“My fervent desire is to die in harness….

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“My fervent desire is to die in harness, struggling and striving for the truth when the end finally comes…” – Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee died in the early hours of 23 June, 1953, in detention in Srinagar. Despite repeated appeals from his mother and a plethora of leaders from across the political spectrum, Jawaharlal Nehru refused to institute an enquiry in his sudden and mysterious death. He was cremated on 24 June 1953, in Keoratala burning ghat, in south Kolkata, amidst a mammoth crowd gathered to pay their final farewell…

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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 …