Traditional Products of Devbhoomi awarded with special GI Tag

Uttarakhand's traditional crafts, including Bhotia Daan carpets and Nainital Moombatti candles, receive Geographical Indication (GI) tags, boosting local artisans.

Our dependence on other countries is our biggest enemy: PM, Pg 1.

PM Modi unveils maritime reforms, aiming for self-reliance by 2047, reducing dependence on foreign shipping, and boosting domestic shipbuilding.

Tracing Sarnath: from Buddha's first sermon to the emblem of Indian republic

ASI to credit local ruler for Sarnath's discovery on plaque ahead of UNESCO visit, correcting British-era narrative.

Sarnath on UNESCO radar, ASI prepares to install ‘corrected’ plaque to show local role, Pg 18.

ASI to revise Sarnath plaque, crediting local ruler for unearthing site's importance, challenging British-centric narrative before UNESCO visit.

Iran and India, ancient civilisations and new horizons, Pg6

Iran and India seek to reshape global order through South-South cooperation, BRICS, and INSTC amid Western dominance challenges.

Like other relics, India’s fossils are at high risk of being sold abroad , Pg2

India's priceless fossils, including the Vasuki indicus, face theft and illicit sales due to lack of preservation laws.

The ASI is facing a credibility crisis , Pg7

ASI faces credibility crisis over Keeladi excavation controversy, inconsistent methodologies, and alleged nationalistic bias, raising questions on archaeological integrity.

Draft UGC curriculum puts focus on ‘ancient wisdom’ , Pg10

UGC's draft curriculum emphasizes 'ancient wisdom,' sparking debate over saffronisation and academic focus amidst protests from non-BJP states.

A conservation manual, drafted by the ordinary citizen , Pg6

New conservation manual for ASI monuments emphasizes community involvement, interdisciplinary approaches, and acknowledging historical context for better preservation.

Bringing them home, pg6.

From glory to decline, Pg 9.

Lessons from past, Pg 8.

Secularism — implicit from day one, explicit in 1976, Pg6

Maratha Fort Systems Get UNESCO Heritage Tag, Pg10

“A look at India’s sports policy journey”, Pg10

First batch of Indian pilgrims visit Mansarovar after 2020, Pg10

The Unregulated Drink: Rethinking Alcohol Control in India

The radical and enduring legacy of Shivaji, Pg 9

The Svarajya of Chhatrapati Shivaji: the wise kings just rule, Pg 9

Understanding the social, cultural and geographical contexts of Buddhism, Pg13