New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Philosopher and author Acharya Prashant addressed a packed audience at the University of Cambridge on Friday in a fireside chat at the historic Cambridge Union, arguing that humanity’s gravest crises, climate change foremost among them, cannot be resolved by technology or policy alone because their root lies not in the external world but in the unexamined inner life of human beings. The audience response was overwhelming; seats were fully booked even before the day arriv…
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New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 has significantly strengthened India’s insolvency and credit ecosystem since its enactment, improving recovery mechanisms, boosting creditor discipline and creating a more structured resolution process for distressed entities, according to an official factsheet released on Thursday.As of March 2026, creditors realised approximately Rs 4.32 lakh crore through approved resolution plans under the IBC. Recoveries exceeded 116.85 of …
Ahmedabad, May 14 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Thursday that the IIMs can evolve into national assets that contribute significantly to India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by nurturing innovation ecosystems and adapting to emerging global challenges. Chairing a meeting of the Coordination Forum of Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) in Ahmedabad, Pradhan led discussions on the role of IIMs in shaping Viksit Bharat 2047, focusing on student welfar…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) NITI Aayog, in partnership with IIM Ahmedabad, the Gates Foundation and the Gujarat government, organised a workshop to launch State and District reports on Sustainable Development Goal 5 and to push for district‑level action on gender equality, an official statement said on Friday.The technical sessions focused on strengthening SDG 5 monitoring and evidence systems, women’s economic empowerment and social empowerment of women, the statement from NITI Aayog said.State…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Renowned philosopher and author Acharya Prashant has received a fresh death threat following his recent remarks in honour of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, triggering concern among his supporters and prompting his foundation to initiate legal action.According to information shared by the PrashantAdvait Foundation, the threat was issued through a YouTube account in response to a video statement made by Acharya Prashant. The message, which surfaced on social media, contained expli…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Education, on Monday, launched the online registration portal for Yuva Sangam – Phase VI under the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” (EBSB) initiative that facilitates exposure visits to 22 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) between paired states/Union Territories, an official said. “Yuva Sangam” is a flagship Youth Exchange Programme of the Department of Higher Education, aimed at strengthening emotional bonds and fostering mutual understanding amo…
Patna, Jan 18 (IANS) On January 16, Acharya Prashant’s first Patna dialogue at the historic Bapu Auditorium near Gandhi Maidan proved unforgettable. The programme ran far beyond its scheduled time and concluded nearly four hours later. Despite the biting cold, close to five thousand listeners remained seated until late at night. After the session, a kilometre-long queue formed for book signings and continued past midnight. Thousands of attendees received signed copies of Truth Without Apology …