At a summit meeting of leaders next week in the Philippines, senior officials from India, Singapore, Japan and perhaps other countries are scheduled to discuss the revival of an ancient university in India called Nalanda. It is a topic unlikely to receive much mention in the Western press. But no one should underestimate the potential benefits of this project to Asia, or the influence it could have on Asia’s role in the world, or the revolutionary impact it could make on global higher… Continue

In this backdrop, Bihar has much to offer and showcase for promotion and development of tourism. The remnants of the two ancient universities, Nalanda and Vikramshila, the antiques and artifacts forming a treasure trove of Bihar's ancient heritage are already attracting tourists.

Bihar promises development of tourism to its optimum level. It has the sacred Ganga river as its lifeline and a huge water mass in form of many rivers and rivulets in North Bihar, the Gandak, Kosi and many more…

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F or an institution that was one of the finest universities in recorded history, the makers of the new Nalanda University have a tough act to follow.

Walking in the awesome ruins of the masterpiece set up as early as the 5th century -- past lecture halls, rooms for monks and temples -- it is quite daunting to know that you are at a site where Xuanzang or Huan Tsang, the great Chinese philosopher, was a student for five years…

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Mother carries the child in her womb for nine months and in her heart for the rest of her life".



These few words sum up the meaning and significance of the word Mother. Mother is undoubtedly the most beautiful and lovable word in any language. This goes to show the importance of mother in our lives. Mother stands for millions of things she gives to her children; it also stands for sacrifices pain, grief and sorrows which she has to undergo to keep her…

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