One of the major parts of the JAINpedia project has been to make it easier for people all around the world to access the huge treasure trove of Jain Manuscripts (more…)
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Fascinating and fragile: a contemporary approach to making manuscripts accessible
Monday, January 16th, 2012Media & Editorial Internship
Monday, December 19th, 2011This is a fantastic chance for a New Media, Computing or Humanities student to gain essential work experience working with King’s College London on a project of global importance. The candidate will gain an insight into the day-to-day running and duties of a busy team whilst developing their own skills in content development. This opportunity will be an invaluable to their CV when applying for future roles.
12th December 2011 – launch of JAINpedia beta-site!
Monday, November 28th, 2011The moment you have all been waiting for is finally here!
We are pleased to announce that we shall be launching our JAINpedia beta site on Monday the 12th of December 2011.
The website features digitised pages from Jain manuscripts, articles written by Professor Nalini Balbir and other academics from around the world, and much much more. (more…)
JAINpedia site demo at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Race Course on Friday 14th October
Monday, October 17th, 2011Friday 14th October marked a very special date in the Jainpedia calendar, as the trustees of the Institute of Jainology demonstrated the new JAINpedia beta site at a launch in Mumbai’s prestigious Gallop’s Banqueting Halls, Mahalaxmi Race Course. (more…)
Ahimsa Day to be Celebrated on 12th October 2011
Friday, October 7th, 2011Yet another year of Ahimsa Day at the House of Commons and we look forward to the announcement of the winner of the Ahimsa Award this year.
Last year’s winner, Nalini Balbir a renown Indologist and scholar (more…)
Marvellous Manuscripts at the V&A
Friday, August 12th, 2011A reminder to everyone, that to celebrate the upcoming Paryushana Festival, the Victoria & Albert Museum in South Kensington, London are having a series of events and activities at the museum on Sunday, 21st August (more…)
An Eventful ‘Mela’
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011The Oshwal Association of the UK organised a large ‘mela’ on Sunday, 24th July with a funfair, trade stalls, vegan food and games galore, it was an eventful day out for all who attended.
An estimated 6000 people attended the event, with many coming in to see us at the colourful JAINpedia stall. Raising awareness of the commendable project was one of our objectives, and achieved substantially, with hundreds signing up for the future JAINpedia e-newsletter.
- The Institute of Jainology and Jainpedia team talk to event attendees about the Jainpedia project at the Oshwal ‘Mela’
JAINpedia and the IoJ at Oshwal Centre’s Mela Event on 24th July 2011
Friday, July 15th, 2011The Oshwal Association of the UK are holding a ‘Mela’ event on 24th July 2011 at their renown Śvetāmbara Temple site in Potters Bar. (more…)
V&A Inside Outing Event enjoyed thoroughly by participants
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011On Thursday 16th June a group of Victoria & Albert Museum visitors; some with a basic knowledge about Jainism, who had never visited the V&A before; studied Jain manuscripts at the V&A and visited the Shikharbandhi Temple at the Oshwal Centre in Potters bar. (more…)
Spreading JAINpedia news to Hindus
Thursday, June 9th, 2011The Institute of Jainology was invited to the Hindu Svayamsevak Sangh’s senior citizens’ camp held over the weekend of 3rd to 5th June 2011 at Beaumanor Hall Park in Leicestershire. (more…)