Culture encompasses the shared beliefs, practices, and values of a society. It includes language, traditions, and art forms. In India, culture is diverse and rich. It reflects the country's history and regional variations. Festivals, music, and dance are integral to Indian culture. Cuisine also plays a role. Cultural heritage shapes identity and fosters community bonds. It is a vital aspect of everyday life.
The Musi river rejuvenation project in Hyderabad has identified several historic landmarks for possible integration into a heritage tourism network. The plan covers a 55-km river corridor and...
A Telugu medieval inscription linked to the Gajapathi rulers of Odisha has been discovered on a stone pillar at the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Ramachandrapura Agraharam, Guntur....
Kurumba painting, a prehistoric tribal art form from the Nilgiris, has drawn renewed attention after the posthumous Padma Shri awarded to artist Krishnan Raghavan, known as Kitna. The...
Roopkund Lake is a high-altitude glacial lake in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, famous for the human skeletons found around its icy shores. Situated at about 5,020 metres between Trishul...
India’s PM e-Vidya initiative has become a key digital education platform. Launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown, it ensures learning continuity for over 24 crore school children...
Gyan Bharatam is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Culture launched under Union Budget 2025-26 to unearth, safeguard and preserve India’s manuscript heritage. The initiative is supported...
The 9th International Santal Conference was held in Darjeeling, West Bengal, denoting the history, language, script and cultural identity of the Santal community. The event also underlined the...
India is observing National Safety Day on 4 March 2026 to promote accident prevention, workplace safety, and a stronger culture of safety across industries and public life. The...
The historic Hatti Risala procession in Jalna, Maharashtra, was celebrated for its 138th year on Dhulivandan, drawing large community participation. The annual event is held on the day...
Attukal Pongala is being observed at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The annual Hindu festival, also called Pongala Mahotsavam, draws one of the largest gatherings of...
