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"I Was A Terrible Student": Author Haruki Murakami To Alma Mater As He Collects Honorary Degree
Publicity-shy Japanese author Haruki Murakami told his alma mater Tuesday that he was far from being a model scholar, as he collected an honorary degree in a rare public appearance.
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India’s Landmark Deal with Publishers Secures Free Access to 13,000 Journals: Report
India has finalised a $715 million agreement to provide free access to 13,000 scientific journals through its One Nation One Subscription scheme. The three-year deal, involving 30 global publishers, will benefit 18 million students and researchers across 6300 government-funded institutions. The initiative addresses limited access to journals, espec...
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2,100-Year-Old Temple Discovered in Egypt Hidden in Cliff Face, Reveals Carvings of Ancient Gods
A 2,100-year-old temple has been unearthed at Athribis near Sohag, Egypt. Reliefs show King Ptolemy VIII making offerings to the goddess Repit and her son Kolanthes. Rare carvings of decans with animal heads were also found at the entrance of a chamber that once held temple utensils. Scholars suggest further analysis is needed to understand its his...
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What Is One Nation One Subscription Central Scheme
The Department of Higher Education will have a unified portal 'One Nation One Subscription' through which the institutions will access the journals.
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Sana Khan, Husband Anas Saiyad Announce Second Pregnancy: "A Little Blessing Is On The Way"
Sana Khan is married to a Muslim scholar and businessman, Anas Saiyad
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Ancient 2,600-Year-Old Inscription in Turkey Finally Decoded: Here's What it Means?
An ancient inscription from Turkey, dating back 2,600 years, has been deciphered, revealing the name of the Phrygian goddess Materan. The inscription, located at the Arslan Kaya monument, depicts the goddess, referred to as the "Mother of the Gods." The monument, heavily damaged over time, had puzzled scholars for centuries. With the recent breakth...
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Greek Tomb Possibly Holds Alexander the Great's Tunic, New Study Suggests
A recent study suggests a tomb in Vergina, Greece, thought to belong to Philip II, may instead hold the remains of Alexander the Great's half-brother, Philip III Arrhidaeus, and a sacred tunic once worn by Alexander. Antonis Bartsiokas, a professor emeritus at Democritus University of Thrace, bases his claims on historical evidence and an analysis ...
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"Towering Scholar": PM Modi Condoles Economist Bibek Debroy's Death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the death of Bibek Debroy, the chairman of his economic advisory council and top economist.
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Pacific Islands Academy of Sciences Launches to Boost Regional Research and Support Young Scientists
On 23 October 2024, Samoa will host the launch of the Pacific Islands Academy of Sciences, aimed at elevating Pacific researchers' voices in global discussions. This initiative seeks to address regional challenges like climate change while supporting young scientists. Prominent scholars, including Collin Tukuitonga from Niue and Salote Nasalo from ...
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Vikings' Quest for North American Colonies: Key Reasons for Their Retreat
Around A.D. 1000, Vikings explored North America, setting up a temporary outpost. However, they did not establish colonies due to conflicts with Indigenous peoples and harsh environmental conditions. Scholars suggest the Norse focused more on their Greenland colony than on permanent settlements. Geographic challenges and a lack of strong interest i...
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Samsung Backs Scholarly AI Bot Serving Students and Academics
Liner has raised $29 million (roughly Rs. 243 crore) from investors in a Series B round with investors including LB Investment, as well as existing backers Capstone Partners and SL Investment alongside Samsung.
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IIT Delhi Launches Research Communications Award For PhD Scholars
IIT Delhi Research Communications Award: The first batch of winners received a certificate and a cash award of Rs 25,000 each.
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TISS Students Face Police Action In Campus, Despite Peaceful Protests
Students of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) have alleged police action when they staged a protest during a convocation ceremony on its campus here against the suspension of PhD scholar Ramadas Prini Sivanandan.
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West Can't Confine India Into One Narrative: UK Based Sanskrit Scholar
Professor James Hegarty, an academic in Sanskrit and Indian Religions, who currently heads the School of History, Archaeology, and Religion at Cardiff University said that the West cannot confine India into a single narrative.
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University Of Queensland, IIT Delhi Round 2 Admission Process For Joint PhD Programme Begins
It is a joint PhD programme offers scholars a Doctor of Philosophy degree jointly awarded by both UQ and IIT Delhi upon successful completion.
