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With an aim to enhance value-based education in schools, two books—Jnanapatha and Jnanaratha—were released on Tuesday under the Yoga and Moral Education Project. The launch function, organised by the Shanthivana Trust at Dharmasthala, saw some influential cultural and educational personalities participating in it, reflecting the need for moral orientation in the current schooling environment.

Award-winning Kannada film director V. Nagendra Prasad, who brought out the books, told that today's youth are desperately in need of ethical orientation and that these educational resources can be "guiding lights for a worthwhile life." While recollecting about his long-standing connection with Dharmasthala while filming Sri Manjunatha, Prasad spoke about how the movie was not merely a movie project but a pilgrimage that prompted him to study Jain philosophy and Kannada literature. In spite of the losses he suffered financially, he spoke of the work as a labor of devotion and education.

Emphasizing the role played by families in instilling values, seasoned actor H.D. Dattatreya (Dattanna) said, "It is not how long we live, but what meaning we give to it that is important. Nice books and virtuous company show us the way to do it," he averred, pleading for tighter literary and moral influences during childhood.

Chairing the event, Dharmadhikari Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade once again stressed the bigger aim of the project: inculcating moral clarity and discipline among students through yoga and value education. "Our children are future citizens. Instructing them to rein in their senses and shun evil habits through such efforts will make them an asset to society," he added.

The establishment of Jnanapatha and Jnanaratha marks the revival efforts to incorporate holistic education into school curricula, where the formation of character takes equal prominence with academic achievement.

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Addressing the function, the Rajya Sabha MP said education was the sole instrument that could shatter the chains of both dictatorship and Sanatan, likening it to the remarks made by Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin last year that had created a nationwide debate.

Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam leader Kamal Haasan made scathing comments on the importance of education while speaking at a crowd in the Agaram Foundation event in Chennai. "Education alone can shatter the shackles of dictatorship and Sanatan," the Rajya Sabha MP stated on Sunday.

Addressing the event, the Rajya Sabha member termed education as the sole instrument to demolish dictatorship and Sanatan, comparing it with the previous remarks by Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin that have ignited a national discourse a year ago.

Kamal Haasan furthered, "Don't grasp anything else in your hands, except education. We cannot be victorious without it, because the majority may make you lose. Majority Fools (Moodargal) will make u lose; knowledge alone will appear defeated. That's why we should tightly grasp it (Education)."

Haasan lauded the work of the Agaram Foundation, terming its operations one of the few remaining sources of true education and unwavering love. "Other than our mothers, institutions like Agaram Foundation are one of the last places where we can still find them," he stated.

He continued to draw parallels between the character of fame in movies and the difficulties of social work. "In movies, we are crowned for our performances. But in social work, we are crowned with a crown of thorns. It is not easy to embrace that crown. No one else will crown us with this-even we cannot do it for ourselves," he said.

Touching on the effect of NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), Haasan added the law has restricted the ambit of such organisations as Agaram Foundation. "Even Agaram Foundation, despite its utmost efforts, cannot assist students up to a level because the law does not permit it. To alter the law, we want power, and that power can be brought only by education," he said.

The 71st National Film Awards were announced today in Delhi. Sudipto Sen's 'The Kerala Story' was given the Best Cinematography award. However, this move to announce the film as the winner was not received warmly by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. He expressed his frustration on his official X account against the decision made by the government.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan mourns government as 'The Kerala Story' sweeps National Film Award

In his indignation against the action of the central government, he posted on X, "In honoring a film that disseminates sheer misinformation with clear intention to damage the reputation of Kerala and foment communal hatred, the #NationalFilmAwards jury has given sanctification to a narrative based in the Sangh Parivar's communalising politics."

The following is the statement he issued: "Kerala, which has ever been the symbol of harmony and resistance to communal forces, has been deeply hurt by this act. It is not Malayalis alone, but all those who believe in the cause of democracy must voice themselves on behalf of truth and constitutional values which we hold dear."

His arrival was met with a two-pronged response in the comments column.

Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey, Rani Mukerji, and some others sweep National Film Award

Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for 'Mrs. Chatterjee Vs. Norway,' Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey for Best Actor in 'Jawan' and '12th Fail.' Best Film (Hindi) is 'Kathal: A Jackfruit of Mystery.' Shilpa Rao won Best Female Playback Singer for 'Jawan.' Best Cinematography has gone to 'The Kerala Story.'

