Explore some haunted heritage spots in India for Halloween
Halloween is around the corner and there is suspense and horror in the air. Here is a list of heritage-related places you might not know of with a spooky and…
4000 year old archeological site in Uttar Pradesh reveals links Ochre-coloured pottery culture
Archaeological excavations at Sinauli in Uttar Pradesh, India, have uncovered a significant 4,000-year-old site, revealing the first-ever discovery of war chariots in the Indian subcontinent. Linked to the Ochre-Coloured Pottery…
India’s Classical Languages
In India, the recognition of classical languages is more than a symbolic gesture; it is an effort to safeguard the nation’s linguistic and cultural history. In 2004, the Indian government…
India pushes for recognition of geological sites as UNESCO world heritage sites
The Indian government has recently taken a significant step towards recognising the country’s geological heritage by submitting ten geological sites to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for consideration as…
Stone age rock paintings discovered in Chittorgarh; possibly the oldest evidence of human habitation in Rajasthan
Stone Age rock paintings of cup marks and sharp-edged tools were discovered in a village in Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan. The discovery underscores the prehistoric importance of Hadauti and Chittorgarh. Last…
Discovering geoglyphs of India
With the discoveries and declaration of numerous geoglyph sites as protected monuments across India, the country has found a place on the global geoglyph map, alongside sites like Chile’s Atacama…
Heavy rains causes water leakage in Taj Mahal dome
Water leakage has been reported at the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra, following three consecutive days of persistent rainfall. Videos of the waterlogged garden within the…
Humayun’s Tomb site Interpretation Centre
Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Delhi, stands as one of the most significant Mughal monuments in India. As the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent, its…
New study confirms Lothal as an ancient Indus Valley Dockyard
The discovery of the Harappan sites at Lothal, situated in Gujarat, India, has long divided archaeologists over whether a dockyard existed at this location during the Indus Valley Civilisation. Recent…
Preserving Karnataka’s Heritage: The Urgent Need to Protect and Maintain the State’s Historic Monuments
Karnataka boasts the second-highest number of protected monuments in India. Beyond the renowned and frequently visited sites in Belur, Halebid, and Hampi, there are numerous structures constructed by rulers from…