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Digital world woes: Couplets Screens glow bright, a hurried race, Lost in data, leaving no trace. Too much digital, minds unbound, Feeling lost, on shaky ground. Emotions blur, what's right, what's wrong, Digital excess, where do we belong? In virtual worlds, we start to fray, Real connection fades away. Synthetic faces, what do they hold? Our true selves, bought and sold. The cost is high, a heavy toll, Lost in pixels, losing control. Replicas lure, a siren's call, Psychic wounds, stand up tall. Digital maze, a tangled thread, Societal chaos, fills our head.

  Digital farce: Couplets Our eyes gaze at screens, a digital sheen, Lost in a world, a vibrant, fake scene. With endless new things, our minds start to fade, Copying others, a life half-made. The joy disappears, a dull, heavy haze, Trapped in the glow of these digital days. Invisible bonds, they quietly bind, To stuff and to shows, leaving peace far behind. Politics clash, with words sharp and mean, Lost in the echo of the digital screen.

 Digital age blue: Couplets The screen glows bright, a hollow, vacant stare, My heart feels lost, no real world to share. We buy and chase, a never-ending race, Leaving behind a lonely, empty space. Our minds are split, in endless, fractured views, Searching for meaning in these digital blues. We chase quick joys, a fleeting, hollow gleam, And find ourselves caught in a restless dream. We fight for likes, a shallow, empty prize, While real connections slowly start to die. The constant buzz, a strain upon the soul, Losing ourselves, beyond our own control.

  Alienated Minds and Societal Disorientation: The Cost of Digital Saturation and Consumerism A short note Modern discourse frequently highlights how digital saturation and materialistic paradigms contribute to pervasive existential alienation and societal disorientation. Cognitive despair is further exacerbated by systemic imitation, intense rivalry, and the proliferation of synthetic media like deepfakes. This unchecked pursuit of hedonic pleasures and operational shortcuts inherently generates psychological distress, ethical ambiguity, and protracted sociopolitical friction. Consequently, contemporary society has inadvertently constructed a dehumanised framework governed by hyper-consumerism and cognitive fragmentation. Inspired poem A screen's soft glow, a world unseen, We chase its lure, a hollow prize. Lost in its maze, we're in between, Real joy and simulated skies. Each click, a want, a deeper need, To mimic lives, that brightly gleam. Ambition burns, a frantic seed, Fu...

 Failure Beyond Opposite of Success: Embracing Failure to Move Forward Couplets The path to success, you must understand, Is paved with tries, across the shifting sand. Each time you falter, don't you cease your quest, For every setback, puts you to the test. It’s not the end, but a different start, A stronger spirit, a brand new heart. A stumble is not a fall, it's a chance to learn. A lesson in disguise, making your spirit burn.

The concept of silent music delves into the deep emotional and psychological effects of the absence of music. Instead of complete silence, it highlights intentional pauses, ambient sounds in the environment, and the internal perception of melodies. A prime example is John Cage’s renowned minimalist composition 4'33", where the audience engages with the surrounding sounds rather than with deliberate musical notes. The central idea is to create an acoustic environment where silence serves as a backdrop, enhancing and giving significance to the notes, thereby forming a mental image. This approach fosters both self-awareness and awareness of the environment, allowing ambient noises such as one’s own breathing, the echo in the ears, the wind, nearby sounds, or distant traffic to become integral to the composition. With practice, silent music compositions can evoke internal resonance and harmony, enabling the brain to continue imagining and feeling the music long after the sounds ha...

 Senior Citizen Day, August 21 : A Proposal Poem World Senior Citizens' Day is observed each year on August 21 to honor older adults, recognizes their lifelong contributions to families and society, and raises awareness about important issues they face, such as healthcare access, financial security, familiar d issertation , abuse and social isolation.  In such a situation self-care and spirituality could be the savior.s. Proposal Poem For your well-being, friend, Be a wise elder, transcend. Keep your mind sharp, bright, Hold back losing its light. Don't just wait, but believe, New life's meaning conceive. Tend your spirit with grace, Find your inner, calm space. Meditate each sun's rise, Chores done with mindful eyes. Your own health, it is key, Set your spirit truly free. Turn your "old" into "gold," Stories bravely unfold. Mind and body you mend, By tending spirit, my friend.

