From the Hindu, archaeologist has been in the limelight after he put forward a hypothesis, based on some striking pieces of evidence, that Muziris, the legendary seaport of the ancient world, stood at Pattanam, a small town some 12 km south of the Periyar rivermouth.

From BBC, archaeologists complete excavation work on the religious site in northern India, the subject of dispute between Hindus and Muslims.

From Frontline, after a delay of about 40 years, the master plan to beautify Mamallapuram, a World Heritage Site, becomes a reality.

The Kaladgi Basin is a well-known region of southern India as the area has been subject to archaeological surveys from the 1960s to the 1980s. Survey has resulted in the identification of 191 Middle Palaeolithic localities along the margins of the Malaprabha and Ghataprabha rivers.

From the Times of India, submerged structures found off the coast of Mahabalipuram in the Bay of Bengal could well solve the mystery of seven pagodas dating back to 7th century CE.

From the Hindu, 20 urns, painted pot sherds, black ware and red ware have been unearthed. The burial site is adjacent to a lake on a huge mound on the southern bank of the Tamiraparani.

From Ananova, explorers believe they have discovered remains of a mythical city off the coast of India.

Significant conceptual developments in Indian prehistory and Quaternary studies had their origin in research at this site, which was also characterised as a type-site of the Acheulian handaxe-based 'Madras Industries'.

A report in The Times of India of archaeological remains including statuary in the small village of Tripura and a call for a professional investigation.

From Business Standard, stating that the central government has decided to adopt Dholavira, Modera and Somnath under its scheme of developing centres of excellence, Union minister for tourism Jagmohan said on Thursday that more than Rs 15 crore has already been spent in the past one year on developing tourist spots in Gujarat.