DIVALI NAGAR 2026 · UNESCO NATCOM
VIVEKALet wisdom
lead the way.
Discernment, understanding and human judgement in the age of artificial intelligence.
A message. A claim. An AI answer. Before we believe, share or act, we can pause, question and check. Discover an experience that brings these habits to life.
A MOMENT TO PAUSE. A CHANCE TO THINK.
Technology offers answers.
Wisdom asks questions.
VIVEKA explores how wisdom and human understanding can guide us in a technological world. Through team challenges, conversation and reflection, learners practise finding evidence, protecting privacy and making responsible choices.
CHOOSE YOUR JOURNEY
Small teams.
Big questions.
Two school experiences. A shared purpose: becoming thoughtful, responsible users of information and AI.
Curious minds.
Careful choices.
Find the VIVEKA words, sort what is safe to share, match good habits to actions and spot details an AI summary has changed.
The final mission: an urgent message says school is closed. Your team has 60 seconds to decide what to do first, where to check and whether to share.
- Find & matchExplore words such as source, truth and evidence.
- Sort & investigateProtect private details and rank reliable sources.
- Think & decideChoose AI uses that help you learn.
- Share your actionFinish with one clear commitment.
Beyond the headline.
Back to the evidence.
Trace claims to original sources, question viral media, examine missing cultural context and explore privacy, bias and academic integrity.
The final mission: a polished graphic claims an examination date has changed. In 90 seconds, identify the claim, missing evidence, first source to check and your sharing decision.
- Trace the sourceFind the study, author, method and date.
- Question the mediaRecognise when there is not enough evidence.
- Consider the consequencesExplore bias, privacy and human accountability.
- Defend your judgementExplain your choice with evidence.
EVERY VOICE HAS A ROLE
DriverMoves the cards and submits the agreed answer.
DetectiveAsks “How do we know?” and checks evidence.
SpeakerExplains the team’s thinking.
Rotate roles after each game. In secondary teams of four, a Checker joins the team.
TAKE THESE WITH YOU
The VIVEKA Five
Five habits to use before you believe, share or act.
- 01
ASK
What problem am I trying to solve?
- 02
CHECK
Can I verify this with reliable evidence?
- 03
PROTECT
What information should stay private?
- 04
DISCLOSE
Should I say that AI helped?
- 05
DECIDE
Who should make the final judgement?
YOUR TURN · A PRACTICE CHALLENGE
Would you forward it?
A logo can look official. A message can sound urgent. What would you do?
Choose your best next step.
Adapted from the primary experience. This is a practice scenario, not a real school notice.
THE IDEA BEHIND THE VISUALS
A light for
clearer thinking.
The VIVEKA artwork brings together the diya, mandala forms, human thought and digital technology. Its verifier prompts offer another way to remember what careful checking involves.
- V
- Verify the source
- I
- Investigate the evidence
- V
- View different perspectives
- E
- Examine the date/context
- K
- Know the limitations of AI
- A
- Apply critical judgement
Use these six verification prompts alongside the five everyday habits.
ONE SMALL ACTION. A LASTING HABIT.
Make it your promise.
Complete the sentence with one specific action you can take.
VISITED THE BOOTH?
Share your voice.
Use the QR code on the VIVEKA poster to share a photo, reflection, something you learned or your VIVEKA pledge.
Open the full poster and QR codeUse first name or initials only. Selected contributions may be featured with permission, as stated on the poster.
KEEP THE QUESTIONS GOING