 Dismissing Dissent: How Toxic Brains Shift the Blame QUINTETS When folks ask what's wrong and you spew, And call names, it's a cowardly view. A system so weak, Lets bad actors speak, And dodge what is rightfully due. A system, quite shady and grand, When questioned, would shift like the sand. With name-calling and jeers, It silenced all fears, A farce, with its managers planned. My brain, when asked what's up, Cries, "You're a threat, you pup! We'll lock you away, And end your bad day, So hush, and just shut up!" Questioning mind with doubt, Found freedom was truly shut out. "Why so?" was a crime, Lost track of all time, In a world where "Just follow!" cried out

 The event that is being revisited is that 'Rajasthan observes National Scientific Temper Day with virtual panel discussion' which goes as follows. To mark the National Scientific Temper Day and remember Dr Narender Dabholkar – a lead scientific temper campaigner who was assassinated by religious fanatics – on his death anniversary, a virtual panel discussion was organised by the Bharat Jan Vigyan Samiti and Janvadi Mahila Samiti, Rajasthan, on August 20 during COVID 19  lockdown a few years ago. Panellists Lalit Kishore, Rajiv Gupta and Komal Srivastava made their statements in context of education,   society and gender vis-a-vis scientific temper, which was followed by discussion by 40-odd participants that included science educators, women activists, NGO representatives and school teachers. According to panellist Dr Lalit Kishore, currently, the eroding scientific temper, intolerance and lack of reasoning or autocracy have now become matters a serious public conc...

  The Habit of Questioning: Discovering Reality Through Rational and Logical Thinking To mark the National Scientific Temper Day and remember Dr Narender Dabholkar – a lead scientific temper campaigner who assassinated by religious fanatics – on his death anniversary, many citizen groups and NGOs organize the awareness campaigns to bust suprestitions and myths prevalent in society and awaken rationality as safeguards against irrationality, conditions, brainwash and blind following. People are encouraged to questioning and discovering truth. Inspired Quintets A mind that is both  keen and bright, Seeks truth with all of its might. With logic and care, No guesses to share, Researching, a rational delight. A mind, in old chains tightly bound, With fears and myths all around, Can break brain-wash lie, Reach for the sky, With logic, true knowledge's found. A mind that's free, and wants to know, Questions why, true keeness may grow. Blind faith's tight hold, Rituals so old, On sc...

  World Humanitarian Day 2026: Message is to Act for Humanity World Humanitarian Day (annual observance; August 19) is being observed with campaign centered on the theme "Act for Humanity," focusing heavily on 'honoring fallen aid workers through their families' stories and demanding immediate safety for health and humanitarian personnel under attack in global conflict. "Attacks on humanitarian personnel have consequences far beyond the individuals directly affected. They interrupt food deliveries, health care, protection and other life-saving services, leaving communities with even fewer ways to survive and recover, Stated the UN. The UN urged that this World Humanitarian Day, the world community should take the following steps Respect and protect civilians, humanitarian personnel and medical personnel. Allow and facilitate safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access, in accordance with international humanitarian law. Prevent arbitrary arrest and detention, an...

  What Happens When You Don't Follow the Master Blindly! QUINTETS A ruler, quite used to his throne, Found his subjects had minds overgrown With what they were taught, No new thought was brought, "Why follow?" they'd never have known. In halls of might, a shadowed plight, Where power sits, with all its light, With petty jeers, and threats they make, The truth they fear, for goodness sake. Just insults fly, and threats ignite. A questioner, earnest and keen, Found "cerebral naxals" unseen. "Why and what for?" he cried, But the order replied, "Be gone, lest you taint the regime!"

  Remembering Neta Ji Subhash Chandra Bose on His Death Anniversary The death anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is observed on August 18, marking the reported day in 1945 when his overloaded plane crashed in Taihoku ,Taipei, Taiwan. Bose remains a monumental icon of the Indian Independence Movement, widely celebrated for organizing the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) and his legendary war cries like "Jai Hind" and "Give me blood, and I will give you freedom". A Poem Inspired by Life and Wisdom of Neta Ji Bose Freedom's fire, it's not a gift, Netaji's words, a powerful shift. We must seize it, take our stand, Not wait for it from any hand. To yield to wrong, a wicked stain, A deeper hurt, a sharper pain. To bend to lies, to bow to might, Is to extinguish freedom's light. The cost of liberty, a heavy toll, Paid in hot blood, soul by soul. No gentle talk, no reasoned plea, Can break the chains and set us free. Through struggle's heat, ...

