Learning (Science) is fun especially when we have a great ability pool.  While we can just keep shouting over lack of facilities, system failures, lack of foundation etc, we’d still get a kick out of the chance to endeavor through obstacles and focus on capacity advancement, regardless of what we have“

says Jayesh Bhatt, Chemistry teacher from Udaipur, whose students st Sagwara  recited the Periodic Table of elements in 34.69 seconds while blindfolded, setting a record.  Jayesh is currently also pursuing his PhD in Chemistry from Pacific University, Udaipur.

Excerpts from an interaction with Jayesh…

Chemistry is everywhere. All the things around us are basically atoms.  We live in a huge  sea of electrons, atoms, and elements.  Periodic Table is the orderly tabular arrangement of these elements based on their atomic number, chemical properties and electronic configuration, which makes it convenient for us to study them.  It’s a blend of Science and creativity making it the most powerful tool in Chemistry.

Tell us something about this record…

We cry about lack of system in place, poor infrastructure, inadequate resources. India has a huge talent pool both in rural and urban areas, with the proper guidance, we can easily set out standards at world level if we positively we set out to achieve our goals. The main thing is to focus on what we have rather than what we don’t .

What is your message to students…

I would advice them to be convergent as well as divergent depending on the situation at hand.  They need to plan much in advance and device strategies separately for their Board exams as well as Competitive Exams.  Regular revision is required to improve speed, accuracy and strengthen weak areas.  Prepare under a well established time table…Hard Work beats Talent, when Talent doesn’t work hard.

The world record can be viewed at https://recordsetter.com/world-record/for-two-people-recite-the-periodic-table-elements-while-blindfolded