In the storm around Sinauli, many academics dismissed claims of chariots being found. And the public misinterpreted the chariots as a device planted by the govt to fortify Hindutva.
An incorrect colonial portrayal cast a shadow for 200 years on Banaras royal family. Pradeep Narayan Singh waded through archives for 5 years to clear his ancestor Jagat Singh’s name in Sarnath.
The National Policy on Archaeological Excavation and Explorations, which was approved in 2015, mentioned the need for problem-oriented, long-term research projects covering various time periods.
Yadubir Singh Rawat, ASI director general, said archaeologists applying for license will need to submit a detailed excavation plan for the site and their objectives.
The Indus script is one of the most fascinating puzzles of Indian history. Unlike Egyptian hieroglyphics, there is no Rosetta stone to help decipher it.
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.
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.
New Delhi: Conservation, exploration and excavation come to mind whenever the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is talked about. Turns out excavation is the...
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.
Weak governance, corruption and poverty continue to define tribal life in India. The introduction of industrial and mining projects has benefited contractors, politicians and officials more than Adivasis.
Clean energy is “no longer the sideshow, it is the show”, BVR Subrahmanyam told the Odisha summit, warning India to lead the global shift or risk others’ tech dominance.
Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
first of no one came from outside and became elites stop this BS….we have too much data an evidence now to successfully refute all this…just stop this leftist propaganda..it was always BHARAT MATA…and OIT is the real theory Out of India we went outside and populate other parts and everyone should LOOK UP to india and feel greatness !!
It would have been nicer if writer rather than going into politics, would have elaborated about the consensus among the experts about the new evidence found in this area. She is an archaeologist and can educate general public and explain science in simple terms. It is a shame that author is more interested in politics and rumblings rather than educating the people.
first of no one came from outside and became elites stop this BS….we have too much data an evidence now to successfully refute all this…just stop this leftist propaganda..it was always BHARAT MATA…and OIT is the real theory Out of India we went outside and populate other parts and everyone should LOOK UP to india and feel greatness !!
It would have been nicer if writer rather than going into politics, would have elaborated about the consensus among the experts about the new evidence found in this area. She is an archaeologist and can educate general public and explain science in simple terms. It is a shame that author is more interested in politics and rumblings rather than educating the people.