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Parliamentary Panel Advocates Categorise ASI Sites By National Significance

To address this issue, the panel recommends that the ASI should rationalize and categorize the list of monuments based on their national significance, unique architectural value, and specific heritage content.

21 September 2023

Yoga Mahotsav in Hyderabad

Yoga Day: Mos Lekhi To Lead Yoga Session At Purana Qila In Delhi

The event aims to promote the "significance of yoga in connecting with our cultural heritage and enhancing overall well-being", they said.

20 June 2023

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Congress Slams Government's "Petty Act" Of Renaming Nehru Memorial Museum And Library Society

Accusing the government of engaging in a "petty act," Congress leaders assert that renaming buildings cannot erase the legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister.

16 June 2023

Santiniketan

UNESCO Enrolls Santiniketan In West Bengal On World Heritage List

Santiniketan's architectural style stands apart from the prevailing British colonial and European modernist influences of the early 20th century.

17 September 2023

PM Modi

Deepened Bond Between Our Youth And Culture: PM Modi On Govt Efforts For Conserving Cultural Heritage

The prime minister's remarks on Twitter came with the hashtag "9YearsOfPreservingCulture".

17 June 2023

India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced that All India Radio will now be call

Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting Announces Change From All India Radio To Akashvani

This change has led to mixed reactions, with some debating its necessity and impact on other broadcasting services.

04 May 2023

Ancient  artefacts

US returns over 250 stolen ancient artefacts to Italy in landmark repatriation

Discover the significant repatriation of more than 250 ancient artefacts from the United States to Italy after their discovery as stolen items. Learn about the diverse range of precious artefacts, their historical origins,...

13 August 2023

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced possibility of some major forest reforms to put a check on mishaps like elephant death and deforestation

PM To Attend Spectacular Bihu Function In Assam On April 14

The Assam government is set to host a mega event for the upcoming Rongali Bihu celebration, with 11,000 dancers performing in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a spectacle expected to be the largest in the...

24 March 2023

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23 March 2023
Pradhan Seeks Environment Ministry's Intervention For Curbing Man-Elephant Conflicts In Odisha

Pradhan Seeks Environment Ministry's Intervention For Curbing Man-Elephant Conflicts In Odisha

Elephant conservation is of paramount importance in Odisha, as these majestic animals are an integral part of our ecological balance, cultural heritage, and...


22 March 2023
Bihar's Rich Cultural Heritage, Contributions Of Diaspora Celebrated At ‘Bihar Diwas’ Event In New York

Bihar's Rich Cultural Heritage, Contributions Of Diaspora Celebrated At ‘Bihar Diwas’ Event In New York

In New York at the Consulate General of India, Bihar's rich cultural heritage and the contributions and achievements of the state's diaspora were celebrated...


19 March 2023
First Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train From Telugu States Starts From Secunderabad

First Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train From Telugu States Starts From Secunderabad

The first Bharat Gaurav tourist train originating from two Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh commenced its journey from Secunderabad railway...


04 March 2023
Assam's 'Maidams' Clear Technical Requirements For UNESCO Tag: Himanta

Assam's 'Maidams' Clear Technical Requirements For UNESCO Tag: Himanta

India's sole nomination for recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site this year, Maidams or the burial mounds of Ahom royalty in Assam’s Charaideo...


22 February 2023
Ukraine War: How Russian Invasion Targeted Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage And Books Became Instruments Of War

Ukraine War: How Russian Invasion Targeted Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage And Books Became Instruments Of War

Ukrainian and independent experts believe the targeted attacks at cultural sites and destruction of Ukrainian books is deliberate erasure of Ukrainian culture....


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20 January 2023
Assam Govt Committed To Protect Cultural Heritage Of All Ethnic Groups: CM

Assam Govt Committed To Protect Cultural Heritage Of All Ethnic Groups: CM

The BJP government is “very sensitive” to the preservation and promotion of the language, culture and traditions of all ethnic groups of Assam, he said at...


08 December 2022
Know About The Birds And Bees Of Nagaland's Hornbill Festival

Know About The Birds And Bees Of Nagaland's Hornbill Festival

Domestic and consumer healthcare product makers Reckitt India take charge as special health partner for this year's edition of the festival


30 November 2022
Festivals Like Manipur's Sangai Enrich Country’s Cultural Heritage, Boost Local Economy: PM

Festivals Like Manipur's Sangai Enrich Country’s Cultural Heritage, Boost Local Economy: PM

During a virtual address on the occasion of Manipur’s Sangai Festival, Modi said the northeastern state is endowed with natural beauty and rich cultural...


13 October 2022
23 IITs To Showcase Research And Development Projects At Two-Day Mega Fair In Delhi

23 IITs To Showcase Research And Development Projects At Two-Day Mega Fair In Delhi

The fair is being organised at IIT Delhi in commemoration of the 75th year of India's Independence, in line with the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative. 


21 September 2022
Three Traditions Which Highlight Indian Cultural Diversity

Three Traditions Which Highlight Indian Cultural Diversity

India, with its rich heritage, has many religious, social and cultural traditions, which speak volumes about dialogues between communities based on...


17 August 2022
'A Saint, A Folk Tale and Other Stories': Beyond The Popular Monuments of India

'A Saint, A Folk Tale and Other Stories': Beyond The Popular Monuments of India

Historian Rana Safvi talks about her passion for finding out the lesser known monuments of India and chronicling their stories


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30 April 2022
Renovated Town Hall In Thane To Be Inaugurated On May 1 Along With Exhibition On MVA Government

Renovated Town Hall In Thane To Be Inaugurated On May 1 Along With Exhibition On MVA Government

 As part of the renovation, the 94-year-old Town Hall, which has been a witness to many important events in the history of the lake city, has been given a...


12 March 2022
'Hunar Haat' Promoting Works Of Artisans: Naqvi

'Hunar Haat' Promoting Works Of Artisans: Naqvi

It has proved to be a "partner to protect, preserve and promote" the legacy of craftsmen, the minority affairs minister said.


05 March 2022
A Walk Through Kolkata’s Cheenapara

A Walk Through Kolkata’s Cheenapara

Take a walk through India’s oldest Chinatown before this chapter of urban history draws to a close


04 March 2022
Ukraine's World Heritage, Artefacts And Museums At Risk Amid Growing Russian Invasion

Ukraine's World Heritage, Artefacts And Museums At Risk Amid Growing Russian Invasion

Amid mounting tensions and explosions between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian scholars are warning of a 'cultural catastrophe' befalling the country.


25 February 2022
50 Years Of Arunachal Pradesh: Glimpses Of The Celebrations

50 Years Of Arunachal Pradesh: Glimpses Of The Celebrations

The month-long festivities celebrations surrounding 50 years of Arunachal Pradesh's existence concluded in Itanagar on the occasion of the state's 36th...


22 February 2022
Free Entry For Tourists For 3 Days At Taj Mahal For Shah Jahan’s Urs Commemoration

Free Entry For Tourists For 3 Days At Taj Mahal For Shah Jahan’s Urs Commemoration

While, on Sunday and Monday, the tourists' entry will be from 2 pm till sunset and on March 1, the free entry will be from sunrise to sunset, Patel said.


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