cultural heritage

Itanagar, March 30 Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) on Monday praised the Rajasthani community for their valuable contributions to the development of Arunachal Pradesh and called upon them to continue supporting the state's growth, particularly in boosting tourism and strengthening...

New Delhi, March 30 – The Asiatic Society, Kolkata, has scanned a total of 2,033 manuscripts, comprising 1,46,099 pages, as of March 23, after being designated as a Cluster Centre for manuscript scanning work under the Gyan Bharatam Mission, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.Union Minister...

March 29, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited citizens to join the "Gyan Bharatam" app, which collects information about manuscripts across the country.PM Modi urged people to highlight aspects of different cultures and share them through the platform. The Prime Minister also spoke...

New Delhi, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the traditional "Morung" learning system of Nagaland, stating that this system can instill interest in subjects like mathematics and science in children.The "Morung" system in Nagaland is a traditional, community-based...

In his new memoir, "Hyderabad Days," a senior Indian-American executive at Microsoft explores the importance of memory and meaning in leadership, arguing that leadership development begins long before one writes a single line of code.Ravi Vedula, a Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, says...

New Delhi, March 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised innovative approaches to education on Sunday, highlighting the work of the Prayog Institute of Education Research and the traditional learning practices of the Naga community.Addressing the 132nd episode of his monthly radio programme...

Vav-Tharad (Gujarat), March 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for tourism projects worth over Rs 67 crore across North Gujarat on March 31.This move aligns with the state government's plan to expand tourism infrastructure during 2026, which has...

New Delhi, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the people attending the ongoing Madhavpur Mela in Porbandar and said the vibrant celebration highlights the country's glorious culture.The fair also reinforces the timeless cultural bond between Gujarat and the Northeast, Modi...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the ongoing Madhavpur Mela, being held in the Porbandar district of Gujarat. In a social media post, the Prime Minister stated that the vibrant celebration highlights the nation's glorious cultural heritage and reinforces the enduring...

The government has extended the Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 until April 5th, in response to overwhelming public interest. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced that this decision aims to further strengthen market access and livelihood opportunities for tribal artisans, entrepreneurs, and...

Noida (UP), March 28 The Noida International Airport, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, has adopted a logo inspired by the Sarus crane, which reflects Uttar Pradesh's cultural heritage along with its aspirations for modern, sustainable development.According to a...

Noida (UP), March 28 The Noida International Airport, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, has adopted a logo inspired by the Sarus crane, which reflects Uttar Pradesh's cultural heritage along with its aspirations for modern, sustainable development.According to a...

A vibrant folk and tribal musical program was held on the campus of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University in Rajouri, in collaboration with the District Administration and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.The program showcased the...

Itanagar, March 28 A newly identified butterfly species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh has been named after Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, highlighting both the region's rich biodiversity and the enduring cultural legacy of the celebrated singer.The species, scientifically classified as...

Jaipur, March 28 Padmaja Kumari Parmar, a member of the former royal family of Udaipur, called for a global shift in perception regarding diabetes on Saturday, urging an end to stigma and discrimination at a summit here.Addressing the Global Summit to End Diabetes Stigma, co-hosted by "Friends...

Gandhinagar, March 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar on March 31, coinciding with Mahavir Janmakalyanak.The museum, dedicated to the legacy of Mauryan ruler Samrat Samprati – grandson of Ashoka and a key proponent of Jainism...

New Delhi, March 27 – The Election Commission of India intensified its voter awareness campaign in states going to polls on Friday, organizing a major SVEEP outreach event in Howrah under the theme "Election Season, Pride of West Bengal" ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.This...

DODA, MARCH 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKACL) in collaboration with the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Patiala, organized a National Cultural-cum-Music Programme titled “Lok Rang Utsav 2026” in Doda today.The vibrant programme showcased the rich...

New Delhi, March 27 A BJP lawmaker on Friday raised a demand to rename Delhi as Indraprastha in the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly.Poonam Sharma, a BJP MLA from Wazirpur, made her pitch through a special mention in the House sitting, saying it would connect the city to its roots...

New Delhi, March 27 A parliamentary panel has recommended to the Ministry of Culture to undertake a "comprehensive review" of maintenance standards and visitor facilities at all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India in coordination with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and prepare a...