Indian Diplomacy: The Knowledge Superpower

#Nalanda #VishwaGuru #Aryabhata Discussion between Dr. Sreeram Chaulia and Ambassador Abhay K, author and Deputy Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, on the great legacy of Nalanda and its contemporary relevance to India’s return as a provider of knowledge to the world. Themes covered include the reasons for Nalanda becoming the first great university of the world, the interdisciplinary nature of learning and scholarship at Nalanda, the factors that caused the decline of Nalanda in colonial times, and how India is trying to revive its stature as a knowledge superpower today Amb. Abhay's book highlights how Nalanda became a global hub of advanced learning for nearly a millennium due to its exceptional academic standards, interdisciplinary curriculum, and open intellectual culture, attracting scholars from across Asia. It challenges the notion that ancient India was solely spiritual, showing that institutions like Nalanda thrived in secular subjects such as science, medicine, mathematics, art, and architecture alongside religious studies. The decline of Indian higher education began with repeated invasions, loss of state patronage, and colonial disruptions that eroded indigenous knowledge systems. Today, efforts to revive India’s academic stature—through new institutions like the rebuilt Nalanda University, international collaborations, and the expansion of IITs and IIMs abroad—signal a renewed ambition to reclaim its legacy as a knowledge superpower. The book emphasizes that, just as imperial patronage was vital in the past, robust state and private support today is key to restoring Indian higher education to its former global prominence 0:00 - Introduction 1:54 - What Made Nalanda a Global Beacon of Knowledge for Centuries 7:29 - How Nalanda Blended the Sacred with the Secular Brilliantly 12:38 - Tracing the Decline of India’s Global Thought Leadership 16:44 - Can India Regain Nalanda’s Legacy as a Knowledge Power? 23:39 - Reviving Nalanda: Can Patronage Rebuild India’s Education? 27:10 - Conclusion #Nagarjuna #Buddhism #Vikramshila #Vallabhi #Taxila #Sompura #AcademicExcellence #Education #education #educationnews #indianeducation #educationinindia #internationalrelations #foreignpolicy #culture #indianculture #culturaldiplomacy #crosscultural #tradition #indiantradition #knowledge #knowledgeispower DD India is India’s 24x7 international news channel from the stable of the country’s Public Service Broadcaster, Prasar Bharati. Launched in 2021, DD India has made a name for itself to deliver balanced, fair and accurate news from India and around the world. Apart from daily news bulletins tracking the developments around the world, DD India airs major events of national importance, analysis of current events and informative discussions. DD India offers fresh perspective on India's engagements with countries across the globe with interviews of global leaders apart from who's who of industry, academia and tech sectors. DD India's rich repertoire includes primetime bulletins like News Night, World Today, Express News, Mid-day Prime among others. Follow us on our social media platforms for latest news and updates. Follow us on X/Twitter:   / ddindialive   Follow us on Instagram:   / ddindia   Subscribe to our YouTube channels: DD News:    / ddnews   DD India:    / ddindia   Download DD News Mobile App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Watch More Videos:    / ddnews      / ddindia