innovative, localized approach to boosting STEM awareness across the Commonwealth. Last date of sending the entries is September 30, 2026 at email address: castmeawards@gmail.com The Findel CASTME Community Award honours the community based projects focusing on families and STEM awareness, offering a voucher prize through collaboration with Findel International. The award is presented an outstanding and innovative community project centering on mothers, fathers, carers, and children, or raising general awareness of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in local communities. Entries. in the form of project report submission are judged based on a ten-point expert criteria system assessing local community impact. The winner is awarded by the Commonwealth Association of Science, Technology a...
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Against the Plunderers’ Grip: Tribal Truths and Modern Wrongs

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 Against the Plunderers’ Grip: Tribal Truths and Modern Wrongs QUINTETS The Earth, a gift, a sacred shrine, Not meant for profits, so malign. To strip and sell, Brings climate hell, Let's treat this world with love divine. The planet's in a terrible plight, Tribal folks, they hold nature tight. Their ancient, wise ways, In these modern days, Show us how to make things right. Rich firms and rulers, quite grim, Their plundering causes us dim. Wake up, stand tall, Before they take all, And end this oppressive whim.
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J Krishnamurti on freedom: Quotes and Inspired Verse

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  According to thinker and philosopher jiddu Krishnamurti, authentic freedom is a mental state that is free from psychological influences, authority, fear, and history. He points out that real freedom should not be viewed as 'freedom from something'—which is merely a response. Rather, it is a self-sufficient, dynamic state of being that arises at the start of exploration, not as a target to reach later on. Here are a few specific quotes on freedom from Jiddu Krishnamurti’s talks and writings. Freedom is not a reaction; freedom is not choice. It is the vanity of man that deems because he has choice he is free. Freedom is a state of mind—not freedom from something, but a sense of freedom, a freedom to doubt and question everything. Freedom and love go together. Freedom is not an idea, it is not a matter of doing what you happen to like. To be free of all authority—your own or that of another—is to die to everything of yesterday, so that your mind is always fresh, always young, in...
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FREEDOM AS SPIRITUAL VIRTUE: NON-POEM

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 FREEDOM AS SPIRITUAL VIRTUE: NON-POEM Wanna be free! Freedom’s too demanding Stipulates freedom - The dissolution of ‘You’ The demise of ‘ego’ -=- Being free means - Being no-one Being nothing Being mysterious Lost in eternal ‘Unknown’ -=- Loose every thing you have Undo yourself wholly Now-n-here To be free for ever ARE YOU STILL INTERESTED IN FREEDOM !
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Spirit of unconditional friendship can be fostered and nurtured for personal. social and spiritual well being

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 In many Eastern cultures, Bhava or Bhavana is seen as an inner feeling that deserves reflection and meditation to promote selfless actions. In Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, the feeling of selfless friendship, known as Maitri Bhava or Sakha Bhava, is appreciated as a spiritual quality characterized by kindness, caring, and goodwill. Thus, the spirit of friendship can be developed, nurtured, and encouraged, which is beneficial. Having a close circle of friends is important for both social and personal well-being, as people tend to share more with friends than with anyone else. Reports indicate that many young individuals take their own lives due to a lack of friends to confide in, resulting in insufficient social support. HAIKU Feeling of friendship - Social support of well being - Acceptance of being ~*~ True friendship allows To be, respect differences To find life’s meaning  ~*~ Spirit of friendship Creates solidarity, amity That's 'maitri bhava' ~*~ Imbibe friendship ...
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Unconditional Mutual and Divine Companionship: Sakha Bhav in Indian Spiritual Traditions

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In Indian spiritual traditions, Sakha Bhav refers to a mindful emotional state of unity among individuals. This shared foundation is rooted in the friendship towards the Divine within each other. It is recognized as one of the five essential Bhavas - emotional states - in Bhakti Yoga, where the seeker perceives God not as a distant figure but as an equal and trusted companion. Essentially, sakha bhav embodies unconditional companionship, regardless of each other's social or worldly status. The core spiritual principles behind sakha bhav combine equality and intimacy, as friends engage with the Divine and each other in a manner that is free, warm, and casually intimate. The relationship characterized by sakha bhav is one of Radical Honesty, where friends embrace everything by sharing their deepest joys, secrets, anger, and insecurities without the fear of being judged. There is Unconditional mutual Support in the spiritual journey, evolving from a master-servant dynamic to a shared ...
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Through friendship, we don’t just cope with the world as it is - we begin to shape the world as it could be: UN on International Day of Friendship

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Pic. : The UN The UN proclaimed International Day of Friendship is observed on July 30 every year since 2011 'with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.' The observance lays emphasis on 'involving young people, as future leaders, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity' and 'contribute to the efforts of the international community towards promoting a dialogue among civilizations, solidarity, mutual understanding and reconciliation.' The UN deems the observance as 'an initiative that follows on the proposal made by UNESCO defining the Culture of Peace as a set of values, attitudes and behaviours that reject violence and endeavour to prevent conflicts by addressing their root causes with a view to solving problems'.  "In a time when the noise of division grows louder ...
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