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Revisiting history: A Harappa in Tamil Nadu

Revisiting history: A Harappa in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Brick buildings, drainage system excavated in Keezhadi village are on par with those found in Harappa.

Odisha govt no to sharing info on Puri Jagannath temple's treasury

Odisha govt no to sharing info on Puri Jagannath temple's treasury

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Shree Jagannath Temple Administration under the state law department, did not respond to the queries of Bolangir-based RTI activist Hemant Panda.

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Govt reply sought on restoration of Hindu, Jain idols inside Qutub complex

Govt reply sought on restoration of Hindu, Jain idols inside Qutub complex

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

A Delhi court on Tuesday sought response from the Centre and the Archeological Survey of India on a plea seeking restoration of Hindu and Jain deities and right to worship within the Qutub Minar complex, the lawyer said.

ASI report on excavation in Ayodhya opened

ASI report on excavation in Ayodhya opened

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Three sets of the report were opened before the special/full Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court hearing the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title suits.

Charminar damaged as chunk of pillar falls off

Charminar damaged as chunk of pillar falls off

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The official said the piece of the lime stucco work probably got detached from the granite slab as it could not stick properly with the previous one and fell off.

India's new GDP calculation is correct: Panel

India's new GDP calculation is correct: Panel

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The panel finds 'discrepancy' in the Annual Survey of Industries data.

Demolition drive in Delhi's Mehrauli ahead of G20 meet sparks protests

Demolition drive in Delhi's Mehrauli ahead of G20 meet sparks protests

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The action was taken under a demolition drive, which will be carried out till March 9, officials said. It comes a month ahead of a G20 meeting planned to be hosted at the archaeological park in south Delhi.

Taj Mahal chandelier crashes, raises concern about maintenance

Taj Mahal chandelier crashes, raises concern about maintenance

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

A 60-kg British-era copper chandelier at the main entrance of 17th century Taj Mahal crashed down recently, prompting the Archaeological Survey of India to initiate a probe into the matter.

Tirupati to be declared a protected monument soon?

Tirupati to be declared a protected monument soon?

Rediff.com9 May 2012

The Archaeological Survey of India is considering a proposal to recommend recognition of the famous Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati as a monument of national importance in view of its archaeological, epigraphical and historical background and cultural significance.

Taj Mahal's minaret tilted 3.57 cm in 30 years: ASI

Taj Mahal's minaret tilted 3.57 cm in 30 years: ASI

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

A minaret of the famed Taj Mahal has recorded a tilt of 3.57 cm in three decades but overall there is no significant change in heights of points lying on the main structure of the monument.

From May 1, buy tickets online for Taj Mahal, Humayun's Tomb

From May 1, buy tickets online for Taj Mahal, Humayun's Tomb

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Come May 1 and those looking to visit Taj Mahal in Agra and Humayun's Tomb here will be able to book their entry tickets online.

Covid: Anthropologists fear for safety of low-immunity Andaman tribes

Covid: Anthropologists fear for safety of low-immunity Andaman tribes

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

With the tribes together accounting for less than 1,000 people, largely disconnected from the rest of the world and having very low immunity levels, anthropologists fear they could get extinct should the pandemic spreads its tentacles across the islands.

Modi's claim goes bust; Gujarat's industrial growth slows down

Modi's claim goes bust; Gujarat's industrial growth slows down

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Gujarat was the sixth-worst during the year, according to the Annual Survey of Industries data.

Tourist entry at Taj Mahal to be capped at 40,000 daily

Tourist entry at Taj Mahal to be capped at 40,000 daily

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

As of now, there is no restriction on the number of people entering the iconic monument complex at any point of time. The average footfall at the monument has increased at a rate of 10-15 per cent per annum.

Taj Mahal's security may be stepped up

Taj Mahal's security may be stepped up

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

"A fresh survey was conducted to know the requirements, including manpower. The CISF has to make sure that proper deployment is made," ASI Director General Anshu Vaish said.

'Several monuments are under serious threat'

'Several monuments are under serious threat'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

'At one of the UK's best known museums, one of our greatest sculptures had been placed next to a public toilet.' 'This perception that art antiquities are better looked after in the West is one created by the cultural elite of our country.'

Prep begins in Mahabalipuram ahead of Modi-Xi meet

Prep begins in Mahabalipuram ahead of Modi-Xi meet

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The Chinese delegation took stock of various aspects, including security and amenities and looked into the line-up of proposed events during the second edition of the informal summit between the Prime Minister Modi and the Chinese President, to be held from October 11 to 13.

Shobhan can stop dreaming; no gold in Unnao fort

Shobhan can stop dreaming; no gold in Unnao fort

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

After weeks of digging, the Archaeological Survey of India has stopped hunting for gold in Raja Ram Bux Singh's fort near Daundia Kheda village, in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district.

Sadhu's dream + 1000 tonne gold = Solution to India's woes

Sadhu's dream + 1000 tonne gold = Solution to India's woes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The Archaeological Survey of India may not have imagined that an excavation exercise could turn miles around it into a tourist spot well before it would unearth 1000 tonnes of gold its experts were hoping to strike in Daundiya-Khera village of Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh.

