Situated northeast of the world's largest Buddhist stupa, Raniwas Mound takes its name from local legends. The site is spread across 1.63 acres, and the Bihar government owns the land.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court Friday declared the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar a temple dedicated to Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati), ending its shared worship status.
While the Institute of Archaeology established by Mortimer Wheeler in London evolved into one of the world’s leading archaeological research institutes, India’s Institute of Archaeology is at a crossroads.
A report in ThePrint showed underutilised facilities, declining job prospects at the Institute of Archaeology. The culture ministry responded with data on the institute’s sanctioned strength.
In her budget speech on 1 February, Nirmala Sitharaman proposed developing the sites into vibrant, experiential cultural destinations under the DESH scheme.
The sprawling new Noida campus of ASI’s storied Institute of Archaeology was supposed to be a monument to new India. Seven years on, there's barely anyone to use it.
While US & Indian officials have signaled that a deal was within reach, talks have dragged on amid disputes over tariffs, market access & protections for politically sensitive sectors.
Under the agreement, the loitering munitions will be offered to the Indian Army as part of efforts to address what the companies described as an ‘urgent requirement’.
COMMENTS