Cultural heritage encompasses the traditions, customs, and practices of a society. It includes art, music, dance, and literature. Historic monuments and sites reflect a community's identity. Festivals and rituals showcase unique cultural expressions. Preservation of cultural heritage is vital for future generations. It fosters a sense of belonging and continuity. Understanding diverse heritages enriches global perspectives and promotes respect among different cultures.
The Haryana Government has launched the "Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Yojana". This initiative aims to uplift the financial and social conditions of senior artists and art...
India is actively working to halt the auction of historical relics linked to Lord Buddha. These relics were unearthed over 125 years ago at Piprahwa, an archaeological site...
The Indian Ministry of Culture intervened to halt the auction of sacred Buddhist relics by Sotheby’s Hong Kong. The relics are artefacts excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa, which...
The recent inauguration of a replica Jagannath Temple in Digha, West Bengal, has sparked controversy. The temple, which mirrors the original Puri Temple, has drawn warnings from servitors...
Mughal architecture represents the zenith of Indo-Islamic structural design, blending Persian, Turkic, and Central Asian styles with indigenous Indian craftsmanship. It is characterized by the extensive use of...
The North Block, an iconic heritage building in India, is undergoing transformation. This Rs 338 crore project aims to convert the North Block into the Yuga Yugeen Bharat...
The Maharashtra government has announced that Hindi will be taught as a compulsory third language in all state board schools from Class 1. This decision aligns with the...
The Uttarakhand government has recently approved the Adarsh Sanskrit Village Programme. This initiative aims to promote Sanskrit as the second official language of the state. It targets one...
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has intensified efforts to explore Dwarka, a site of cultural heritage. A nine-member team from the ASI's Underwater Archaeology Wing (UAW) is...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka on April 6, 2025, included stop at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in Anuradhapura. This temple houses the Jaya...
