Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:58pm on 15 Jun 2026,Monday International
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has come under scrutiny after the iconic Indus Valley Civilisation "Dancing Girl" figurine appeared in an altered form in its new Class 9 art textbook. The image shows the famous bronze statue with its torso shaded and partially covered, unlike the original artefact that has featured in school books for decades. The change has triggered debate among historians and education experts, who argue that modifying a well-known historical object could affect its authenticity. NCERT officials said there was no specific reason behind the change, while reports said the matter is being reviewed. (PC: X)
