Indus civilisation did not grow around a flowing river, say researchers

The Indus civilisation flourished along a course abandoned by the major Himalayan river Sutlej, and did not develop around a flowing river as believed, scientists from India and the......

Unique 'Buddha pendant' discovered at Mohenjo Daro after heavy rains

A unique antique object, termed the "Buddha pendant", has been found very close to the archaeological site of Mohenjo Daro in Pakistan's Sindh province after the area was lashed by heavy rains,......

Modi collaborates with Grammy winner singer for a song

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning Indian-American singer Falu for a special song to promote the benefits of millets and their potential to alleviate world......

Nitish's Pak visit to take him to Indus civilisation ruins

Nearly a week ahead of his Pakistan visit, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is upbeat and eager to visit historical places of the Indus valley civilization."Nitish Kumar is upbeat and very keen to......

From the Indus Valley Civilisation to SEZs

The lack of urban planning and efficient service delivery in modern India are serious deterrents to entrepreneurship, write Kala Seetharam Sridharand Samar VermaBengaluru, the IT (information......

Educating India, in a B-Grade American style

In a blog posted on March 16, 2010, Devinder Sharma,a New Delhi-based food and trade policy analyst, columnist and activist argues why allowing foreign universities to set up campuses in India is......

Future can belong to India, if. . .

As another remarkable year comes to an end, Indians remain amongst the most optimistic and enthusiastic about their future compared with citizens of any other country. This optimism is reflected in......

The IPL's capitalist ideology

IPL is a metaphor for a new India - crass, brash and razzmatazz - but it is in big trouble, says Gurcharan Das. The recently concluded IPL has been a non-stop party that lasted for six weeks, to......

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

They say age is in the mind and you're as old as you feel. Bollywood's senior heroes swear by this mantra. As problematic as it sounds, the general perception is that while the heroine gets 'old'......

Hrithik Roshan teases fans with Mohenjo Daro poster

Take a look at the Mohenjo Daro poster. Actor Hrithik Roshan has tweeted the motion poster of his much-awaited epic adventure-romance drama, Mohenjo Daro. The poster, which did not......

Give Gowariker credit for Mohenjo Daro

'Ashutosh Gowariker's Mohenjo Daro does what many history books could not have done.''He awakens interest in the ancient civilisation of Harapppa and Mohenjo Daro,' says Asim Siddiqui. IMAGE:......

10 Things Textbooks Won't Tell You About Mohenjo Daro

Sukanya Verma tells you what, only the way she can! Love it, hate it but you just cannot ignore the bewildering depiction of the Indus Valley Civilisation in the promo of Ashutosh Gowarikar's......