Wed Nov 27 14:51:00 UTC 2024: ## India News Roundup: Buddhism, Mosque Dispute, and More
**New Delhi, India** – A busy week in India saw a range of headlines, from historical and cultural stories to current events and employment news.
A new book highlights the significant contribution of an unnamed Indian monk to the understanding of Buddhism in China (details absent from provided text). Meanwhile, a court order in Sambhal has sparked a deadly dispute over a mosque, echoing the Ayodhya conflict. Celebrated author Amit Chaudhuri reflects on the enduring artistic impact of Rabindranath Tagore’s *Gitanjali*.
Economic issues featured prominently, with a new book urging India’s super-rich to address poverty and inequality, and reports suggesting that the Amazon Karigar program for Indian artisans has fallen short of expectations. A nostalgic picture book revisits 1980s India, capturing its unique cultural elements. Medical advice addressed common age-related knee problems, while an analysis explored the impact of India’s 1970s Emergency on the New Indian Cinema movement.
In other news, an article questioned the historical recognition of philosophy as an independent field of study within Indian culture. Allegations of army torture in a remote Jammu village have caused widespread concern.
Finally, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released admit cards for the CRP PO/MT XIV Mains exam, scheduled for November 30th, 2024, with 4455 vacancies available.
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