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India Today
3 days ago
- Science
- India Today
Beneath the hill, a lost world: 4000-year-old settlement found in Karnataka's Maski
Ancient artefacts believed to be around 4000 years old have been discovered during an excavation near Mallikarjuna Hill and the Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Maski town, Raichur district. The region, already known for the discovery of a famous Ashokan inscription, has once again found itself in the archaeological spotlight.A team of archaeologists currently researching in Maski has traced human activity in the area back 4000 years, uncovering signs of an early and thriving than 20 researchers from India, the United States, and Canada are involved in the excavation. Their findings suggest that a human settlement dating back to between the 11th and 14th centuries BCE once existed such as clay pots, artistic pieces, tools, and cooking utensils have been recovered, indicating a developed community with evolving cultural practices. The excavation is being led by Professor Dr. Andrew M. Bauer from Stanford University (USA), Dr. Peter G. Johansen from McGill University (Canada), and scholars from Shiv Nadar University (India). The team has been working in Maski for the past three months, conducting intensive fieldwork after receiving permission from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).Prior to the excavation, researchers had identified 271 potential sites of interest. The current work around Mallikarjuna Hill and the nearby temple has confirmed long-term human one of the lead researchers, confirmed that the artefacts provide strong evidence of continuous human presence in Maski around 4000 years ago, further cementing the town's significance in South Indian archaeology.- Ends advertisement
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rajesh Madhavan's Dheeran, ‘X' Review, must read tweets before you watch the movie
Are you interested in watching the Malayalam movie, 'Dheeran', in theatres right now? Here's all the reviews you need to see before you watch the Rajesh Madhavan starrer. Rajesh Madhavan's film Dheeran was released in theaters on July 4, 2025. Netizens have posted reviews of the film on social media while it plays on theaters. These tweets are definitely worth checking out if you're planning to watch the action comedy-drama in Malayalam this weekend. Dheeran 'X' reviews: T aking to X (formerly Twitter), a user on the social media handle said, '#Dheeran Decent one time watchable fun entertainer. Senior actors combo superb, especially Ashokan & Sudheesh. Technically good.' '#Dheeran: could've been a winner with a better screenplay. It started well but couldn't hold the momentum. Cast performances, particularly from the veterans, stood out. Rest is Mid,' another said. With most calling the movie an average venture, a netizen remarked, 'Along with the senior artists and Rajesh Madhavan, these 3 also were soo gud in #Dheeran. Especially Abhiram his comedy timing is really commendable.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3.5, 4.5 BHK Homes starting at ₹4.89 Cr.* Hero Homes Learn More Undo Interestingly, another netizen said, '#Dheeran kollaam .. gud fun with some twist n turns.. watch it in theatre with frnds ..' From the looks of it, it seems the movie did not manage to satisfy the viewers. Here's a look at a few more tweets about the reviews of the movie: About Dheeran: Dheeran is a comedy-drama actioner starring Rajesh Madhavan in the lead role. The film features the story of a once-village hero, Eldhose, who only means good for others. However, whatever step he takes in life, it only ends up as a blunder. Now, Eldhose sets out on a road trip with a purpose in mind, accompanied by a group of quirky villagers. The remainder of the film centers on the chaotic trip they must endure as buried secrets and disasters continue to surface. Star Studded Cast and Crew Of Dheeran: Aswathy Manoharan, Manoj K Jayan, Ashokan, Jagadish, Sudheesh, Vineeth, Sidharth Bharathan, Shabareesh Varma, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, and many more play major roles in the film, which stars Rajesh Madhavan in the lead role. The comedy-drama is directed by Bheeshma Parvam and written by Devadath Shaji.