Auto driver finds 14th century coins near Kelwe beach

Auto driver finds 14th century coins near Kelwe beach

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

He later hands it over to authorities, who now wait for the Archaeological Survey of India ASI to take custody. Rachna Parmar reports.

HC orders excavations in Ayodhya

HC orders excavations in Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Mar 2003

Sri Sri's TN event venue shifted after court stay

Sri Sri's TN event venue shifted after court stay

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The two-day event at the ancient shrine, categorised as 'Great Living Chola Temples,' by the UNESCO, faced the ire of pro-Tamil outfits.

Monsoon Session: 14 bills ready to be tabled, govt promises discussion

Monsoon Session: 14 bills ready to be tabled, govt promises discussion

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

After an all-party meeting in New Delhi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi also said that some of these 32 bills have already been discussed by standing committees of Parliament.

Taj Mahal opens with all COVID-19 norms in place

Taj Mahal opens with all COVID-19 norms in place

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

To keep up with the COVID guidelines, the site has imprinted norms saying not more than 5,000 visitors are allowed in a day. Also, group photographs are not at all encouraged. Guards are keeping strict vigil so that tourists do not touch the railing and walls of the monument and used tissue paper, mask, gloves shoe covers are dumped in the dustbin.

ICC seeks Mudgal's help for saving 2000 Old Pavilion seats at Kotla

ICC seeks Mudgal's help for saving 2000 Old Pavilion seats at Kotla

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

With the Feroz Shah Kotla ground set to lose 2000 vantage seats in the Old Pavilion stand due to lack of clearance from Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the ICC has appealed to justice Mukul Mudgal to let them utilise the area for spectators and branding during World T20.

As slowdown becomes worse, factory investment sinks

As slowdown becomes worse, factory investment sinks

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The fall in investment rate is not surprising. But putting it together with rising share of wages in GVA, it shows that the focus is more on productivity, rather than adding new capacity, says Pronab Sen, former chief statistician of India.

FY16 GDP growth revised to 8.2%, FY17 unchanged at 7.1%

FY16 GDP growth revised to 8.2%, FY17 unchanged at 7.1%

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The CSO said that the first revised estimates for 2016-17 have been compiled using industry-wise/institution-wise detailed information instead of using the benchmark-indicator method employed at the time of release of Provisional Estimates on May 31, 2017.

In visitors' book, Trump calls Taj Mahal 'awe-inspiring' monument

In visitors' book, Trump calls Taj Mahal 'awe-inspiring' monument

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'The Taj Mahal inspires awe, a timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian Culture! Thank You, India,' the US President wrote in the visitors' book and jointly signed it with the First Lady.

Ayodhya case: Hindu sides rebut Muslim claims

Ayodhya case: Hindu sides rebut Muslim claims

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The counsel stated that from the pillar bases, artefacts, circular shrine, intersecting brickbat walls found in excavation, an inference can be drawn that the massive structure was a temple and not any Islamic structure.

Delhi's monuments to get audio guides

Delhi's monuments to get audio guides

Rediff.com2 Aug 2009

After installing audio-guide system for tourists in Qutub Minar, the Archaeological Survey of India has now decided to extend the facility to all ticketed monuments in the national capital in view of the Commonwealth Games next year.

Ayodhya hearing: Muslim parties retract statement

Ayodhya hearing: Muslim parties retract statement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The Muslim parties also attacked 2003 ASI report which had found certain remains, idols and artefacts suggesting existence of a structure before Babri Masjid.

New commission to bolster heritage conservation

New commission to bolster heritage conservation

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

An admission of the Archeological Survey of India's failure to conserve and maintain the heritage sites in the country is reflected in the Union Cabinet's decision on Thursday--to set up a new National Commission for Heritage Sites by bringing a legislation in Parliament's session next month.

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon.

No Indian varsity among world's top 200 univs

No Indian varsity among world's top 200 univs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

No Indian varsities, including the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology, figure among world's top 200 universities this year while six Chinese universities were listed, signalling the rapid stride the Communist giant is making in higher education. Harvard University tops the league table followed by Cambridge and Oxford at second and third positions respectively. The top 10 universities are all either in the United States or the United Kingdom, a survey has found.

A Khajuraho-like temple in Jharkhand?

A Khajuraho-like temple in Jharkhand?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

"We stumbled on the erotic figure during a scientific clearance work by the Ranchi circle of ASI recently," Superintendent Archaeologist, T J Baidya, told PTI in Ranchi. The statue, which could date back to the 12th century, was found at the Benisagar, which is close to the Orissa border, he said.

'Dream gold hunt' still continues in Unnao

'Dream gold hunt' still continues in Unnao

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Success of the "dream gold" hunt still remains a "dream" even as excavation for possible 1,000 tonnes of gold at Raja Rao Ram Bux Singh fort in Daundiya Khera village in Unnao continued on the 27th day.