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MGS Narayanan, ex-ICHR chairman who offered a new perspective on Kerala’s history, no more
April 26, 2025 6:36 pm
An illuminating cultural figure in the state in the recent decades, Narayanan had brought a major shift in the way history is being taught and read.
‘Reckless spending spree’: Govt audit uncovers financial irregularities at ICHR, flags role of ex-secretary
April 21, 2025 10:51 am
This is probably the first instance of the government uncovering financial irregularities of this scale at ICHR.
After 'objections,' ICHR stops singing of daily national anthem, removes images of Bharat Mata, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
February 25, 2023 10:08 pm
Said a senior official: “The singing of the national anthem started based on a verbal order last September and stopped today, also on a verbal order. There was no written order to remove images of Bharat Mata and Upadhyaya but these were removed today from both places.”
ICHR not rewriting Indian history, only filling gaps: Govt
February 14, 2023 6:57 am
In a written reply to a starred question from CPI member K Subbarayan, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, “No, Sir. The ICHR, Delhi, has not launched any project to rewrite Indian history.”
‘Petty, ahistorical’: Congress slams ICHR for ‘omitting’ Nehru pic
August 29, 2021 10:29 am
The Council, on the other hand, called the controversy “unnecessary” and said there was no ulterior motive behind its choice of freedom fighters for the poster.
ICHR not to conduct study whether Ram Setu man made, natural: Head
April 08, 2018 1:37 pm
The bridge has been at the centre of a controversy, especially since the Sethusamudram shipping canal project was mooted by the UPA government.
ICHR's member secretary Anand Shanker Singh resigns
June 24, 2017 2:57 pm
ICHR Chairperson Sudershan Rao confirmed the development saying "Singh had approached me with his resignation citing personal reasons. He has been relieved of his duties and an officiating member secretary appointed till an appointment is made for the post".
Aligarh historians society’s seminar: Ex-chairman Irfan Habib seeks funds, ICHR says no
June 11, 2017 3:39 am
Habib, who is currently appointed as professor emeritus in the history department of Aligarh Muslim University, was the ICHR chairman from September 9, 1986, to July 1, 1990.
ICHR approves first project to map ancient India's scientific achievements
June 14, 2016 10:39 am
India’s achievements in science and technology have been in focus ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi used examples from the Mahabharata and Ramayana to illustrate the country’s scientific temperament in ancient times.
HRD may ask Y Sudershan Rao to remain ICHR chief
April 02, 2016 4:42 am
The decision, ministry sources said, was prompted by the “peculiar wording” of Rao’s letter in which he sought HRD Minister Smriti Irani’s permission to quit.
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