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What NCERT's censored Dancing Girl reveals about how we see objects

NCERT's decision to censor the 'Dancing Girl' statue sparked a debate on objectification, leading the author to reflect on how we perceive people and objects. An exhibition on Buddhist relics at Delhi's Rai Pithora Cultural Complex showcased how ancient artifacts, like Buddha's bone relics, are imbued with immense personal significance and spiritual essence, transcending mere material possessions. This exhibition offers a profound perspective on history and devotion.

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What NCERT's censored Dancing Girl reveals about how we see objects

NCERT censored the Mohenjo-daro 'Dancing Girl' by shading her torso in CBSE Class 9 textbooks, revealing institutional control over historical representation. Content curation—whether by textbook boards, platforms, or algorithms—shapes collective perception; a governance challenge for institutions and tech leaders managing information access and public narrative.

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Why the 4-Inch ‘Dancing Girl’ Figurine Rattles South Asia’s Puritans

The image of the nude torso of a millennia-old iconic figurine of a young woman was shaded in Indian school textbooks to make her appear clothed.

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giovedì 18 giugno 2026·thediplomat.com
Why the 4-Inch ‘Dancing Girl’ Figurine Rattles South Asia’s Puritans
The image of the nude torso of a millennia-old iconic figurine of a young woman was shaded in Indian school textbooks to make her appear clothed.
sabato 20 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com
What NCERT's censored Dancing Girl reveals about how we see objects
NCERT's decision to censor the 'Dancing Girl' statue sparked a debate on objectification, leading the author to reflect on how we perceive people and objects. An exhibition on…