NCERT Textbook Covers Mohenjo-daro's 'Dancing Girl' Statue, Sparks Controversy

India's NCERT has sparked controversy by depicting the iconic 'Dancing Girl' statue from Mohenjo-daro with a covered torso in a Class 9 textbook, citing the need to make it 'age-appropriate.' Critics have called this an 'obsolete Victorian view' and questioned the historical accuracy.

15 Jun, 01:30 — 15 Jun, 11:42

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The alteration of a historically significant artifact in an educational textbook has raised concerns about censorship and the interpretation of historical art. It prompts a discussion on how cultural sensitivities are applied to educational materials and whether such changes distort historical representation.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual77d ago

NCERT textbook shows Indus Valley's 'Dancing Girl' with covered torso to make it 'age-appropriate'

NCERT's new Class 9 arts textbook has altered the appearance of the Indus Valley Civilisation's 'Dancing Girl' artefact. The traditionally bare torso is now visually covered in the new edition. This change has drawn criticism from experts who argue it misrepresents the original 4,500-year-old bronze sculpture. The matter is currently under review by NCERT.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual77d ago

'An obsolete Victorian view': NCERT clothes Mohenjo-daro's 'Dancing Girl' in Class 9 textbook, sparks row

Shading has been added across the upper body of the "Dancing Girl", making it noticeably different from photographs of the original sculpture.

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indian-expressMostly Factual77d ago

In NCERT’s Art textbook, ‘Dancing Girl’ covered up

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First report: indian-express · 15 Jun, 01:30|Full coverage: 3 · 10h|Window: 10h

indian-express15 Jun, 01:30First to report

In NCERT’s Art textbook, ‘Dancing Girl’ covered up

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Times of India15 Jun, 08:39

NCERT textbook shows Indus Valley's 'Dancing Girl' with covered torso to make it 'age-appropriate'

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hindustan-times15 Jun, 11:42Latest update

NCERT Textbook Covers Mohenjo-daro's 'Dancing Girl' Statue, Sparks Controversy

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NCERT textbook shows Indus Valley's 'Dancing Girl' with covered torso to make it 'age-appropriate'

'An obsolete Victorian view': NCERT clothes Mohenjo-daro's 'Dancing Girl' in Class 9 textbook, sparks row

In NCERT’s Art textbook, ‘Dancing Girl’ covered up

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In NCERT’s Art textbook, ‘Dancing Girl’ covered up

NCERT textbook shows Indus Valley's 'Dancing Girl' with covered torso to make it 'age-appropriate'

'An obsolete Victorian view': NCERT clothes Mohenjo-daro's 'Dancing Girl' in Class 9 textbook, sparks row

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