presidency university

Nalanda University is gearing up for its grand third convocation, celebrating the achievements of 219 talented graduates from 14 countries at the state-of-the-art Vishwamitralaya auditorium. The event will feature P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, as the distinguished chief guest.

To use with logo and QR code mailed

The building once housed former president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. It was restored in 2012 with support from late Prof Doreswamy, founder of PES educational institutions. However, lack of regular maintenance has once again led to the building being in shambles

Nalanda University revived ancient scholarly debates with 'Shastrarth 2026', a new academic tradition fostering intellectual dialogue and research. The event, featuring public dissertation defenses and thematic debates, precedes the university's third convocation. Vice-Chancellor Sachin Chaturvedi emphasized the need for intellectual struggle beyond AI, while new awards will recognize excellence in discourse.

Amid profound financial upheaval, university and college educators in Bihar are grappling with unpaid salaries and pensions that have been overdue since March. The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations of Bihar expressed concern over the struggles faced by both transferred educators and retired staff.

Celebrating the legacy of historian Prof Surendra Gopal, Patna Museum hosted the third memorial lecture to honor what would have been his 90th birthday. Keynote speaker Sunita Sharma captivated the audience with insights into the Indian caste system's historical journey. The gathering, which included scholars and notable personalities, underscored the importance of unbiased historical research.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is gearing up for a major two-day sojourn in China, coinciding with the backdrop of a US presidential visit. His face-to-face meeting with 'old friend' President Xi Jinping aims to fortify their countries' bilateral relations and expand collaborative strategies. Topics will span a range of regional and international challenges, with the prospect of new pacts emerging.

The NAACP launched the “Out of Bounds” campaign after the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. The group says southern states are weakening Black voting representation through new district maps while universities still profit from Black athletes. The campaign urges recruits, current players, fans, and donors to reconsider supporting those schools and instead support HBCUs and voting rights efforts.