A 2,000-year-old Megalithic laterite rock-cut burial chamber discovered at Panayal, Kerala reveals South India’s burial traditions, belief in the afterlife, social hierarchy, and engineering skills. Found during construction, it highlights the conflict between development and heritage preservation, stressing scientific excavation, stronger laws, and community participation.
Click to View MoreA 12th century Seuna Yadava stone pillar found in Hinganghat, Maharashtra, reflects Hemadpanti architecture and confirms Yadava influence in Vidarbha. The discovery can boost heritage tourism beyond wildlife attractions but exposes preservation gaps, requiring ASI action, community involvement, and integrated policies to safeguard medieval legacy.
Click to View MoreDadasaheb Phalke, regarded as the Father of Indian Cinema, is remembered on his death anniversary on February 16 for pioneering India’s film industry with the country’s first full-length feature film, Raja Harishchandra (1913). Over his lifetime, he produced around 125 films and laid the technical and creative foundations of Indian filmmaking. In his honour, the Government of India instituted the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969, the highest recognition for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema, symbolizing his enduring legacy in India’s cultural and creative landscape.
Click to View MorePresident Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan as a national repository of India’s classical literary and knowledge heritage. The collection includes around 2,300 books and nearly 50 manuscripts in 11 classical Indian languages, covering subjects from epics and philosophy to science and the Constitution of India. Developed with support from the Ministries of Education and Culture and technical expertise from IGNCA, the initiative aims to preserve fragile manuscripts, promote awareness of India’s intellectual traditions, and symbolically connect ancient wisdom with modern democratic values.
Click to View MoreThe Piprahwa relics, associated with the mortal remains of the Buddha, hold immense archaeological, spiritual, and civilisational significance for India. Their reunification and exhibition highlight issues of ethical stewardship, museum reform, and heritage repatriation, while reinforcing India’s role as the land of the Buddha and a key centre of global Buddhist heritage.
Click to View MoreThe Archaeological Survey of India manages over 3,600 monuments, it faces significant challenges like underfunding, encroachments, and environmental threats. To counter these, the ASI must adopt modern technology, encourage more public-private partnerships, and increase citizen engagement in heritage preservation.
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