Vikrant Massey and Rani Mukerji's reaction to their massive win

Wirkant, in turn, said that it is his honor to accept the award along with an "icon like Shah Rukh Khan." Rani Mukerji, on the other hand, said that the victory has made her 3-decade long career worthwhile.

More on 'The Kerala Story'

The film is about women from Kerala who are converted to Islam and join the Islamic State. The film released in theaters in May 2023 and raked over Rs 300 crore at the box office.

Education and knowledge have always been central to Hinduism. Learning forms a deeply rooted part of Hindu culture and literature. The religion reveres education in the form of gods: Lord Saraswati, associated with knowledge, learning, speech, and the arts, and Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom, intellect, and new beginnings. Lord Ganesha is also revered as the remover of obstacles and a patron of learning.

Lord Ganesha is considered an ideal role model for students. To succeed academically, students need qualities such as wisdom, intellect, and knowledge — all of which Lord Ganesha symbolizes. He is known as Vidya Daata (giver of knowledge) and Buddhi Pradaayaka (giver of intellect). It is customary to invoke Lord Ganesha’s blessings at the start of any academic or creative endeavor.

He also inspires focus and concentration. His small eyes represent deep focus, while his large head symbolizes broad thinking and understanding. His large ears encourage students to be attentive listeners and absorb knowledge carefully. His broken tusk signifies sacrifice and the ability to let go of ego for a greater purpose. Additionally, his simple posture reflects humility rather than extravagance.

The mind of a student requires calmness and emotional stability. Lord Ganesha’s peaceful expression encourages patience and emotional control, even under academic pressure. An ideal student faces exams, projects, and challenges with confidence and maintains emotional balance throughout.

Worshipped as Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles), Lord Ganesha teaches us to overcome difficulties with wisdom. He encourages students to solve problems through intelligence and perseverance rather than avoidance. At the same time, he embodies a balance between playfulness and discipline—“childlike yet wise”—showing that fun and responsibility can coexist in a student’s life.

Lord Ganesha serves as an ideal role model for holistic growth, nurturing intellectual, emotional, and moral development. He promotes humility, dedication, and spiritual grounding. Embodying the perfect blend of wisdom, focus, and humility, Lord Ganesha inspires every student to overcome challenges with courage and grace, guiding them on their path to success.

By Jishnu Mukherjee

Bollywood star's eco-friendly initiative uses creativity to sow seeds of kindness in young minds

With increasing competition and conflict at a time when the world is already in a state of chaos, actor Ananya Panday is changing the spotlight to empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence — all through the art. On Tuesday, she formally launched the 'Kindness Curriculum', a pioneering education program that seeks to instill the values of kindness and emotional intelligence in little children through the art of creative expression.

Developed by teachers, mental health professionals, and child psychologists, the curriculum incorporates drawing, music, storytelling, and drama to instruct and reinforce empathy — not just for other individuals, but for the world around them and for themselves as well.

"Kindness is strength and not weakness," stated Ananya at the launch. "We always speak about academic success but forget that emotional well-being and sensitivity are equally important. I wanted to introduce something that teaches children to care — for people, animals, and the planet."

The Kindness Curriculum will first be launched in selected government and private schools of Maharashtra and Delhi, with national expansion plans. Modules involve environmental acts of kindness like planting saplings, painting on eco-friendly surface, and writing to nature, in a bid to build both emotional intelligence and environmental sensitivity.

Teachers who attended the pilot workshops said the kids were actually enthusiastic. "They began expressing their emotions and being more respectful of their peer students and surroundings," said an Indian-based primary school teacher. "It was a relief.".

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), are strongly aligned with this project.  By offering a comprehensive framework for sustainable and values-based education that advances both the mind and the planet, it goes beyond emotional literacy.

While the #KindnessIsCool movement gathers steam on social media platforms, Ananya Panday's 'Kindness Curriculum' is turning into more than an initiative driven by a celebrity. It is becoming a timely and powerful movement to turn classrooms into learning spaces that are ecologically aware, emotionally supportive, and empathic.

As the climate crisis worsens and mental health concerns grow among young people, this empathy-based curriculum might well be the quiet revolution that today's schools — and students — require.