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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
TopicArchaeological Survey of India

Topic: Archaeological Survey of India

Mughal paintings held clues that led archaeologist to a Christian chapel, Akbar’s Ibadat Khana

KK Muhammed is credited with the discovery of Akbar's Ibadat Khana and prominent Buddhist stupas. In an hour-long lecture, he shared fascinating stories from his excavation days.

Monumental step: Rickety stairs to the Taj’s main mausoleum to be replaced with Sal wood & steel

Agra: The creaky and worn-out wooden stairs leading to the Taj Mahal's main mausoleum will soon be replaced with new steps made from Sal...

ASI to publish controversial Keezhadi excavation report, but along with ‘questions by domain experts’

Move to put archaeologist Ramkrishna's report on ASI website comes after it became Centre vs Tamil Nadu issue. ASI wanted changes, Stalin said Centre was undermining Tamil heritage.

You won’t dig this—ASI’s budget doubled in last 10 yrs, but it spent less than 1% on excavations

New Delhi: Conservation, exploration and excavation come to mind whenever the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is talked about. Turns out excavation is the...

A heritage law left homeowners at ASI’s mercy. Now, Modi govt plans to ease it

The AMASR Act bars construction within 100 to 200 metres of protected monuments, leaving people living nearby stuck. An amendment is now finally set to be tabled in monsoon session of Parliament.

Indian archaeology is getting a cool, new makeover. Out of the trenches, letting people in

Archaeology is breaking out of the scholarly shadows. The ASI is building a fresh image, archaeologists now have a public voice, and audiences are finally tuning in.

Journey of excavator Amarnath Ramakrishna who led Keezhadi dig & has seen 12 transfers in 21 yrs

His discovery of an ancient Tamil civilisation at Keezhadi has not only made headlines, but sparked political storms over the years.

A Haryana village is fighting ASI. A Mahabharata-era excavation is at stake

The ASI claims Theh Polar village could be the site of a settlement destroyed in the battle between Pandavas and Kauravas. Villagers fled Pakistan during Partition and settled here.

Haryana’s Agroha has caught ASI interest after 44 yrs—as part of a new heritage tourism circuit

In 2023, then Manoharlal Khattar-led state government announced the development of Agroha on the lines of Rakhigarhi. Haryana government and ASI are both investing in the project.

ASI to join gold rush at MP’s Asirgarh Fort after Chhaava triggers frenzied amateur excavations

Burhanpur district magistrate says awaiting official report of SDM and will approach ASI. But fields lining Asirgarh Fort have been site of amateur excavations for decades now.

On Camera

Sergio Gor as US envoy raises red flags. Delhi must read the signal, be optimistic

Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

‘Not troop size or weapons but tech matters, need to prepare for long conflicts’—Rajnath Singh

At Ran Samvad seminar, defence minister spoke about reasons behind success of Op Sindoor, explained how warfare changed in real time & called for upgradation of tech & cyber infra.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.