Archaeological digs supported by DMK govt have sought to establish that settlements in TN are contemporaneous to Indus Valley; Stalin ties Indus Valley symbols “similar” to TN sites to broader symbols of Tamil identity.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has pledged a USD 1 million reward to decode the enigmatic script of the Indus Valley Civilisation, which has remained undeciphered since its discovery. What could be behind Stalin's substantial offer that comes from far beyond the Indus Valley Civilisation's geographical boundaries?

The chief minister reiterated that the history of the Indian subcontinent cannot be written without Tamil Nadu or Tamil language

Chennai: In one of the biggest prizes ever announced for a historical pursuit, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday declared a reward of one million dollars for experts or organisations that succeed in deciphering the scripts of the Indus Valley Civilisation to make them comprehensible to all.