Ranchi, Sept. 9 -- Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) today marked the Vidyarambh of its newly introduced four-year undergraduate programme with a day-long orientation programme for first-year students.

Renowned scientist and Padma Shri awardee Prof. Aditya Prasad Das, former Vice-Chancellor of Central University of Tamil Nadu, was the chief guest, while Prof. A.K. Ganguly, Director of IISER Berhampur, attended as guest of honour.

Prof. Das urged students to remain focused on their goals and draw inspiration from Arjuna's determination, the dedication of Ram-Kevat, and the resilience of Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.

Prof. Ganguly cited examples from the lives of Thomas Edison, Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai and Ajay Banga, and recall...