March 7, 2026

Vidya

News, articles and Essays on ancient Indian Texts

Heritage Stories

Anantha Shesha Naga – The Remainder

Anantha meaning Eternal, unbounded, innumerable, i.e. endless or boundless whether in time, in space. His name comes from the Sanskrit root “sis”, which means, “the One which Remains”. This is due to the fact that Shesha always remains in spite of all the Pralayas (Great Floods), each of which Kalpas (aeons) and yugas (eras) in the past. Interestingly, in Sanskrit texts; especially in those relating to mathematical calculation; the term “Shesha” implies the “remainder” – that which remains, while all else ceases to exist.

By Subhashini BA / April 13, 2020
Economy Vidya

Government to Give Training to 41,000 Youths Under PMKVY

The center along with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has recently decided to give training to more than 41,000 youth of Rajasthan under the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana. As per reports, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana aims to connect the youth with skill development and employment.

By Kautilya / March 19, 2020
Heritage Vidya

Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2020 Stands Passed

The Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2020 has been passed by the Parliament after it was passed by Rajya Sabha today. The Lok Sabha had already passed the Bill on 12th December 2019. Speaking after the passing of the Bill, Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ thanked the Members of the House for their support in passing the Bill .

By Kautilya / March 18, 2020
Vidya

Govt Launches Vigyan Jyoti, GATI & Web Portal for Women in Science

On International Women’s Day (8 March), a helpline number was launched for women students, researchers, entrepreneurs and scientists. At present, the helpline will provide handholding to women scientists in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and will be available during office hours (09:30 am to 05:30 pm) during working days

By Kautilya / March 12, 2020
Heritage Stories Temples and Places

Kukke Subramanya

Kukke Subramanya, one among the seven holy places created by Parashurama is mythologically and historically famous for “Nagaradhane”. Kukke Subrahmanya is a temple located in the small, rural village of Subramanya in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada District near Mangalore , India.

By Subhashini BA / March 11, 2020