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New Delhi, Aug 9, 2011 (Washington Bangla Radio / PIB India) It has travelled across almost the entire length & breadth of India, and that too four times, covered more than 70,000 kms, halted at 222 locations usually for 3-4 days and quenched the thirst for knowledge of over 63 lakh people, majority of them being students & teachers. It is now arguably the world’s largest classroom-on-wheels. This iconic mobile exhibition in science, technology & environment domain is now a household name. It is called ‘Science Express’

Science Express was born when the world famous ‘Science Tunnel’, a thematic science exhibition devised by Noble laureates from Max Planck Society (MPS) Germany, which had already been showcased in over 10 countries worldwide, could not be sent to India during celebration of 60 years of our Independence.  Department of Science & Technology (DST), who was to host the ‘Science Tunnel’ and had made elaborate arrangements at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, then conceived the idea of displaying an adapted version of this innovative, hi-tech exhibition consisting of 12 thought-provoking modules, in railway coaches. Such a move, which at that time seemed preposterous, could take this unique show almost to the doorstep of millions of our young citizens instead of just a few thousand living in Delhi and its vicinity.

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New Delhi, Delhi, July 25, 2011 (Washington Bangla Radio / India PRwire) Stimulating the imaginative and curious aptitude in young minds POGO announces a unique opportunity for kids to create a news story for their favorite desi superhero, Chhota Bheem and win a chance to feature on the channel. From July 25 to September 2, POGO's 'Dholakpur Breaking News' contest invites kids to send their innovative endings to a series of fun situations and stories on Chhota Bheem. Six lucky winners will feature on-air as POGO's special reporter with their winning 'Dholakpur Breaking News' story.

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Additionally, 30 runners up winners will be announced on POGO during the airing of Chhota Bheem (Monday-Friday) 6:00 PM. Over and above all runners up will also win I-pod shuffles every week.

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Mumbai, July 2, 2011 (Washington Bangla Radio / OPENPRESS) Amar Chitra Katha, India’s leading comic book house, today announced the launch of their latest comic – Tirupati. Based on fact and legends surrounding India’s richest temple, Tirupati aims to capture a pan-Indian cultural ethos given the temple’s iconic status as one of the richest temples in the world and its great reverence amongst Indian people from all walks of life.

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The temple of Tirupati is an integral part of our cultural heritage. From the northern tip of the country to its huge southern following, Tirupati has always captured the imagination and devotion of India, be it film-stars to paupers. The unique mix of legends like Sage Bhrigu’s insult to Lakshmi, the domestic quarrel that leads to Lord Vishnu coming to earth, living as a mere mortal, the unique association of Padmavati with Lord Venkateshwara, and of how we till today offer our hair to the Lord to clear his debt to a Gandharva Princess, are retold in this comic.

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July 12, 2011 (Washington Bangla Radio / PIB India) Students and scholars from all over the world will soon be converging again at ancient capital of Magadha kings -  Rajgir,  Bihar to study at the new  Nalanda International  University.

The name “Nalanda” in Sanskrit means “giver of knowledge”: a combination of “nalam” (lotus, representing knowledge) and “da” (“to give”). Nalanda University of yore  was founded according to historians in the fifth century (427 A.D.) as a place of learning for Buddhist monks and is known to have been one of the first great residential  universities in recorded history. Today Nalanda is a World Heritage site. The ruins of the monastery are located about 55 miles south east of the modern Indian city of Patna.

The University taught a wide range of subjects besides Buddhism including fine arts, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, war tactics, and politics. Over ten thousand students were taught by a faculty of 2000 in the  idyllic forested green surroundings. The ruins at Nalanda even today attracts a large number of tourists.

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