 Dark Horizons: Slavery and Despair Beneath a Ruthless Rule A heavy hand, a silent dread, Words unspoken, futures bled. No laughter rings, no colours bright, Just shadowed days and starless night. Schools are shut, apart they keep, Tests get leaked, promises sleep. The joy is gone, the songs are mute, A bleak future, no ripening fruit. Chains are forged, though not of steel, The spirit bound, no chance to heal. Just endless toil, a weary sigh, Beneath a gray and watchful eye. For what is lost when freedom flees, And spirits bow on bended knees. A world of gloom, a lonely plight, Lost in the dark, without a light.

 Right to Dissent: The Pillar of Thriving Democracies QUINTETS A voice that cries out, "This is wrong!" Can make the mighty feel less strong. For when we speak, The truth we seek, And help the laws be right and long. A voice that dared to shout, "No more!" Challenged what came before. Old ways had to bend, A new path to transcend, For progress, we all adore. To call dissenters "unpatriotic," Is a thoughtless, rather idiotic, Narrative they spin, A hollow din, Their reasoning, quite idiotic. When leaders grow a bit too grand, And power slips right from their hand, The right to speak, Makes their flaws peek, And keeps them in check throughout the land.

Sumit Sarkar (1939-2026) was an Indian historian and author of Swadeshi Movement and authority on Social History He was a founding member of the Subaltern Studies Group as well as one of its most important critics.  He was born in 1939 and died and died on 13 August 2026 at an age of 87 years.   QUINTETS INSPIRED BY HIS THOUGHTS ON TRUE NATIONALISM   A nation, in fervour and pride, With symbols held deeply inside, Can blind with its might, And darken the light, Where reason 'n empathy subside.   A nation where all can find their place, With fairness and a smiling face. Democracy's bright light, Equity shining bright, Justice for all, in every race.

  NO KINGS MOVEMENT TAKES WINGS ACROSS GLOBE In the States, a loud chant did take wing, "No Kings!" did the people all sing. "Constitution, not liege!" Against Trump's growing siege, For democracy, their hearts did spring. 'No Kings' rallies loudly proclaim, "Our courts must stay free from blame!" With rights they will fight, For truth and for light, And hold power to account, that's their aim. In India, a chant arose, "No kings!" and power's sway it chose. No one man's decree, For all eyes to see, Accountability, it bestows. The firms with wealth, quite a big sway, Made education go astray. Prices shot up, jobs took flight, Monarch ruled day and night, So voices cried, "No Kings Today!" Gen-Z protest arose, loud  'n bold, For schools were not teaching, we're told. With prices so high, And tests gone awry, And kings in their castles of gold.

  Ideology and Conflict: Voices Under Fire Limericks A fellow, quite staunch extreme right, Called thinking a terrible blight. With a furious frown, He'd shout the world down, "No thought! Just my furious might!" A leader, quite grand, in his seat, Said, "Naxals of thought, we must meet! Like the armed ones of old, Their influence bold, Must be finished, completely, discreet!"

  Independence Day Today: Loud Revelry, Muted Freedom QUINTETS A solemn day, once held with grace, Became a loud and hurried race. With road shows and loud song, The economy dragged along, A weary, debt-ridden, frantic pace. A solemn event, once so grand, Became mundane show in the land. With loud, gaudy flair, Geet-Gaan rivalry in air, "Event economy" ruled, a harsh command. A day of thought, a quiet vow, Now loud with noise, I don't know how. Banners wave, a hurried pace, Loud revelry fills the space. No solemn air , a traded show

 Living Independence: The Art of Self-Governance and Self-Reliance Real independence is the self-rule and self-dependence. In spirituality, independence is viewed as freedom from conditioning and externalities. Currently, the independence day in India has bee politicised through new slogans, catch phrases, campaigns, externalities, tokenism, show offs by politicians, it is no more a national and public festival. In spirituality, all externalized and ritualized celebrations in the name of independence are new fetters and systems of control. Here is a non-poem that describes independence from the point view of spirituals. You gain independence When you undo Your social conditioning Based on competition And material progress To nurture your ego ~*~ You gain independence When you rise Above-n-beyond senses By shunning gratifications To live life that’s Ever spotless clean ~*~ You gain independence When you make right choices Through free will That’s value based Beyond the traps of mate...

