Interacted with a group of activists, cultural personalities and intellectuals….

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Interacted with a group of activists, cultural personalities and intellectuals and planned future programmes and initiatives. Bankura is a district replete with history and culture. It was also one of the centres of the freedom struggle. Doyen of Indian journalism the iconic Sj Ramananda Chattopadhyay was born in Bankura. Also called on the ailing Shri Sukumar Banerjee, historian and writer, with an encyclopaedic knowledge and understanding of this region. He has worked extensively on recovering Bankura’s rich religious-cultural and nationalist legacy. Exchanged books, discussed various issues and wished him speedy recovery.

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Glimpses: Celebrating Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s decision to confer Classical Language..

Glimpses: Celebrating Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s decision to confer Classical Language status on Pali – conference at Bodhgaya, organised by the Maha Bodhi Society of India and Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DgK5wmxLX/  

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Was delighted to interact with the students …

Was delighted to interact with the students and deliver a guest lecture at the Rishihood University Foundation programme on “Recent Happenings in Bangladesh and Its Implications for India”. Was happy to see the interest amongst the young learners’ many of whom where well informed. RU is emerging as a vibrant …

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Glimpses: At the 11th International Conference on Pali & Buddhism ……

Glimpses: At the 11th International Conference on Pali & Buddhism – this year under the theme: “Pali: India’s Classical Language and the Legacy of the Buddha” organised by the Maha Bodhi Society of India, Anagarika Dharmapala International Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies in collaboration with Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee …