Foundation for The Preservation of Knowledge
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Preservation & Dissemination of Vedic Knowledge
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Prof. PR Mukund
The Foundation for The Preservation of Knowledge
Television interviews
Prof.PR Mukund on Suvarna News kannada
Saturday, 10th December, 2017
Program features Prof. PR Mukund's contribution towards preserving Ancient Vedic Manuscripts and also on the patented technology that he is using to archive the contents in the manuscripts for over 500 years into the future.
MEDIA ARTICLES
Ancient Sanskrit Manuscript goes digital
Friday, 17th November, 2006 | BBC NEWS
Scientists from the US are using modern imaging techniques to digitally restore a rare 700-year-old Indian palm leaf manuscript on Hinduism.
Ancient Hindu Text digitally preserved
19th September, 2006 | NBC NEWS
Hidden in a wooden chest in the heart of a monastery in Udupi, India, an ancient Hindu manuscript has been deteriorating bit by bit over the last 700 years. Now with the help of modern imaging technologies, scientists are illuminating the seemingly invisible Sanskrit.
Dispelling Darkness During Diwali: The Subtleties Of Lighting A Lamp
19th October, 2017 | SWARAJYA
Diwali actually starts with lighting a lamp on the south side of the house. Sesame oil or ghee is the most suitable medium for lighting a lamp that has a pointed end where the wick is placed in an extended position. There is a reason behind nuances of lighting lamps, which this article explains.
Ancient Hindu Text Preserved by Modern Technology
19th September, 2017 | LIVESCIENCE
Hidden in a wooden chest in the heart of a monastery in Udupi, India, an ancient Hindu manuscript has been deteriorating bit by bit over the last 700 years. Now with the help of modern imaging technologies, scientists are illuminating the seemingly invisible Sanskrit.
US researcher Dr P R Mukund to digitize manuscripts with unique technology
22nd June, 2015 | DAJIWORLD.COM
“The Indian education system is exam-oriented not business based. Knowledge should be for the sake of knowledge. Just do with pleasure whatever you want to do,” said P R Mukund, renowned researcher from USA, in an interaction programme with press persons organized by Sri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal, at Hotel Kediyoor.
Archiving Innovations Preserve Essential Historic Records
NASA SPINOFF
In 2006, P.R. Mukund, professor of electrical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology, and PhD student Ajay Pasupuleti took on a task working with a material not typical to their field—palm leaves.
The man who saves manuscripts
10th October, 2017 | GRIN NEWS
P. R. Mukund is a professor of electrical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. Working alone, and sometimes with the help of Professor Charles White of American University, Mukund has rescued and treasured nearly 3,000 ancient Indian manuscripts.
Engineer archiving palm-leaf manuscrits using new tech
28th July, 2017 | DECCAN HERALD
An engineer settled in the US has restored 3,000 palm-leaf manuscripts, some of them at least 800 years old, using a modern process. Dr. P R Mukund, professor at Rochester University, was prompted to take up the project by Sanskrit scholar Bannanje Govindacharya.
Bengaluru to house preservation lab and library of Vedas
2nd August, 2017 | TIMES OF INDIA
The idea of preserving Vedic manuscripts is the brainchild of P R Mukund, a Bengalurean who graduated in physics from National College, Basavanagudi, 43 years ago, and moved to the US to pursue studies and a career in electrical engineering.
Digital technology preseves a sacred Hindu text written on fragile fronds
Spring 2017 Issue | RIT NEWS
The project led by RIT professors P.R. Mukund and Roger L. Easton Jr. has digitally preserved the original Hindu writings known as the Sarvamoola Granthas, attributed to philosopher-saint Shri Madhvacharya (1238-1317).