Shiv Kumar Mishra, co-convener of INTACH's Bihar chapter, said the Bihar govt should first maintain sites under its control before questioning the ASI.
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.
In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
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.