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New Delhi, April 3 The historic city of Jaipur is set to turn 300 in 2027, and the Rajasthan government has planned year-long celebrations, starting later this year, to commemorate the milestone, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said on Friday.Jaipur – the capital of Rajasthan – was founded...

Rajgir (Bihar), March 31 President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday that the revival of Nalanda University is a symbol of national and international commitment to re-establish its glorious heritage in a modern setting.Addressing the convocation ceremony of the university here, she said the...

Rajgir (Bihar), March 31 The world is becoming "more multi-polar" because there are many more cultures and societies that are making their voices heard, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, asserting that the Nalanda tradition can be a powerful influence in this...

New Delhi, March 24 Buddhist scholars discussed the rise and fall of the ancient Nalanda University, while a documentary film narrated the intellectual environment the institution created as part of a day-long conference here on Tuesday.The conference, titled ‘Contribution of Nalanda...

Guwahati, March 24 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Tuesday that the inscription of the Charaideo Moidams as a UNESCO World Heritage Site reflects the global recognition of the state's rich cultural heritage and the 600-year-old legacy of the Ahom kingdom.In a post on X...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 24 Following a series of attacks by honeybees near the world-famous Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, the forest department has appealed to visitors to avoid loud noises and strong perfumes that attract the insects, and has announced plans to launch an awareness...

Siem Reap (Cambodia), March 22 – Huge crowds of tourists gathered in front of the famous Angkor Wat temple here in northwest Cambodia early Sunday morning to witness the stunning sunrise during the spring equinox."A large number of national and international tourists gathered to capture...

Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), March 4 Actor-politician Vijay is scheduled to address his TVK functionaries from eight Assembly constituencies at Ayyasamipatti in Thanjavur district on Wednesday.The TVK founder, who left his Chennai residence early in the morning, arrived at the Tiruchirappalli...

New Delhi, March 3 Amid reports that the iconic Golestan Palace—a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Tehran—has been damaged during the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the international body said it continues to “closely monitor” the situation of cultural heritage in Iran and across the...

New Delhi, March 3 Grammy Award-winning flautist Rakesh Chaurasia and his ensemble, known as Rakesh and Friends, will present a musical performance against the backdrop of the Qutub Minar on March 8 as part of the 'Songs of the Stone' evening musical series.Bringing together heritage, music...

New Delhi, February 27 Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik will showcase "jugaalbandi" paintings – a unique fusion of color and sand on canvas – during the 18th edition of the Contemporary Venice event in Italy.Five of his works have been officially selected for exhibition at the...

Tokyo/New Delhi, February 26 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared his experience of travelling at 501 km/hour on a Japanese train, an official said on Thursday.Sharing images of the onboard speed display, CM Adityanath also took photos when the train reached 501 km/hour.In a...

Guwahati, February 25 – A total of 105,540 winged visitors belonging to 107 species were recorded in the latest waterbird survey conducted at Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), officials said on Wednesday.KNPTR Director Sonali Ghosh said that the 7th Kaziranga Waterbird...

New Delhi, February 21 The Red Fort complex in Delhi will now be open to visitors on all days of the week, including Monday, according to officials of the Archaeological Survey of India.Previously, the monument from the Mughal era, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was closed on...

New Delhi, February 18 Ten thousand mangrove saplings were planted in the Sundarbans region on Tuesday as part of a green initiative founded by a former Rajya Sabha MP, according to an official statement.The planted saplings will be geo-tagged to monitor their growth, and microclimate sensors...

Bengaluru, February 16 – The First Additional District and Sessions Court in Gangavati, in Karnataka’s Koppal district, on Monday sentenced three men to death in connection with the gang-rape of an Israeli tourist and an Indian woman, and the killing of a male tourist near Sanapura Lake last...

Kathmandu, February 15 – A massive crowd of devotees queued from early morning on Sunday to offer prayers and worship Lord Shiva at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, marking the occasion of Mahashivaratri, one of the most revered Hindu festivals in Nepal.Pashupatinath is considered one of...