Banaras Hindu University (BHU) organised international conference on "Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences (RAPS-2010)" in Varanasi on December 22, 2010. BHU vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh inaugurated the conference.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) vice-chancellor Professor Dhirendra Pal Singh inaugurated a computer lab at Geophysics Department in BHU on December 22, 2010.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh performed Geeta Pujan (offered prayer to Srimad Bhagvat Geeta) at Malviya Bhavan in Varanasi on December 18, 2010.
Shia Muslims took out processions in Varanasi on December 17, 2010 on the occasion of Muharram. They also held various mourning ceremonies to express their grief and recall the righteous deeds and sacrifices of the martyrs and holy men.
Famous film and TV artist Meeta Vashisth staged the play "Lal Ded" at Swatantrata Bhawan in Banaras Hindu University on December 15, 2010. Lalleshwari, popularly known as "Lal Ded" was a 14th century poetess saint of North India, a yogini of the mystical tradition.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh delivered a special lecture on Geeta on the occasion of Geeta Jayanti Mahotsav at Malviya Bhavan in Varanasi on December 17, 2010. Dr Singh also distributed prizes to winners of Geeta recital contest.
Bhajan Pratiyogita ( semi classical song competition) was organised at Malviya Bhavan in Banaras Hindu University on December 14, 2010 to mark Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Jayanti celebrations. Students drawn from different school participated in the competition.
Centre for Women Studies and Development, Banaras Hindu University organised a national seminar on women in Indian literature in Varanasi on December 14, 2010.