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The Conscious User: Mastering AI with Jain, Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh Wisdom
Artificial Intelligence is now a household reality; the challenge is using it without losing clarity, agency, or ethics. This essay outlines a dharmic framework—rooted in Jainism and harmonized with Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism—for human-centered, responsible AI. It translates anekantavada, syadvada, and nayavada into concrete practices for uncertainty handling, multi-metric evaluation, and context-aware decisions. Ahimsa informs…
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Vedic Environmentalism: Dharmic Ethics for Sustainability, Ahimsa, and Planetary Care
This in-depth exploration of Vedic environmentalism presents a rigorous, dharmic framework for sustainability that unites Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism around shared ecological ethics. Drawing on the Īśā Upaniṣad, Bhūmi Sūkta, and the Bhagavad Gītā, it translates reverence into practical guidance on resource conservation, circular economy design, and Clean Energy transitions. It highlights sacred groves,…
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NHRC steps in on Ujani Dam crisis: notices issued as manganese spikes 51x over limits
The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to Maharashtra authorities after a Surajya Abhiyan complaint flagged manganese levels reportedly 51 times above permissible limits in the Ujani Dam, Solapur. This intervention recognizes safe water as a human right and prioritizes urgent verification, risk assessment, and remediation. The analysis explains how manganese becomes elevated in…
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Jaishankar affirms India’s growing global role, says “This is an India that is more Bharat”
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlights India’s evolving role on the global stage, emphasizing the nation’s fusion of traditional values with modern advancements. Reflecting on India’s progress, from cashless payments to lunar missions, he underscores the country’s strides in women’s empowerment and inclusive growth. Jaishankar emphasizes India’s diplomatic initiatives, navigating complex global scenarios like the…