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"I Was A Terrible Student": Author Haruki Murakami To Alma Mater As He Collects Honorary Degree
Publicity-shy Japanese author Haruki Murakami told his alma mater Tuesday that he was far from being a model scholar, as he collected an honorary degree in a rare public appearance.
-
India’s Landmark Deal with Publishers Secures Free Access to 13,000 Journals: Report
India has finalised a $715 million agreement to provide free access to 13,000 scientific journals through its One Nation One Subscription scheme. The three-year deal, involving 30 global publishers, will benefit 18 million students and researchers across 6300 government-funded institutions. The initiative addresses limited access to journals, espec...
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2,100-Year-Old Temple Discovered in Egypt Hidden in Cliff Face, Reveals Carvings of Ancient Gods
A 2,100-year-old temple has been unearthed at Athribis near Sohag, Egypt. Reliefs show King Ptolemy VIII making offerings to the goddess Repit and her son Kolanthes. Rare carvings of decans with animal heads were also found at the entrance of a chamber that once held temple utensils. Scholars suggest further analysis is needed to understand its his...
-
What Is One Nation One Subscription Central Scheme
The Department of Higher Education will have a unified portal 'One Nation One Subscription' through which the institutions will access the journals.
-
Sana Khan, Husband Anas Saiyad Announce Second Pregnancy: "A Little Blessing Is On The Way"
Sana Khan is married to a Muslim scholar and businessman, Anas Saiyad
-
Ancient 2,600-Year-Old Inscription in Turkey Finally Decoded: Here's What it Means?
An ancient inscription from Turkey, dating back 2,600 years, has been deciphered, revealing the name of the Phrygian goddess Materan. The inscription, located at the Arslan Kaya monument, depicts the goddess, referred to as the "Mother of the Gods." The monument, heavily damaged over time, had puzzled scholars for centuries. With the recent breakth...
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Greek Tomb Possibly Holds Alexander the Great's Tunic, New Study Suggests
A recent study suggests a tomb in Vergina, Greece, thought to belong to Philip II, may instead hold the remains of Alexander the Great's half-brother, Philip III Arrhidaeus, and a sacred tunic once worn by Alexander. Antonis Bartsiokas, a professor emeritus at Democritus University of Thrace, bases his claims on historical evidence and an analysis ...
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"Towering Scholar": PM Modi Condoles Economist Bibek Debroy's Death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the death of Bibek Debroy, the chairman of his economic advisory council and top economist.
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Pacific Islands Academy of Sciences Launches to Boost Regional Research and Support Young Scientists
On 23 October 2024, Samoa will host the launch of the Pacific Islands Academy of Sciences, aimed at elevating Pacific researchers' voices in global discussions. This initiative seeks to address regional challenges like climate change while supporting young scientists. Prominent scholars, including Collin Tukuitonga from Niue and Salote Nasalo from ...
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Vikings' Quest for North American Colonies: Key Reasons for Their Retreat
Around A.D. 1000, Vikings explored North America, setting up a temporary outpost. However, they did not establish colonies due to conflicts with Indigenous peoples and harsh environmental conditions. Scholars suggest the Norse focused more on their Greenland colony than on permanent settlements. Geographic challenges and a lack of strong interest i...
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Samsung Backs Scholarly AI Bot Serving Students and Academics
Liner has raised $29 million (roughly Rs. 243 crore) from investors in a Series B round with investors including LB Investment, as well as existing backers Capstone Partners and SL Investment alongside Samsung.
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IIT Delhi Launches Research Communications Award For PhD Scholars
IIT Delhi Research Communications Award: The first batch of winners received a certificate and a cash award of Rs 25,000 each.
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TISS Students Face Police Action In Campus, Despite Peaceful Protests
Students of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) have alleged police action when they staged a protest during a convocation ceremony on its campus here against the suspension of PhD scholar Ramadas Prini Sivanandan.
-
West Can't Confine India Into One Narrative: UK Based Sanskrit Scholar
Professor James Hegarty, an academic in Sanskrit and Indian Religions, who currently heads the School of History, Archaeology, and Religion at Cardiff University said that the West cannot confine India into a single narrative.
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University Of Queensland, IIT Delhi Round 2 Admission Process For Joint PhD Programme Begins
It is a joint PhD programme offers scholars a Doctor of Philosophy degree jointly awarded by both UQ and IIT Delhi upon successful completion.
