Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Challenges and Solutions to Teaching during Pandemic in India

"Challenges and Solutions to Teaching during Pandemic in India"

Published in the Journal of Scientific Temper (Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026).

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed education overnight, compelling educators and students to adapt to an unprecedented digital learning environment. In our study, we examine the major challenges faced by the Indian education system—particularly science education—and propose practical, policy-oriented solutions for building a more resilient future.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/409995505_Challenges_and_solutions_to_teaching_during_pandemic_in_India

Key Highlights

✅ Challenges faced by educators in shifting from classroom to online teaching.
✅ Impact of digital inequality, connectivity issues, and lack of devices.
✅ Difficulties in conducting laboratory-based science education remotely.
✅ Student-specific concerns including learning gaps, mental well-being, and online assessments.
✅ Role of Open Educational Resources (OERs), DIKSHA, SWAYAM, NDLI, Project OSCAR, and other digital initiatives.
✅ Policy recommendations to strengthen digital infrastructure, teacher training, equitable access, and future-ready education.

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Monday, July 6, 2026

🪔 Announcing the Launch of iksguru.in: 5,000 Years of Indian Wisdom, Powered by AI

The internet is crowded with AI models. We have AIs that can write code, AIs that can paint pictures, and AIs trained on the vast, generic expanse of the modern web. But when it comes to the deep, nuanced, and timeless wisdom of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), generalist AI often falls short—offering generic summaries or hallmarked guesses instead of authentic truth.

Today, that changes.

We are thrilled to officially launch **iksguru.in**—the world's first dedicated AI companion built to speak the language of the *śāstras*.

## 🎯 ChatGPT Studied the Internet. GuruBot Studied the Vedas.

**iksguru.in** isn't just another search engine wrapped in an AI chatbot. It is a digital bridge built specifically for seekers, scholars, parents, and anyone curious about the foundational wisdom of India.

When you ask GuruBot a question about karma, dharma, Ayurveda, or Vedanta, you don’t just get a paragraph of generated text. You get **grounded, accurate answers complete with real verse citations** from the *Bhagavad Gītā*, *Yoga Sūtras*, *Upaniṣads*, and primary Sanskrit texts. It answers like a scholar, ensuring that the integrity of our oral and written traditions is preserved in the digital age.

## 🚀 4 Groundbreaking Features to Explore Right Now

We designed **iksguru.in** to be incredibly powerful yet beautifully simple to use. Here is what makes the platform uniquely revolutionary:

### 1. Bring Ancient Manuscripts to Life (OCR)

Have a photo of a 200-year-old palm-leaf manuscript? Your grandmother’s handwritten Sanskrit notes? An inscription on a local temple wall? **Just point your camera and upload it.** Our advanced visual AI reads, transliterates, and explains the text in seconds. It is quite literally time travel in your pocket.

### 2. Wisdom in the Language You Speak (13+ Languages)

Bhāratīya jñāna shouldn't require English fluency. Our AI operates flawlessly across a 13-language layer. You can ask a question in Tamil, study the wisdom in Telugu, and share the answer in Hindi. It supports English, हिन्दी, संस्कृत, मराठी, தமிழ், తెలుగు, മലയാളം, भोजपुरी, and more—including right-to-left languages like Arabic.

### 3. Screen Time that Teaches Dharma: Bal Gyan

We wanted to ensure that the next generation stays connected to their roots. The platform features a completely free **Bal Gyan (For Kids)** section. It is packed with *Panchatantra* and *Tenali Rama* tales, interactive quizzes, digital coloring pages, and beautifully designed, printable picture-book PDFs you can download for bedtime reading.

### 4. A Daily Dose of Light: Verse of the Day

Start your morning with intention. Our **Verse of the Day** feature acts as your daily spiritual anchor. With a single tap, you can receive a beautifully curated śloka and seamlessly share the light with your family and friends via WhatsApp.

## 🌿 How to Get Started (No Strings Attached)

We believe that wisdom should be accessible to all. That’s why we’ve made trying **iksguru.in** entirely frictionless:

 * **No signup required.**

 * **No credit cards or hidden fees.**

 * **Ask your first 3 questions completely free.**

Whether you are a student researching ancient Indian science, a practitioner deepening your yoga philosophy, or a parent looking for meaningful stories for your children, GuruBot is waiting to guide you.

From the Vedas to your fingertips—your journey into Indian Knowledge Systems begins today.

👉 **Experience it now at iksguru.in**




Sunday, June 28, 2026

Kanad's Discovery of an Atomin Hindi, AI video.

#LearningNeverStops—it simply evolves. My small humble attempt at making #IKS videos using #AI for the new kids in the block. #Kanad gave the term #anu for an atom and this should be the first term and #Indianstudent should learn before he reads the word Atom. 

I challenged myself to learn and experiment with Artificial Intelligence. This video is one of the outcomes of that journey. From exploring AI tools to creating this content, the entire process has been a fascinating learning experience.

I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback. 

#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Chemistry #LifelongLearning #Education #Innovation #LearningNeverStops 

https://youtu.be/QJ4QjpkkjJA?si=doa_B8fwwlR9wQ5C



Saturday, June 27, 2026

World's First Floating CNG Station, India

 The ghats of Varanasi now host the world’s first floating CNG station and a hydrogen-powered motorboat — a striking example of India’s rapid strides in science and technology. These innovations reduce emissions, improve river transport sustainability, and showcase homegrown engineering. Yet many Indians remain unaware of this milestone; wider communication and public engagement are needed so citizens can celebrate and support such green advances.

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Department of Science & Technology, Government of India




Challenges and Solutions to Teaching during Pandemic in India

"Challenges and Solutions to Teaching during Pandemic in India" Published in the Journal of Scientific Temper (Vol. 14, Issue 2, ...