Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin pushes back the antiquity of iron, placing the iron age at 5,300 years ago.

When jingoism reigns supreme, science takes a backseat. The recent announcement by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin that Iron Age ...

Regarding the question of the Iron Age in India, recent evidence from Tamil Nadu marks a significant shift. The majority of sites now date to the mid-third millennium BCE, which has opened new ...

Did Tamil Nadu rewrite Iron Age history? New findings reveal iron-smelting here dates back to 3345 BCE—2,000 years before the rest of the world. Referee threatened to award touchdown to Eagles ...

Tamil Nadu's archaeological milestones in 2025 include the discovery of the Indus Valley script and ancient iron usage.

She soon became a phenomenon in the state politics of Tamil Nadu, leaving an indelible mark on Indian politics as well.

But research continued at various fronts and the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin came out with an announcement that the Iron Age started on Tamil soil, providing scientific evidence.

From modest beginnings, his discovery would soon rewrite the history of the Iron Age in Tamil Nadu. When Chief Minister MK Stalin announced on Thursday that the Iron Age began on Tamil soil 5,300 ...

Beyond the political theatrics, the report reflects the hard work of archaeologists. It deserves open-minded academic scrutiny.

Did Tamil Nadu rewrite Iron Age history? New findings reveal iron-smelting here dates back to 3345 BCE—2,000 years before the rest of the world.