Pink Villa
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Dheeran Twitter Review: 11 tweets for you to read before watching Rajesh Madhavan's action film
Dheeran, starring Rajesh Madhavan in the lead role, released in theaters on July 4, 2025. As the movie makes its run on the big screens, netizens have taken to their social media handles to share the reviews. If you're planning to watch the Malayalam-language action comedy-drama this weekend, here are 11 tweets that you should surely check out. Dheeran Twitter review Taking to X (formerly Twitter), a user on the social media handle said, '#Dheeran Decent one time watchable fun entertainer. Senior actors combo superb, especially Ashokan & Sudheesh. Technically good.' '#Dheeran: could've been a winner with a better screenplay. It started well but couldn't hold the momentum. Cast performances, particularly from the veterans, stood out. Rest is Mid,' another said. With most calling the movie an average venture, a netizen remarked, 'Along with the senior artists and Rajesh Madhavan, these 3 also were soo gud in #Dheeran. Especially Abhiram his comedy timing is really commendable.' Interestingly, another netizen said, '#Dheeran kollaam .. gud fun with some twist n turns.. watch it in theatre with frnds ..' From the looks of it, it seems the movie did not manage to satisfy the viewers. About Dheeran Dheeran is a comedy-drama actioner starring Rajesh Madhavan in the lead role. The film features the story of a once-village hero, Eldhose, who only means good for others. However, whatever step he takes in life, it only ends up as a blunder. Now, Eldhose, along with a group of quirky villagers, embarks on a road trip with a mission in mind. The rest of the movie focuses on the chaotic journey they have to face as disasters and buried secrets keep turning up. With Rajesh Madhavan in the lead, the flick features an ensemble cast of actors like Aswathy Manoharan, Manoj K Jayan, Ashokan, Jagadish, Sudheesh, Vineeth, Sidharth Bharathan, Shabareesh Varma, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, and many more in key roles. The comedy-drama is directed by Bheeshma Parvam and Kumbalangi Nights writer Devadath Shaji, with Mujeeb Majeed handling the musical tracks and background scores. Dheeran also had late filmmaker Lohithadas's son, Harikrishnan Lohithadas, cranking the camera while Finn George Varghese edited it.
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Alagankulam residents demand museum in their place to exhibit archaeological findings
Hindu Muslim Joint Administrative Council of Alagankulam village in Ramanathapuram district opposing the exhibit of the archaeological findings from their village in Mandapam museum, submitted a petition with the district Collector Simranjeet Singh Kahlon here on Monday. Ashokan, former panchayat president of Alagankulam village, said that starting from 1984 when an archaeological excavation was conducted in the village, several stages of archaeological studies were carried out in the village till 2016. He added that during the excavations many rare elements like pots and liquor containers dating back to the Roman trading period were found from the sites. As the rare elements were traced back to 500 BC, they remained a key source to learn about the overseas trade of Tamil people, he noted. Not just that, some of the findings were connected to Sangam literature, Mr. Ashokan stated. With about 25,000 objects found during the excavations in the sites, the Tamil Nadu government issued an order to open a museum in the village to display the objects found in the excavation sites. 'As the objects are currently placed in various places like Keezhadi museum and other places, we felt happy after the G.O. which informed us about the setting up of a museum in our village itself,' he noted. But the recent announcement that the archaeological findings would be placed in a museum in Mandapam disappointed the villagers. 'Officials argue that Mandapam museum would receive more tourists than other places. By placing the objects there, more people visiting the place across the country would be able to see the findings,' he added. But Alangankulam was located on the way to Mandapam and all other villages, he claimed. Through repeated advertisements and publicity, the presence of the museum could be communicated to the people, he suggested. Viewing the rare objects in a place from where they were taken would be an enriching experience for the visitors, the residents added. Moreover, the presence of such rare objects in their own village would also be a source of pride for them, they noted.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Last word
HCs and trial courts must follow SC's line on free speech The Constitution is clear – you have the right to freedom of speech and expression, subject to reasonable restrictions. But like an Ashokan edict carved in stone, the Constitution's letter is only as good as the spirit of the institutions tasked with upholding it. In the Thug Life case, SC has once again struck a blow for free speech. While clearing the Kamal Haasan film's release in Karnataka, it has made it abundantly clear that one person's 'hurt sentiments' are not a reasonable ground for curbing another's right to expression: 'In India…there will never be an end to the hurt sentiment phenomenon. But for that, right to free speech cannot be jeopardised…' Three months ago, in the Imran Pratapgarhi case, SC had forcefully made the same point: 'Even if a large number of persons dislike the views expressed by another, the right of the person to express the views must be respected and protected.' As the chief arbiter of the land, SC could not have made itself clearer in March any more than it can now. There's no way its word can be misunderstood or misinterpreted. Yet, Calcutta HC told a 22-year-old early this month: 'Look, we have freedom of speech but that doesn't mean you will go on to hurt others.' Then, Karnataka HC told Haasan: 'You or any citizen have no right to hurt sentiments of the masses…' And lower courts' views on free speech are generally even more stifling. This divergence of opinion within the judiciary has a chilling effect on free speech because there's only one SC above hundreds of HCs and subordinate courts. If free speech is a pillar of democracy, and a tenet of the Constitution, it shouldn't have to run the gauntlet with the hope of eventual salvation in the apex court. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email This piece appeared as an editorial opinion in the print edition of The Times of India.
