• Introduction to this very readable book on Indian Knowledge System i.e. meant for 11-12th standard students but others might find it useful too.

The book has three authors i.e. Gautam Desiraju, Anshuman Panda, Deekhit Bhattacharya

The book is intended as a general introduction to IKS for students in classes 11 and 12. The book aims to systematically acquaint them with their identity, heritage, and knowledge systems, while providing them with analytical tools to enhance their competitive advantage in the modern world.

Written in a conversational and engaging style, the book is expected to be included in the reading lists for competitive examinations and quizzes, making it a must-read for any student. The book is grounded in practicality that does not relegate IKS to distant, hoary recollections of the past, but provides useful analytical frameworks relevant to an era in which AI, climate change, and unbridled technological intrusion into our lives present problems that Western Knowledge Systems are failing to address adequately.

Unique in its approach and layout, the book avoids trite, dense, or unrelatable material from the perspective of a school-going teenager, and it inculcates the student’s interest in the subject through the liberal use of images, non-syllabus information, and QR codes that link to audio visual content. 

While written primarily for students, the book is a valuable introduction to IKS for readers of all ages and backgrounds who seek a hands-on understanding of IKS without altogether negating its theoretical moorings.

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