patna nalanda university in collaboration with indian council for cultural relations patna organized a cultural evening celebrating the commencement of the new academic session and induction of cohort 2025iccr regional director tavishi behal pandey was the chief guest on the occasion cultural performances by iccr artists presented the uniqueness of the cultural heritage of india to the students from over 30 countries studying at nalanda universityspeaking on the occasion tavishi behal pandey shared information on the activities of iccr in building cultural linkages among the nationswelcoming the cohort 2025and addressing the newlyadmitted students interim vicechancellor prof abhay kumar singh highlighted how nalanda university offers academic and cultural experience to its students that is unique at nalanda one learns about the significance of shared cultural heritage sustainability not only within the classrooms but through the lived experience offered by its vibrant multicultural atmosphere and its netzero campus he saidthe cultural programme showcased both the classical dance forms like bharatanatyam as well as folk dances celebrating the onset of monsoon for planting seasonal crops and narrating historical memories