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Saturday, March 14, 2026
TopicHarappan

Topic: Harappan

Collapse of Harappan Civilisation? Art of making shell bangles transcends time and boundaries

A circa 1000 BCE burial in Thailand featuring shell and marble bangles recently gained attention on social media. The tradition of wearing shell bangles is as ancient as the first urbanisation in the Indian subcontinent.

What caused the rise and fall of Harappan civilisation? Studies debunk role of ‘river culture’

Yamuna and Sutlej disconnected from the Ghaggar-Hakra river system much before the emergence of the Harappan culture in the region.

5,000-yr-old industrial hub—Binjor excavation shatters myths about ancient Indian manufacturing

The science used in manufacturing during ancient times have put not just the Harappans but also present-day India on the map as a leading producer of cotton, beads, and copper objects.

Bharat Ek Khoj: Shyam Benegal’s adaption of Nehru’s Discovery of India was a Sunday staple

The show covered a range of topics, from the Harappan Civilisation to the freedom struggle, along with mythological epics.

Not even Rama and Laxman could resist the succulent meat preparations of ancient India

Meat eating was the norm right through ancient India, which is why even Emperor Ashoka couldn't get his family and subjects to give it up.

New study shows climate change caused decline of flourishing Indus Valley Civilisation

Using under-sea fossil evidence and its marine DNA, researchers were able to trace how climate change led to the decline of Harappan Civilisation.

“Museum wahin banayenge!”

All politics is symbolic, and the BJP is replacing realpolitik with symbolic politics, especially in Ayodhya, by trying to build a museum.

On Camera

Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

Red carpet for industry honchos as AAP kicks off Punjab investors summit. Rs 10,000 cr pledged on Day 1

At 2nd such summit in Punjab for top investors organised by AAP since it came to power in Punjab, Lakshmi Mittal announced his Bathinda refinery has increased production of LPG by 3,000 tonnes/day.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.