Nalanda University revives ancient ‘Shastrarth’ tradition
TNN / May 17, 2026, 21:59 (IST)
Nalanda University revived ancient scholarly debates with 'Shastrarth 2026', a new academic tradition fostering intellectual dialogue and research. The event, featuring public dissertation defenses and thematic debates, precedes the university's third convocation. Vice-Chancellor Sachin Chaturvedi emphasized the need for intellectual struggle beyond AI, while new awards will recognize excellence in discourse.