Nalanda  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 11th Red Fort address, outlined India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. He emphasized the strength of the banking sector, empowerment of women through self-help groups, and the rapid growth of the Indian economy.

Here are the pilgrimage sites that will be renovated under the Union Budget 2024. 

During Budget 2024 presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced initiatives for the development of temples in India. 

Nalanda University was established in the 5^th century in Bihar, India. It was one of the first residential universities in the world. The construction of the new Nalanda University began in 2017. PM Modi inaugurated the campus on June 19, 2024.

Mohammad Arbaaz is a resident of Karaipersurai, Nalanda, Bihar. His father, Shakeel Ahmad used to sell eggs on a handcart and earned a daily income Rs 100 to 200. Arbaaz appeared for Anand Kumar’s Super 30’s exams. He topped in them and this proved to be a significant moment in his life. In the year 2017, he achieved an impressive 67th rank in IIT JEE exams and successfully secured admission at IIT Mumbai.  

 

In this episode of Culture 'Shauk' with Sunita Iyer, let’s take a look at some of the major universities that flourished across ancient India.