Dawn of artificial mummification pushed back 5,000 years, Pg12

Southeast Asia's pre-Neolithic burials reveal artificial mummification practices dating back 14,000 years, predating Chinchorro mummies by 5,000 years.

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.

'Delhi much closer now': Aizawl on Railways' map, some hopes & fears, Pg 1.

Mizoram's Aizawl joins Indian Railways, boosting connectivity and raising hopes for economic growth and cheaper goods for locals.

Digitising manuscripts will help curb intellectual piracy, says Modi, Pg6

PM Modi emphasizes digitizing India's one crore manuscripts to combat intellectual piracy, preserve cultural heritage, and promote global access.

Digital platform to preserve tribal art, culture launched, Pg14

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches 'Adi Sanskriti', a digital platform to preserve tribal art, heritage, and provide online marketplace access.

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.

Centre launches ‘Adi Vaani’ to translate Adivasi languages , Pg12

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches 'Adi Vaani' app translating Adivasi languages to bridge communication gaps and digitally empower tribal youth.

WHO, India to draft global benchmarks for yoga practice , Pg11

WHO and India collaborate to standardize global yoga practices, ensuring uniform quality and preventing misuse, promoting preventive healthcare worldwide.

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.

NCERT textbooks introduce Indian art forms , Pg12

NCERT integrates Indian art forms into Class 3-8 textbooks, aiming to root education in Indian ethos from 2025-26 academic year.

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.

Quranic justice is restorative, not retributive, Pg 7.

From glory to decline, Pg 9.

Lessons from past, Pg 8.

China, India and the conflict over Buddhism, Pg8