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Seeing A Cultural Awakening: Sanjeev Sanyal, Amish Tripathi At NDTV Ignite
"We were the greatest explorers of the ancient world," said Sanjeev Sanyal at the NDTV Ignite Conclave. Amish Tripathi made a case for staying connected to our roots
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'Diversity Is India's Strength': Supreme Court On Sabarimala-Linked Case
Justice BV Nagarathna pointed out "what's troubling the court" while hearing arguments by petitioners defending the grounds taken by the landmark Sabarimala verdict of 2018
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Why Did Indus Valley Civilisation Disappear? IIT Scientists Explain
One of the greatest mysteries of India is how and why the flourishing Indus Valley Civilisation disappeared. Now, researchers from IIT Gandhinagar propose that it was a series of extended droughts that forced people out of the region.
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Archaeologists Unearth Circular Mass Grave of Wounded Individuals in Ancient Peruvian Tomb
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a massive circular tomb dating back to around 500 BCE, filled with the remains of 54 individuals, many of whom show signs of violent injury. The discovery suggests ritualised warfare or sacrificial practices and offers fresh insight into the ceremonial traditions of ancient Andean cultures.
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Remains Of 2,500-3,000-Year-Old Civilisation Found In Jharkhand's Chouparan
Archaeological evidence of a 2,500-3,000-year-old civilisation has been discovered in Chouparan block of the Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand.
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French Museum Invites Public To Visit Art Exhibition Naked, Here's Why
The collection, comprising 600 pieces from both public and private collections, offers a rich exploration of the history and cultural significance of naturism.
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Here's How A PhD Student Discovered Long-Lost Maya City While Browsing Google
The breakthrough came by accident when a researcher browsing Google found a laser survey done by a Mexican organisation for environmental monitoring.
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Ancient Maya City Valeriana Discovered in Mexico with Over 6,600 Structures
Researchers have discovered the ancient Maya city of Valeriana in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula using lidar technology. This city, located in east-central Campeche, includes over 6,600 structures, such as temple pyramids and plazas, dating back to the Classic period (250-900 AD). The team, led by archaeologist Luke Auld-Thomas, repurposed existing li...
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Volcanoes, Famine, Endless Winter: The Year That Nearly Ended Civilisation
The situation worsened by eruptions in the years 540 AD and 547 AD, and it took a long time for the Northern Hemisphere to recover.
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Feast Your Eyes On These Historical Food Facts: You Won't Believe What People In The Past Ate
Brace yourselves as we take you down memory lane, exploring the culinary legacy of various civilisations and societies. Read on to know more.
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Scientists Spot 7 Stars That Show Signs of Hosting Advanced Alien Civilisations
A Dyson sphere is a hypothetical engineering project that only highly advanced civilizations could build.
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A 500-Grave Kutch Necropolis Leads To 5,700-Year-Old Harappan Settlement
A necropolis with over 500 graves in Gujarat's Kutch, first unearthed in 2018, has led a team of archaeologists to a fascinating discovery - a Harappan-era settlement going back more than 5,000 years ago.
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Intolerance To Cultural, Artistic Expression Not Something That Behooves Us: Kerala Court
Intolerance to cultural and artistic expressions does not befit a civilised country like India, the Kerala High Court has said.
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'RRR' Director SS Rajamouli Responds To Anand Mahindra's Request To Take Up This Movie Project
Anand Mahindra has given a shoutout to Mr Rajamouli and a Twitter thread with historical illustrations, and urged the Telugu director to consider a film project based on the ancient cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC).
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Chinese City Loses "Civilised" Status After Women Thrashed In Restaurant
After a group of men assaultedfour women outside a restaurant in China recently, the Tangshan city has been stripped of its honorary "civilized" status.
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Seeing A Cultural Awakening: Sanjeev Sanyal, Amish Tripathi At NDTV Ignite
"We were the greatest explorers of the ancient world," said Sanjeev Sanyal at the NDTV Ignite Conclave. Amish Tripathi made a case for staying connected to our roots
-
'Diversity Is India's Strength': Supreme Court On Sabarimala-Linked Case
Justice BV Nagarathna pointed out "what's troubling the court" while hearing arguments by petitioners defending the grounds taken by the landmark Sabarimala verdict of 2018
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Why Did Indus Valley Civilisation Disappear? IIT Scientists Explain
One of the greatest mysteries of India is how and why the flourishing Indus Valley Civilisation disappeared. Now, researchers from IIT Gandhinagar propose that it was a series of extended droughts that forced people out of the region.
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Archaeologists Unearth Circular Mass Grave of Wounded Individuals in Ancient Peruvian Tomb
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a massive circular tomb dating back to around 500 BCE, filled with the remains of 54 individuals, many of whom show signs of violent injury. The discovery suggests ritualised warfare or sacrificial practices and offers fresh insight into the ceremonial traditions of ancient Andean cultures.
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Remains Of 2,500-3,000-Year-Old Civilisation Found In Jharkhand's Chouparan
Archaeological evidence of a 2,500-3,000-year-old civilisation has been discovered in Chouparan block of the Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand.
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French Museum Invites Public To Visit Art Exhibition Naked, Here's Why
The collection, comprising 600 pieces from both public and private collections, offers a rich exploration of the history and cultural significance of naturism.
-
Here's How A PhD Student Discovered Long-Lost Maya City While Browsing Google
The breakthrough came by accident when a researcher browsing Google found a laser survey done by a Mexican organisation for environmental monitoring.
-
Ancient Maya City Valeriana Discovered in Mexico with Over 6,600 Structures
Researchers have discovered the ancient Maya city of Valeriana in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula using lidar technology. This city, located in east-central Campeche, includes over 6,600 structures, such as temple pyramids and plazas, dating back to the Classic period (250-900 AD). The team, led by archaeologist Luke Auld-Thomas, repurposed existing li...
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Volcanoes, Famine, Endless Winter: The Year That Nearly Ended Civilisation
The situation worsened by eruptions in the years 540 AD and 547 AD, and it took a long time for the Northern Hemisphere to recover.
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Feast Your Eyes On These Historical Food Facts: You Won't Believe What People In The Past Ate
Brace yourselves as we take you down memory lane, exploring the culinary legacy of various civilisations and societies. Read on to know more.
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Scientists Spot 7 Stars That Show Signs of Hosting Advanced Alien Civilisations
A Dyson sphere is a hypothetical engineering project that only highly advanced civilizations could build.
-
A 500-Grave Kutch Necropolis Leads To 5,700-Year-Old Harappan Settlement
A necropolis with over 500 graves in Gujarat's Kutch, first unearthed in 2018, has led a team of archaeologists to a fascinating discovery - a Harappan-era settlement going back more than 5,000 years ago.
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Intolerance To Cultural, Artistic Expression Not Something That Behooves Us: Kerala Court
Intolerance to cultural and artistic expressions does not befit a civilised country like India, the Kerala High Court has said.
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'RRR' Director SS Rajamouli Responds To Anand Mahindra's Request To Take Up This Movie Project
Anand Mahindra has given a shoutout to Mr Rajamouli and a Twitter thread with historical illustrations, and urged the Telugu director to consider a film project based on the ancient cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC).
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Chinese City Loses "Civilised" Status After Women Thrashed In Restaurant
After a group of men assaultedfour women outside a restaurant in China recently, the Tangshan city has been stripped of its honorary "civilized" status.