  Dr. Lalit Kishore is an educator and researcher who interprets the Bhagavad Gita's concept of swadharma (one's personal moral duty) as a practical guide for authentic, value-driven living, detached action, and responsible leadership in modern education, reports Google (2026, August 13)[1] Core Views of Kishore on Swadharma are as follows: Authentic Responsibility : Fulfilling your unique role based on your natural character instead of copying others. Selfless Commitment : Performing duties with sincerity and responsiveness while letting go of superficial rewards. Resilience & Growth: Learning from shortfalls and using challenges for continuous self-improvement. According to Kishore, the Modern Educational Application of the Gita's Swadharma Precepts are as follows Stress Management : Using the Gita's teachings on detachment to help students and professionals avoid burnout. Value-Driven Leadership: Aligning personal conduct with intrinsic motivation rat...

  Communicating Values: The Role of Gita in Ethical and Moral Growth  Google (2026) informs, Dr. Lalit Kishore is a Jaipur-based educator and researcher who writes on the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), value education, and the Bhagavad Gita into modern learning frameworks, has explored practical lessons on duty (dharma), self-awareness, and values alignment for students by blending traditional arts, mindful arts, wisdom, and cognitive frameworks into contemporary school curricula.[1] The Bhagavad Gita serves as a profound ethical guide by teaching duty, right action, and inner peace. It encourages people to act without selfish motives, face life's challenges with courage, and choose good over evil. Its core moral teachings focus on Nishkama Karma, which means acting without desire for reward; Dharma, or following one's sacred duty; and Sambhav, the practice of maintaining equanimity by staying calm in joy and pain. Additionally, it emphasizes detachment by lett...

HAPPY (SCREEN) INDEPENDENCE DAY! SCREEN INDEPENDENCE ANTHEM The glowing screen, a constant hum, Takes moments, makes the mind go numb. But turn it off, let silence bloom, And banish digital gloom. Step outside, the world is vast, Real life lessons, built to last. A book, a chat, a quiet thought, True wisdom can be taught. Screenless peace, a gentle way, To learn and grow each passing day. Screen independence, fresh 'n bright, Fills your spirit with pure light.

 Quotes on No God Belief The Buddha: No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path The Buddha:  I count your Brahma one among the unjust, who made a world in which to shelter wrong The Buddha: Moral consequences (Karma) do not require a god to hand out rewards or punishments. Karma operates as an impersonal, natural law of cause and effect, just like gravity. Ludwig Feuerbach: Man created God in his own image. Richard Dawkins: We are all atheists about most of the gods that societies have ever believed in. Some of us just   go one god further. Sigmund Freud: When a man is freed of religion, he has a better chance to live a normal and wholesome life. Richard Dawkins: We don't need God to be good. We can be good because we care about other people, because we have empathy. A.C. Grayling: The good life is one that is satisfying, meaningful, and responsible, lived in the here and now. "No God, Please No!” is a memorable quote ut...

 Prayer as Sacred Speech for Cosmic Wellbeing Dictionary Meanings of Prayer Prayer is a devout petition, spiritual communion, or act of communicating with God or an object of worship through adoration, confession, supplication, or thanksgiving. ~Collins Dictionary [1] A devout petition to God or an object of worship ~ Merriam-Webster Dictionary [2] COUPLETS ON PRAYER A gentle talk, a whisper light, With Divine above, day and night. It's wisdom shared, a heartfelt plea, For peace within, for all to see. A special bond, a loving thread, Where soul meets soul, and wellbeing spread. To feel the All, and know your place, With kindly words and loving grace. It's knowing truth, a silent song, Where you and God, you both belong. To live your path, and do what's right, Bathed in the universe's light. A quiet talk with God above, It brings us peace and fills with love. Our words to heaven, clear and bright, Help all the world feel good and right. With gentle thoughts, we reach th...

