After a decade of disruption, Pattanam needs a renewed vision
Why in news? The Pattanam archaeological site is in the news due to an escalating policy debate over its stagnated institutional development and a renewed push…
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Ancient Indian History
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Kaveripoompattinam- T.N. launches third phase of Underwater Archaeological Survey
Why in News? The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology has commenced the third phase of underwater archaeological exploration off Poompuhar in Mayiladuthurai district. UPSC Relevance:…
Wildlife Trail leads to Prehistoric Past in the Aravalli
Why in News? A wildlife trail in the Bhondsi stretch of the Aravalli forests in Gurugram has led to the identification of ancient rock markings, cup-shaped…
Nalanda University revives Śāstrārtha, an ancient debate tradition
Why in News? Nalanda University organised “Shastrarth 2026” ahead of its third convocation, reviving the ancient tradition of scholarly debate linked to the historic Nalanda Mahavihara.…
Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex declared as temple by Madhya Pradesh High Court
Why in News? The Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar as a temple dedicated to goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati), while…
Nilgiris Rock Painting Site: New Prehistoric Discovery Near Kotagiri
A weathered granite overhang in the Nilgiris just gave up a secret it had been keeping for several thousand years. In late April 2026, a survey…
PM inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba: Grandson of Ashoka, Champion of Jainism
Why in News? UPSC Relevance: GS-I: History & Culture, Jainism Background: Mauryan Religious Landscape Role of Ashoka Co-existence of Religions Who was Samprati? Contribution of Samprati…
World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026
Why in News? UPSC Relevance: (GS-1 History: Ancient India/ Religion) Prelims: World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026 (Basic idea); Buddhavanam (Location); Key Buddhist sites. World Buddhist Peace…
Rajendra Chola I
Why in news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Tamil Nadu to attend the Aadi Thiruvizha festival, commemorating the birth anniversary of Rajendra Chola…