Academic activities began at Nalanda University at Rajgir on Monday, more than eight centuries after the ancient university was destroyed by a medieval ruler.
Out of the 15 students enrolled in the university so far nine attended classes on the inaugural day in the departments of environmental studies and history, the two subjects which will be taught here in the first session.
The students were welcomed in person by Vice-chancellor Gopa Sabharwal, who also greeted teachers and staff to the reborn university amid enthusiasm by those present at the occasion.
The students who attended the inaugural classes were Arun Gandhi, Lubna Khan, Ranjit Kumar, Jyotimoy Kandula, Nawang (Bhutan), Asi Alawat, Yakiro Nakamora (Japan), Daniel and Sanah Salah.
Published 01 September 2014, 18:23 IST