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BCARDS

Buddhist Centre for Action Research and Development Studies

"A high level research publication and counselling institute devoted to multi-disciplinary studies in different branches of Indian and Buddhist Learning!"

Regd. Under Societies Registration Act. XXI of 1860 New Delhi  —  S‑32069/97
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Registered Academic Institute Societies Registration Act. XXI of 1860  |  Reg. No. S‑32069/97 Patna, Bihar, India 2 Peer-Reviewed Journals
About the Institute

Devoted to Indian &
Buddhist Learning

BCARDS — the Buddhist Centre for Action Research and Development Studies — is a registered academic institute dedicated to promoting high-level scholarly research and counselling across the broad continuum of Indian and Buddhist learning.

Established and registered under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860, New Delhi; S‑32069/97), the Centre has consistently championed interdisciplinary inquiry, bringing together researchers, educators, and scholars from across India and the world.

Through its two flagship peer-reviewed publications, BCARDS advances knowledge spanning the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences — nurturing academic discourse rooted in India's rich civilisational heritage while embracing the full scope of contemporary inquiry.

"A high level research publication and counselling institute devoted to multi-disciplinary studies in different branches of Indian and Buddhist Learning!"

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Multi-disciplinary Research

Advancing scholarship across Indian studies, Buddhist philosophy, social sciences, and natural sciences under one scholarly roof.

International Open Access

Both journals are open-access, reaching scholars and researchers worldwide without subscription barriers.

Rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process, ensuring academic integrity and scholarly excellence.

Research Counselling & Guidance

Beyond publication, BCARDS offers academic counselling and mentorship to researchers at every stage of their scholarly journey.

Our Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journals

Two flagship open-access journals publishing original research for an international scholarly readership

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Humanities & Social Sciences
THR
A BCARDS Publication

The Hindustan Review

A multidisciplinary, international journal exploring Indian culture, Buddhist studies, history, politics, literature, and social issues.

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Natural Sciences
NST
A BCARDS Publication

Natural Science Today

Cutting-edge international, peer-reviewed research in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Mathematics & allied fields.

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Scope of Inquiry

Research Focus Areas

BCARDS fosters scholarship across a wide spectrum of disciplines rooted in Indian and global traditions of knowledge

Buddhist Studies & Philosophy

Buddhist thought, Pali and Sanskrit texts, Dharma traditions, Theravada and Mahayana scholarship, and comparative religion.

Indian History & Culture

Ancient and medieval India, archaeology, epigraphy, art history, cultural heritage, and civilisational continuity.

Social Sciences & Policy

Sociology, political science, economics, public policy, development studies, and governance research.

Arts, Literature & Language

Literary criticism, Hindi and Indian languages, classical texts, folk traditions, aesthetics, and cultural expression.

Natural Sciences

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, and allied natural and applied sciences.

Research Counselling

Academic mentorship, thesis guidance, research design support, and scholarly development for emerging researchers.

Submit Your Research

Share Your Scholarship with the World

We welcome original research across all disciplines covered by our journals. All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review and are published open-access for a global readership.