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Topic: ASI

ASI is now calling researchers to crack a 100-year-old mystery—Indus Valley script

The Archaeological Survey of India will host a three-day-long international conference on cracking the Indus script in August. Its title: Decipherment of Indus Script: Current status and Way Forward.

Another round of Centre-south clash as Union minister says Keeladi report ‘needs scientific validation’

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat says report submitted to ASI by archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna—who found an ancient civilisation in Keeladi—not technically supported yet.

Allahabad High Court to hear plea on Wazukhana area in Gyanvapi case today

The petition regarding the ASI survey of the Wazukhana will be considered. This comes after the Supreme Court sealed the area after a dispute over the mosque.

Tamil Nadu’s Iron Age report is a turning point in Indian archaeology. It needs more research

Beyond the political theatrics, the report reflects the hard work of archaeologists. It deserves open-minded academic scrutiny.

Today in ‘Fashion for a cause’ & when Netas turn voters

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Sambhal Masjid row: A Mughal-era mosque, Gyanvapi-like legal battle & clashes that killed 4

Built during Mughal emperor Babur’s reign, Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal is in focus after clashes between local residents and police during court-ordered survey claimed four lives.

Security tightened near Sambhal’s Jama masjid after violence erupted over ASI survey

Visuals from near the mosque show security personnel with batons, flashlights, firearms, vehicle barriers & metal detectors to maintain regulations.

Punjab’s archaeology is stuck in the 1950s. It’s time to excavate it from internal politics

Sanghol village excavation happened two years after the 1984 riots in an attempt to dilute the tension. Before that, archaeological work was taken up following the division of Punjab.

Tamil Nadu has the largest Iron-Age urn burial site. We must look beyond our Harappa frenzy

Nirmala Sitharaman laid the foundation of a new site museum in 2021. It felt like a departure from the government's Harappan-centric focus. But no progress has been made since.

Mehrauli Park conservation is riddled with ownership confusion—needs the Sunder Nursery model

Sunder Nursery led to the revitalisation of the entire Nizamuddin Basti area, now home to the Humayun’s Tomb Museum.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.