History of the Bandhgala suit, anything but a colonial relic
Last week, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav stated that the bandhgala suits worn as Indian Railways uniforms will be phased out, describing them as evidence of a residual colonial mindset. This…
Exploring Roman Britain: 7 Remarkable Sites to Visit
Britain’s Roman past is etched across the landscape in walls, villas, temples and forts. These remains stand as reminders of a time when the island was part of one of…
Tamil Nadu excavation reveals Chennanur as rare 10,000-year record of human habitation
A modest village, Chennanur, in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, has emerged as one of South India’s most significant archaeological sites after excavations revealed evidence of continuous human occupation spanning more…
Heirs of Jewish banker pursue appeal to reclaim Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
The heirs of the Jewish banker and art collector Paul von Mendelssohn-Bartholdy are pressing ahead with their attempt to reclaim Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers, arguing that the masterpiece was sold…
Anhad – The Kabir Way Brings Soulful Tribute to Bhiwandi’s Looms
Bhiwandi, Maharashtra- The timeless wisdom of poet-saint Kabir will find a new voice in Bhiwandi through Anhad – The Kabir Way, unfolding within the intimate setting of Artist Salik Ansari’s…
World’s oldest ritual honey unearthed beneath ancient Italian temple
In a discovery that could represent the oldest known example of ritual honey use, scientists have confirmed that bronze jars buried beneath a 2,500-year-old temple in southern Italy once held…
India’s forgotten megalithic marvel, Hire Benakal
In the rocky hinterlands of Karnataka lies a remarkable yet little-known archaeological treasure, the megalithic necropolis of Hire Benakal. Spread across the granite-strewn hills of Moryar Gudda and aptly named…
Government confirms no inventory maintianed by ASI of privately-owned heritage homes
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) does not maintain a record of privately-owned heritage homes, the government told Parliament on Monday. However, the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA),…
Archaeologists discover India’s first clear reference to Halley’s Comet in ancient inscriptions
A team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has, for the first time, uncovered a clear and contextually significant reference to Halley’s Comet in Indian epigraphy. The discovery was…
Tomb of ancient Mayan king unearthed in Belize after four decades of excavation
Archaeologists have uncovered the tomb of the first known ruler of the ancient Maya city of Caracol, marking a historic breakthrough in the understanding of one of Central America’s most…