  From Curiosity to Creation: Hands-On STEM for Young Children   "Science Learning in Early Childhood Education" by I Wayan Sutama [1] emphasizes that engaging young children in play-based, hands-on science fosters essential cognitive skills, natural curiosity, and environmental awareness. The paper highlights that educators should facilitate, rather than force, learning by guiding children through process skills like observation, experimentation, and communication to build a solid foundation for critical thinking. Work of Dr Lalit Inshore [2] cited in over hundred papers uploaded in Academia Education site. Given the context of early-stage science education and child-centric learning, Kishore's  [3] most frequently cited academic papers  on Primary STEM Education Paper (Toys & Tools) which is an intervention research project on utilizing low-cost, hands-on toy pedagogy for elementary science education in Rajasthan, India References   [1] Sutama, I. ...

  An AI Overview of "Stepping into Science in Small Schools: Together with Tools, Techniques and Toys" by Kishore (2009) outlines a cost-effective, toy-based pedagogy for teaching primary science in resource-constrained rural schools using low-cost materials. The core concepts and pedagogy of the advocated in the paper are as follows:  Low-Cost Materials: Uses household items, trash-to-treasure objects, and mini hand tools instead of expensive laboratory setups. Toy-Based Learning: Turns simple toys and play-based models into active science experiments to explain basic concepts Inquiry-Driven Approach: Encourages children to engage in "sciencing" by doing, observing, and asking questions about daily life. The implementation and teaching stages of Kishore's strategy are as follows. Teacher-Led to Student-Led: Moves instruction from direct teacher guidance to peer group learning and independent student discovery. Micro-Learning: Breaks down difficult scientific id...

  The Bhagavad Gita is an important and lively philosophy that helps us deal with the complex problems of today's world. It goes beyond just studying religion, providing a deep source of ancient knowledge that is relevant for being a good global citizen, promoting peace between countries, and living sustainably. By exploring key ideas like Dharma, which means doing the right thing, and Karma Yoga, which emphasises detached action. The Gita gives us useful advice for handling personal, work-related, and global issues in the 21st century. It combines traditional business and work-life ethics with the realities of today's workplaces, offering leadership styles inspired by the Gita, ways to make ethical choices, and tips for reducing stress for both leaders and workers in the digital world. The Gita also serves as an early form of counseling, using mindfulness and self-awareness to address modern mental health problems. In the fields of social science and law, this text looks at go...

Kurukshetra University Releases the Brochure of 11th International Gita Conference to be held in December 2026 Kurukshetra University has released the brochure for the International Gita Conference-2026 and speculated that delegates from over 15 countries will participate in the three-day International Gita Conference,to be held from December 14 to 16 on its campus. According to the organizers of the conference, eleven university departments are assigned thematic technical sessions, including Tourism and Hotel Management, Geology, Social Work, Sanskrit, Hindi, Home Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Law, Ancient Indian History, and Environmental Studies.Collaborative input from the Saraswati Research Centre, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Centre, and the Haryana Saraswati Heritage Development Board. The paper submission guidelines are as follows Abstract Specifications: Length must be 300–400 words in English, Hindi, or Sanskrit. Include the paper title, author name(s), institutional affiliati...

"Bhagavad Gita ka Sarvajaneen Sandesh" is a three-part Hindi commentary on the scripture by Swami Ranganathananda (2017) published by the Ramakrishna Math and available via Advaita Ashrama. It presents the universal message of the Gita for daily life and spiritual growth. The hardcover set approaches the ancient text through the lens of modern human needs, practical Vedanta, and scientific temper.   Here are AI-prompt generated 10 key messages from the book [2]:   Universal Relevance: The Gita is not a restrictive religious text but a universal guide for human growth and character development Practical Vedanta: Spirituality must be translated into daily action, changing passive reading into dynamic, efficient work. Inner Resilience: True strength comes from mastering your mind, which builds mental resilience against external life challenges. Selfless Action: Working without attachment to rewards purifies the mind and leads to genuine personal freedom. Scientific Temper: Spiri...