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Ancient Indian Cities and Their Relevance Today

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  Ancient Indian Cities and Their Relevance Today     Saiyid Hafsa Hasan (Mentee) Dr. Pratima Mishra Associate Professor MCES Dr. PA Inamdar University HGM Azam College of Education     What if the blueprint for tomorrow’s smart city is hidden in the ruins of a city built thousands of years ago?   Long before traffic signals, skyscrapers and digital infrastructure, ancient Indian cities had carefully planned streets, sophisticated drainage systems, organised marketplaces, centres of learning and systems of governance. Cities such as Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, Pataliputra, Taxila, Ujjain and Varanasi were not merely settlements of the past—they were vibrant centres of human activity and innovation. Today, as India rapidly urbanises and cities struggle with problems such as overcrowding, pollution, water scarcity, waste management and the preservation of cultural heritage, these ancient urban centres offer more than fascinating stories...
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Why the Indian Knowledge System matters in the 21st century

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  Why the Indian Knowledge System matters in the 21 st century   SUPRIYA S. CHANDGUDE (Mentee) Dr Pratima Mishra Associate Professor (mentor) H. G. M Azam College of Education Dr P. A. Inamdar University, Pune, Maharashtra, India   The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) represents a vast and diverse body of knowledge that developed in the Indian subcontinent over centuries. It includes mathematics, astronomy, medicine, yoga, philosophy, languages, literature, agriculture, architecture, arts, environmental practices, governance, education and craftsmanship. IKS is not simply about looking back at the past. Its importance in the 21st century lies in understanding how traditional knowledge can interact with modern science, technology, research and education. The aim is not to accept every traditional practice uncritically, but to study, document and evaluate knowledge carefully and scientifically, and explore where it can contribute to contemporary needs. India'...
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Soaring Towards 2047… How the Indian Knowledge System is shaping a "New India"

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  Soaring Towards 2047… How the Indian Knowledge System is shaping a "New India" Neli Sheppard (Mentee) Dr. Pratima Mishra (Mentor) Associate Professor H.G.M. Azam College of Education Dr. P.A. Inamdar University Pune. Let’s be honest—for decades, the mainstream playbook for progress in post-colonial nations felt pretty copy-paste. It was viewed through a singular lens: progress meant adopting foreign models, while local heritage was relegated to history books. Today, India is fundamentally shifting that narrative. Yes…India is completely flipping that script. Through the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the ambitious Viksit Bharat@2047 roadmap (yes, we’re talking about aiming for a $30 Trillion developed economy by our independence centenary!), the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) is no longer treated as a nostalgic echo of the past. Instead, it’s proving to be a high-octane engine for 21st-century innovation, sustainable design, and global ...
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