Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya: 'A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first...' - Ancient Indian thinker gives practical advice on dealing with a ruthless worldAncient Indian philosopher and political strategist Chanakya continues to remain relevant centuries later because of his practical observat...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: 'A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom...' - Why the German philosopher believed true freedom sometimes begins with lonelinessGerman philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer is still remembered for his deep thoughts on human life, individuality and freedom. One of his most ...
26 May, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Quote of the Day by samurai philosopher Yamamoto Tsunetomo: ‘It is a wretched thing that the young men of today are so contriving and so proud of…’ - The centuries-old lesson on why displaying success without purpose can destroy self-respectQuote of the Day by Yamamoto Tsunetomo is a warning that pride in material possessions leads to a lack of duty and self-respect. His ancien...
25 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
As US reboots psychedelics from counterculture to R&D, Indian pharma must take the leadThe United States is accelerating research into psychedelic drugs for mental illness. This shift prompts India to re-evaluate its own drug ...
08 May, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Japanese Proverb of the Day: Mikka Bozu - 'Three-day monk'The Japanese proverb 'Mikka Bozu,' meaning 'three-day monk,' describes individuals who start with enthusiasm but quickly lose interest and ...
06 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is hereUsers of the platform can join video calls with an avatar of Jesus generated by artificial intelligence. Like other religious AI tools on t...
11 Apr, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Reviving a legacy: President Murmu hails Nalanda University as a global beacon of knowledge and heritagePresident Droupadi Murmu attended the Nalanda University convocation. She highlighted the university's revival as a symbol of global commit...
31 Mar, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
"Will work to increase number of students, professors": Nalanda University's Chancellor Arvind PanagariyaPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar's Rajgir. Chancellor Arvind Panagariya expressed gra...
20 Jun, 2024, 02.16 PM IST
Nalanda University: Admission process, courses, eligibility, fees, international collaboration, and campus facilitiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Nalanda University's new campus in Rajgir, Bihar, revitalizing its global academic heritage with a...
19 Jun, 2024, 12.23 PM IST
Government launches slew of projects to promote Buddhism under Buddhist Development PlanThe Minister of Minority Affairs also announced financial assistance of Rs. 30 Crores for strengthening ‘Centre for Advance Studies in Budd...
12 Mar, 2024, 12.49 PM IST
Dr Ambedkar International Centre to be developedThe Centre will have five schools – School of Sustainable Development and Livelihood, School of Buddhist Studies, School of Policy Making a...
16 Nov, 2018, 09.00 AM IST
Aurangabad's 'Ajanta and Ellora' can become a hotspot for Buddhist TourismMaharashtra has rich Buddhist heritage and culture.
13 Sep, 2018, 05.00 AM IST
Central Institute of Buddhist Studies given deemed university statusHe also instructed to release funds upto Rs 5 crore for implementation of infrastructure development works for the 'Kumbh Mela of Himalayas...
19 Mar, 2016, 02.53 AM IST
Central Institute of Buddhist Studies gets deemed university statusCentre declared the Leh based ‘Central Institute of Buddhist Studies as a deemed to be University in the de novo category on the advice of ...
27 Jan, 2016, 09.25 PM IST
K J Somaiya Center for Buddhist Studies introduces course in PaliThe courses offered are Certificate courses in Elementary Pali, Pali Textual Study (Duration 10 months) and Advanced Diploma in Pali (Durat...
12 Aug, 2015, 02.41 PM IST
University of Calcutta ties up with Webster UniversityStudents from the University of Calcutta will now be able to opt for short-term courses in US-based Webster University's Thailand campus.
18 Feb, 2015, 09.11 PM IST
High Court sets aside selection of 9 assistant professors in DU's Buddhist deptThe court said once the Executive Council of the DU has framed the selection criteria, the Screening Committing has no right to change it.
13 Jul, 2014, 10.00 AM IST