India, Nov. 20 -- The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) has launched a project to publish a composite volume by including previous and latest scholarly works on the Aryans, that seeks to move beyond "outdated colonial frameworks" and contribute to an emerging scholarly consensus rather than "merely refuting" various Aryan-related theories and hypotheses.

Titled 'The Arya: History & Culture', the project seeks to present a more nuanced, evidence-based understanding of early Indian history, society, and culture. Approved at the ICHR's General Council meeting in October, the volume is expected to be completed within the next six months.

ICHR chairperson Prof. Raghuvendra Tanwar said one of key roles of the council is to address ...