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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
TopicIndian Archeology

Topic: Indian Archeology

Prehistoric rock shelter discovered on Tamil Nadu-Andhra border. It has carvings on its walls

According to the duo who found the rock shelter, the discovery marks an important addition to the prehistoric archaeological record of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

This Harappan city holds the solution to India’s water crisis

Archaeology offers something increasingly rare in combating global water crisis—a long-term perspective on how human societies learned to live with drought and environmental stress.

Aravallis shaped early human history. They’re Delhi’s forgotten archaeological frontier

As the legal debate continues over the Aravalli hills, emerging archaeological evidence from the Delhi-Faridabad region offers a powerful reminder of what truly is at stake.

ASI spent 25% of its last 5 yrs’ excavation budget on Gujarat, 94% of it on Modi’s hometown Vadnagar

Between 2020 and 2024, ASI conducted excavations at 58 sites across 17 states at a cost of Rs 34.81 cr. Of this, Rs 8.53 cr was allocated to Gujarat, an analysis by ThePrint found.

Keezhadi excavation report under review—Centre on ASI’s tussle with archeologist

New Delhi: Speaking for the first time in Parliament on the Keezhadi excavation report controversy, the Modi government Monday informed the house that there...

Daimabad was home to skilled agriculturalists—even before Harappans’ cultural influence

The cultural remains of Daimabad, one of the most debated locations, not only reflect Harappan influence but also demonstrate continuity with local Deccan Chalcolithic cultures.

Arikamedu is an ancient Indo-Roman trading port. There’s a reason you’ve never heard of it

Arikamedu is one of the most significant archaeological sites in southern India. It’s a defining feature of east coast maritime trade, especially the Indo-Roman trade.

Harappans’ contribution to ancient Indian knowledge is either diluted or exaggerated

Professor Vasant Shinde said at least four phases of excavations at sites such as Rakhigarhi and Dholavira have revealed that Harappans “taught the whole world how to live in cities”.

Natives of Africa, ostriches once made India their home. Oldest nest in Andhra is further proof

Since the 1930s, archaeologists have documented fossilised ostrich eggshell fragments from the Shivalik Hills to Peninsular India. Now there's ample evidence the big bird existed in the Indian subcontinent as early as 41,000 years ago.

On Camera

Indian politicians need to learn to take a joke

From stand-up comics facing FIRs to political leaders bristling at memes, India remains deeply uncomfortable with the freedom to mock.

Windfall on Day 1 of UP-Japan investment meet: Rs 3,191-cr projects for Gr Noida, 500-acre Japanese City

Projects by Escorts Kubota and Minda Corporation in YEIDA expected to generate more than 6,400 jobs.

Hafiz Saeed’s Muridke headquarters was hit by woman fighter pilot during Op Sindoor

ThePrint has learnt that more than one woman fighter pilot were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman