Tech-savvy youth key to IVC puzzle: Scholars

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin's announcement of $1 million reward for deciphering the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) script has injected a fresh spark into the discussions of scholars at the conference underway to commemorate IVC discovery centenary, in Chennai.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Chennai

On Tuesday, the scholars put forth diverse possibilities for interpreting the civilisation's writing system—from linking it to Dravidian languages to viewing some parts of it as astrological symbols.

The scholars said young researchers armed with interdisciplinary approaches and advanced technology may be key to deciphering the script. They said this conference aimed to enhance research in the field by improving access to related materials.