Mahindra University hosted an interdisciplinary symposium marking the centenary of the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC), one of the world’s oldest and most influential cultures.

In her keynote address, Dr. Smita S. Kumar, Superintending Archaeologist at Archaeological Survey of India, emphasised the Harappan civilisation’s lasting impact—from economic systems to global trade networks. She, along with the ASI, also curated a captivating photo exhibition as part of the event. The symposium featured rare antiquities and stone tools over 100,000 years old from the personal collection of Prof. K.P. Rao, Archaeologist and Honorary Professor, University of Hyderabad, offering a fascinating glimpse into early human innovation.

Vice Chancellor Dr. Yajulu Medury highlighted Mahindra University’s ongoing research project aimed at deciphering the Indus script, bringing together experts in AI, linguistics, cognitive science, and history.

The event also featured insights from esteemed scholars such as Prof. Suchandra Ghosh, Head of the Department of History, University of Hyderabad, and Dr. Radhika Mamidi, Associate Professor, IIIT Hyderabad, deepening our collective understanding of the civilisation’s enduring legacy.