21-Jun-2023: Union Minister State for External Affairs and Culture Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi inspects ongoing excavation at Purana Qila, Delhi
Today, Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Culture Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi along with delegates of Embassies visited the historic site of Purana Qila in Delhi to inspect the ongoing excavation work. The site, identified as the ancient city of Indraprastha, has been a subject of archaeological interest for several decades. The excavation has unearthed significant findings, providing insights into Delhi's continuous history spanning over 2500years.
The event, which coincided with the grand celebration of International Yoga Day, provided a unique opportunity for the visiting delegates to witness, firsthand, the captivating discoveries unearthed through meticulous excavation at Purana Qila.
16-Jun-2023: Indian scientists refute earlier find of fossil of earliest animal in Bhimbetka
Indian scientists have proved that the Indian Dickinsonia fossil that had been originally reported from UNESCO World Heritage Site Bhimbetka Cave Shelter in an earlier research in 2021, was actually a left-over impression of a fallen beehive, not a true fossil.
The Vindhyan Supergroup, an archive of more than one billion years of history of the earth, is one the largest basins of the world and is the site of many discoveries of fossil that explain how earliest life originate and diversified on the earth.
Reporting of an Ediacaran fossil by a group of American scientists from the area encouraged a group of Ediacaran palaeontologists at BSIP curious to take a look and further hunt for another similar fossil.
30-Jan-2023: Mughal Gardens renamed as Amrit Udyan
Mughal Gardens renamed as Amrit Udyan in line with Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav theme
Mughal Gardens draw inspiration from:
- Mughal Gardens of Jammu & Kashmir.
- Taj Mahal gardens.
- Indian and Persian miniature paintings.
Design finalised by:
- Sir Edwin Lutyens.
- William Mustoe, Director of Horticulture.
Gardens never officially named Mughal Gardens
- Named so due to architectural style.
- Influenced by Persian gardens, especially Charbagh structure.