The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, particularly through tools such as ChatGPT, has transformed traditional teaching and learning practices. While some educators perceive AI as a valuable support system that enhances creativity, personalization, and efficiency, others remain cautious; emphasizing the risks of dependency, reduced critical thinking, and overreliance on machine-generated outputs. This study explores the perceptions of in-service teachers regarding the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in enhancing teaching and learning. Using a qualitative thematic analysis of responses collected from practicing teachers, the study identifies both positive and negative orientations towards AI adoption in education. The findings highlight a dual narrative: on one hand, AI is acknowledged as an enabler for lesson planning, personalized learning, and administrative support; on the other hand, concerns are raised about diminished originality, ethical dilemmas, and potential misuse by students. These insights suggest the need for balanced, informed, and critical integration of AI in classrooms, where teacher agency and human creativity remain central. The study contributes to the growing discourse on responsible AI adoption in Indian classrooms and offers directions for professional development programs that equip teachers with skills for ethical and effective AI use.

Libraries have an underappreciated position in an era where tools like Google are the prerogative digital search engine. In this paper, we will emphasize the distinct roles libraries play in providing access to reliable, curated content and developing critical thinking skills and working toward lifelong learning. It stitches together a comparison between the segmented, algorithmically-ordered content we find on search engines and the organized, expert-pedagogically direct study spaces we find in libraries. It addresses challenges such as limited funding and evolving user expectations, alongside examples of innovative responses such as digital literacy programs and AI-assisted services. It ends with a re-emphasis of the continuing relevance of libraries, and a call that policy should be directed towards strengthening their role in equitable and meaningful dissemination of knowledge.

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, a prominent Indian social reformer, jurist, economist, and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, had a vision for India’s economic and social transformation. His economic ideas, although not widely recognized in the mainstream economic discourse, are highly relevant to the current challenges of sustainable development in India. This paper delves into Dr. Ambedkar economic thoughts, exploring their relevance to issues such as poverty eradication, social justice, economic equality, and sustainable growth in India. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar economic thoughts were visionary in their attempt to address the socio-economic challenges of post-colonial India. His emphasis on economic democracy, social justice, land reforms, and workers' rights laid the foundation for a more equitable society. Ambedkar ideas remain deeply relevant today, particularly as India continues to grapple with issues of poverty, inequality, and social exclusion. While Dr. Ambedkar economic thoughts were rooted in his struggle for social justice, they also offered practical solutions for India’s economic development. His vision for an economically just India where the marginalized were empowered continues to inspire policymakers, social activists, and economists in their efforts to build a more inclusive and sustainable society. Dr. Ambedkar economic philosophy was deeply intertwined with his commitment to social justice. He believed that economic inequality was a root cause of social discrimination, particularly for the Dalits. His economic thought focused on creating an egalitarian society where resources and wealth were distributed based on need, not on social status or caste.

This paper analyzes how math education and data literacy can become powerful tools for promoting equity and justice for marginalized communities in India, drawing inspiration from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision of social transformation through education. It recognizes that historically, caste-based discrimination has limited access to STEM, creating a barrier for marginalized groups in accessing job opportunities and how traditional curricula often alienate students by ignoring their lived realities. It also honors the efforts of reformers from marginalized backgrounds who fought to make education more inclusive and accessible. To move forward, the paper suggests connecting math learning to real-world issues—like caste and gender inequality, wage gaps, and unequal access to resources—making math meaningful and relevant. It draws on ideas from thinkers like Paulo Freire and highlights both local and global examples where math has been used to drive social change. By weaving Ambedkarite values into classrooms, this study offers practical ways to create a more just and sustainable future—empowering students not just to solve equations, but to challenge injustice and imagine a better world.

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, a visionary social reformer, economist, and architect of the Indian Constitution, played a pivotal role in shaping the inclusive and sustainable growth trajectory of modern India. His contributions, both intellectual and political, laid foundation for a more equitable society by challenging the entrenched social hierarchies of caste, advocating for the rights of unprivileged communities, and promoting social justice. Through his tireless efforts in drafting the Indian Constitution, Ambedkar ensured establishment of fundamental rights and affirmative action policies that continue to support inclusive growth. His focus on education, economic empowerment, and social equality formed the bedrock of a vision for a diverse and progressive India. This Study explores Dr. Ambedkar's multifaceted role in fostering inclusive development, promoting social justice, and addressing the economic and social disparities that have historically hindered India's sustainable growth. His ideas and initiatives remain relevant in addressing contemporary challenges of inequality and discrimination in modern India.

India’s current economic landscape is characterized by persistent inflation, external vulnerabilities, and currency instability. In this context, revisiting Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s economic thought offers valuable insights. Ambedkar’s contributions to monetary economics, particularly his ideas on currency and monetary policy, were both visionary and pragmatic, addressing the structural issues of an underdeveloped economy under colonial rule. His nuanced understanding of currency and exchange stability remains highly relevant today, especially in addressing the challenges of inflation and economic imbalance. Ambedkar’s broader economic philosophy was rooted in the ideals of social justice, inclusivity, and sustainable development. He strongly advocated for democratic state socialism, emphasizing state ownership of key industries, cooperative farming, the regulation of productive resources, and workers’ welfare. His economic ideology leaned toward pro-poor and pro-state development rather than aligning with capitalist interests. In light of the current economic challenges facing India, Ambedkar’s vision presents a compelling case for a more state-regulated, inclusive economic framework. This paper aims to explore the relevance of Ambedkar’s monetary thought and its potential to address contemporary currency-related issues in India.