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Nalanda University - A quest to make India knowledge centre
6 months ago

Nalanda University - A quest to make India knowledge centre

Hindustan Times  

For Nalanda Univeristy, named after the ancient seat of learning that drew scholars from far and wide around 1600 years ago, the sprawling state-of-the-art Net Zero campus is a big step forward in the quest for the glory that once drew scholars from far and wide. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a group photo with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, EAM …

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IGNOU Launches Certificate Course in Fashion Design: All You Need To Know
6 months, 3 weeks ago

IGNOU Launches Certificate Course in Fashion Design: All You Need To Know

News 18  

Indira Gandhi National Open University has introduced a new certificate course in fashion design. Candidates can apply for the certificate programme in fashion design by visiting the official website at ignou.ac.in. As per IGNOU, the programme aims to cultivate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of fashion design principles; an awareness of the fashion industry in India and worldwide; basic knowledge of …

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Libraries symbolised the progress of a civilisation: Murmu
1 year, 4 months ago

Libraries symbolised the progress of a civilisation: Murmu

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday observed that the development of libraries was a measure of the progress of civilisations and history was full of references in which invaders considered it necessary to destroy libraries. Minister of State for Culture and Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, who was also present, said that the ‘Festival of Libraries’ is a step towards …

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ISRO chief Somnath hails role of Sanskrit in India becoming knowledge society since Vedic times
1 year, 6 months ago

ISRO chief Somnath hails role of Sanskrit in India becoming knowledge society since Vedic times

The Hindu  

India was a knowledge society since Vedic times involving Maths, medicine, metaphysics, astronomy etc written in Sanskrit, but all such learning came back to the country several thousand years later as "discoveries by Western scientists", Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S. Somnath has said. Addressing the fourth convocation ceremony of the Maharishi Panini Sanskrit and Vedic University here on May …

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Govt. to develop startup park in Bengaluru, knowledge cities across State
2 years, 1 month ago

Govt. to develop startup park in Bengaluru, knowledge cities across State

The Hindu  

The government would begin work in the next six months on developing new knowledge cities in the State. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced this at the launch of Bengaluru Tech Summit, 2022, and said that the knowledge cities would come up in Kalaburagi, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mangaluru, Mysuru, and Bengaluru. Australian consulate Australia’s Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Tim Watts, speaking at …

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India Can Show The World The Right Path For Medical Pluralism
2 years, 4 months ago

India Can Show The World The Right Path For Medical Pluralism

News 18  

Diversity in any area or sector is a characteristic that is not only intrinsically fundamental to a population but also has practical necessities. As India sits on a gold mine of knowledge of several health systems, the major challenge is to back them up with gold standard researched evidence and integrate them into state health services on a mass level. …

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'Felt weird as he hadn't even played 5 games: Akhtar names India star who 'surprised' him with his cricket knowledge
2 years, 8 months ago

'Felt weird as he hadn't even played 5 games: Akhtar names India star who 'surprised' him with his cricket knowledge

Hindustan Times  

More than being a talented cricketer, game awareness separates a good player from the best. Former Pakistan cricketer and a legend of the game Shoaib Akhtar had once managed to trick an Indian youngster into testing his game awareness and knowledge of the sport, but was himself left stunned and surprised by the latter's answers. Akhtar, in a bid to …

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R Ashwin praises Rahul Dravid's 'immense knowledge', says he looks forward to batting great's stint as India coach
3 years, 1 month ago

R Ashwin praises Rahul Dravid's 'immense knowledge', says he looks forward to batting great's stint as India coach

Firstpost  

Dravid, who was working as the head of National Cricket Academy, has been appointed for a period of two years till the 2023 50-over World Cup in India Dubai: Rahul Dravid’s appointment as head coach of the Indian team can mean many good things but according to senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, the batting great’s “immense depth of knowledge” stands out. …

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Delhi court shootout: Documents reveal authorities had prior knowledge of security lapses
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi court shootout: Documents reveal authorities had prior knowledge of security lapses

India Today  

In response to an affidavit by the Delhi High Court against a writ petition filed on security breaches in Delhi courts, the Rohini court had acknowledged the “need to augment security arrangements in Rohini Court Complex”. NOT ENOUGH CCTV CAMERAS Submitting the response on behalf of Rohini court, the District & Sessions judges had mentioned that there is “grossly insufficient …

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