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Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Workshop for teachers in ‘modern Sanskrit teaching methods' at IIT Roorkee
Roorkee: To promote Sanskrit at the school level, a 12-day workshop aimed at training teachers in innovative and communicative methods of teaching the ancient language is underway at IIT Roorkee. Over 70 teachers from schools across the Roorkee block are participating in the workshop, which is designed to make Sanskrit instruction simpler, more engaging, and practical for students. The programme, which began earlier this week, will continue until Aug 29. The 'Training of Teachers' (TOT) workshop is a collaborative effort between the NGO Samskrita Bharati and the IIT-Roorkee Sanskrit Club. Organisers emphasised that the goal is to help learners connect with Sanskrit beyond traditional rote learning, fostering a deeper appreciation of the language. The event was inaugurated on Monday by IIT-R director prof KK Pant and Dr Anand Bhardwaj, director of Uttarakhand Sanskrit Education, at the Department of Management Studies (DoMS) of the institute. In addition to Sanskrit educators, the workshop includes teachers from Hindi, mathematics, and science disciplines, as well as BEd students and research scholars from the region. "The aim of this workshop is to equip in-service teachers with a simple, communicative, and practical approach to Sanskrit teaching, thereby inspiring students and instilling a sense of pride in India's rich linguistic and knowledge traditions," said Dr Bharti Sharma, faculty member at the local girls' degree college and president of the Roorkee unit of Samskrita Bharati. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
NDTV
05-05-2025
- Science
- NDTV
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Calls Sanskrit The "Most Scientific" Language: "NASA Has Written Papers"
Batting for Sanskrit's resurgence, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday (May 4) hailed it as the "most scientific" and "computer-friendly" language. The CM highlighted that even NASA scientists had recognised the ancient Indian language's potential for coding and other scientific work. Ms Gupta made the remark while speaking at the closing ceremony of a Sanskrit learning initiative that started on April 23. The Delhi government, in collaboration with the NGO Samskrita Bharati, organised the event. "The glorious history of India is written in this language, our culture is recorded in it, and it is taught in over 60 universities across the world. While researching, I found that even NASA scientists have written research papers on it, recognising it as a scientific language, one that supports coding and commands. Sanskrit is a scientific language," said Ms Gupta during the address. Ms Gupta argued that Sanskrit was the foundation of Indian culture as well as many Indian languages, spoken across the country. "Every state has a mother tongue, but in reality, Sanskrit is our mother tongue as every language has descended from Sanskrit. Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Sindhi, Malayalam -- these are all branches of Sanskrit," she said. "If India wants to become a Vishva Guru (world leader), then we must gain deeper knowledge through Sanskrit. This is the language that once ran our sciences, businesses, and culture," the CM added. Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta says, "The glorious history of India is written in this language, our culture is recorded in it, and it is taught in over 60 universities across the world. While researching, I found that even NASA scientists have written research papers on it, recognizing… — IANS (@ians_india) May 4, 2025 While a section of social media users called out Ms Gupta for her statement, she may have been referring to a 1985 research paper titled, Knowledge Representation in Sanskrit and Artificial Intelligence, written by Rick Briggs, who was affiliated with NASA Ames Research Centre back then. "Among the accomplishments of the grammarians can be reckoned a method for paraphrasing Sanskrit in a manner that is identical not only in essence but in form with current work in Artificial Intelligence," reads the abstract of Mr Briggs' research. The Delhi CM signed off her speech, saying her government would intensify support to schools where Sanskrit was being taught to children.
Indian Express
04-05-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
Sanskrit most scientific, computer-friendly language; NASA has written papers on it, says Delhi CM
In a strong pitch for the revival of Sanskrit, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday called it the 'most scientific' and 'computer-friendly' language. The Chief Minister claimed that scientists at NASA have acknowledged its potential in coding and artificial intelligence. 'Sanskrit is not just a language of the past, it is the language of the future. Even NASA scientists have written research papers that highlight its scientific structure and coding capabilities. It is the most computer-friendly language,' Gupta said. The Chief Minister was speaking at the closing ceremony of a 15-day Sanskrit learning initiative that had started on April 23. The programme was organised by the Delhi government in collaboration with the NGO Samskrita Bharati. Under the programme, a total of 1,008 locations across the city were covered, and camps were set up in schools, colleges, and temples. To promote Sanskrit as a language of everyday use, two-hour sessions were held daily. On Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra and Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh also attended the closing ceremony. The CM's claims echoed the long-circulated reference to a 1985 research paper titled Knowledge Representation in Sanskrit and Artificial Intelligence, written by Rick Briggs, who was back then affiliated with NASA. Briggs cited in the paper ancient Sanskrit grammarians who 'accomplished' a method for 'paraphrasing Sanskrit in a manner that is identical not only in essence but in form with current work in Artificial Intelligence.' 'If India wants to become a Vishva Guru (world leader), then we must gain deeper knowledge through Sanskrit. This is the language that once ran our sciences, businesses, and culture,' the CM asserted. The Chief Minister also criticised what she described as a cultural bias favouring foreign languages. 'When children speak English, French or German fluently, we call them intelligent. But fluency in Sanskrit doesn't get the same recognition. This mindset needs to change…Every state has a mother tongue, but in reality, Sanskrit is our mother tongue as every language has descended from Sanskrit,' she said, adding that Sanskrit forms the linguistic root of many Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam and Bengali. Gupta said that the Delhi government has pledged support for the learning of Sanskrit, particularly in the government schools, where hundreds of Sanskrit teachers have been teaching the language. She added that these efforts will be further intensified to make the language accessible and aspirational for younger generations.
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Sanskrit summer camp to be held in Coimbatore
Samskrita Bharati, Coimbatore, will conduct a five-day Sanskrit summer camp, Grishma Shibiram – 2025, for children aged 8 to 12 years from May 6 to 10. The camp will take place at Maranna Gowder School on Sullivan Street near Gandhi Park, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. A nominal donation of ₹200 is applicable. The sessions will be conducted in Tamil. According to the organisers, the camp will introduce participants to Sanskrit alphabets, spoken Sanskrit, slokas, songs, yoga, games, and stories rooted in Indian culture and values. Those interested may contact 94892 81557 or 94873 41306.
