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Nalanda University reopens after 800 years: Here's all you need to know

The Nalanda University (NU), that had attracted students from world over in the ancient times, has been reopened after 800 years. Under the leadership of Dr Amartya Sen the university was opened on Monday. Here's all you need to know

Bihar: Buddhist pilgrim town Rajgir declared polythene-free zone

Rajgir, a Buddhist pilgrim town and a tourist destination in Bihar, has been declared a polythene-free zone after visitors complained of rampant littering and a dirty environment.

Modi's comments show his hatred for Bihar, says JD(U)

"By cooking up stories against Nitish Kumar and the state, the Gujarat Chief Minister has shown his deep hatred for Bihar," he said.

JD(U) MP makes Nitish squirm: 'Are you jealous of Modi?'

Rajya Sabha MP Shivanand Tiwari had proposed a JD (U) and Congress alliance for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections only earlier this month, now praises Modi.