IIT Madras

IIT Madras launches Sant Rajinder Singh Centre for Spirituality, Science, and Society research

IIT Madras has established a pioneering Centre for Advanced Research on Spirituality, Science and Society, funded by Rs. 5 crore contribution from alumnus and spiritual leader Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. The interdisciplinary hub will explore meditation’s scientific impacts, consciousness studies, and societal well-being, integrating science, humanities, medicine, and architecture to advance global research on human health and spiritual experiences.

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Ground‑penetrating radar hints at ancient buried city beneath Puri, with tunnel to sea suspected

A Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey in Puri has revealed possible evidence of an ancient city buried beneath the holy town, including a suspected underground tunnel linking the Shree Jagannath Temple to the sea. The findings, emerging from the Srimandir Parikrama Project area, point to widespread historical remains extending well beyond the temple complex.

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