Nalanda is the name of an ancient university located at 55 miles from Patna in Bihar. This university was the largest residential Buddhist centre of learning in the world with a 9 storied library. 2,000 Teachers and 10,000 Students from all over the Buddhist world lived and studied at Nalanda. Founded in the 5th Century BC, and reported to have been visited by the Buddha during his lifetime.

Nalanda

Nalanda

Nalanda Campus

Nalanda Campus

Library Corridor

Campus Garden

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Bristol hosted Europe’s largest ballooning event, an amazing spectacle and free event for the whole family in August 2014. Dozens of hot air balloons have taken off from the Ashton Court estate as part of the 36th annual Bristol Balloon Fiesta. Around half a million people from across the country and beyond flock to Bristol for the Fiesta over four days each August.

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The Jaguar presented XFR-S, the fastest and most powerful saloon in the company’s history at the Geneva motor show. The XFR-S is available to order now, priced in the UK at £79,995. Also showcased was the stunning new Jaguar F-TYPE. To help celebrate the arrival of Jaguar’s first new sports car in more than 50 years, a unique cinematic collaboration has been created, produced by Ridley Scott Associates and soundtrack performed by Lana Del Rey. See pictures that the Jaguar brand had show at the 2013 Geneva.

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Snow and ice sculptures was taken at the 29th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. It is one of world’s four largest international ice festivals, along with Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival, Canada’s Quebec Winter Carnival, and Norway’s Ski Festival. It is home to massive ice sculptures that have been created for a special winter festival that attracts millions of visitors every year.

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The Infiniti LE concept is a four-door sedan 100% electric which builds on the features of the Nissan Leaf. It made its world debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. Concept is powered by a 100-kW electric motor rated at 134 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque. Infiniti claims to be determined to establish itself as the leader in electric vehicles.

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