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Madumar Tank and Living Water Heritage

In the dry heartland of Bundelkhand, where water scarcity and climate stress shape everyday life, the revival of...

 January 20, 2026

Eating Insects and the Indian Plate

The idea of eating insects often provokes discomfort even before questions of taste, nutrition, or safety arise. This...

 January 15, 2026

Hindi and the Making of a Civilisational Voice

Languages are more than tools of expression; they are repositories of collective memory, social struggles, and cultural aspirations....

 January 10, 2026

Somnath at 1000 Years: Faith, Memory, Resilience

The word Somnath evokes more than a place of worship—it stands as a civilisational marker of India’s spiritual...

 January 6, 2026

Aravalli Range and the Cost of Neglect

The Aravalli Range, stretching nearly 692 kilometres across western and northern India, is among the world’s oldest surviving...

 December 29, 2025

Natyashastra as Living Heritage

The academic programme on ‘Natyashastra – Synthesis of Theory and Praxis’, organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre...

 December 18, 2025

Legacy of Suvaran Maran

The release of a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II, also known as Suvaran Maran,...

 December 16, 2025

Ayodhya Flag Hoisting Signals Civilisational Revival

The recent flag hoisting at Ayodhya marks a very important moment in India’s civilisational journey. It symbolises more...

 November 28, 2025

Uttarakhand Emerges As Global Yoga Wellness Capital

Uttarakhand has rapidly transformed into a leading centre for Yoga, Ayurveda, and holistic wellness by integrating ancient traditions...

 November 26, 2025

India Expands Classical Language Status To Five More

India has recently expanded its list of Classical Languages by adding Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. This...

 October 29, 2025

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