Today, the iron pillar stands as a powerful example of ancient Indian skill in metallurgy and craftsmanship. It’s a reminder of how advanced builders were in understanding materials and ...

For years, a rust-proof ancient monument ... column known as the Iron Pillar of Delhi, the monument can be found at the UNESCO-listed Qutb Minar complex, in the Indian capital’s southern ...

However, it wasn't until 2003 that a study by researchers at the Indian ... with ancient craftsmen using a technique called “forge-welding" to construct the iron pillar. In this technique ...

An iron pillar placed in the UNESCO-listed Qutub Minar complex in New Delhi has long fascinated scientists for surviving over 1,600 years without rust. Standing tall at 7.2 metres and weighing six ...

Standing rust-free for over 1,600 years, Delhi's Iron Pillar defies time and science. Its ancient phosphorus-rich alloy holds secrets modern metallurgy still can't crack.

India celebrates National Technology Day on May 11, reflecting on past achievements and paving the way for a tech-driven future.

There’s a whole zone, which spreads from Kandahar in Afghanistan through to Bali [in what’s now Indonesia] and Japan, where [the ancient Indian script] Pali and Sanskrit were read and spoken.

Mr Ambekar said that the remains could shed light on the phenomenon of "samadhi burials" - an ancient burial practice among Hindus where revered figures were buried rather than cremated.