PM Modi receives traditional Slovakian welcome; lauds rich cultural heritagePrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava, Slovakia, for a three-day visit. He was welcomed with traditional bread and salt, and w...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Tiffany Trump India visit: Leaves for Jamnagar, Gujarat after Jaisalmer visitTiffany Trump and Michael Boulos have left Jaisalmer for Jamnagar in Gujarat. The couple explored the Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Herita...
01 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prezPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk st...
21 May, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Maharashtra Day 2026: What’s open & what’s closed on May 1; Know significance and long weekend travel tipsMaharashtra Day 2026 falls on Friday, May 1st, coinciding with Labour Day and Buddha Purnima, creating a significant long weekend. Celebrat...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Cyclothon and cultural events held in Howrah to promote voter awarenessAhead of assembly elections, the Election Commission of India organized a Cyclothon in Howrah to boost voter awareness, utilizing popular c...
27 Mar, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Infosys Foundation’s Kala Dhwani art & culture fest in Bengaluru open till February 1Infosys Foundation: Building on the success of its inaugural edition, Kala Dhwani 2026 includes experiences from five regions of India repr...
30 Jan, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Republic Day: 5000 artists, 45 dance forms: Cultural performance covers entire Kartavya Path for first timeOver 5000 folk and tribal artists showcased 45 traditional dance forms across Kartavya Path during the 76th Republic Day celebrations. The ...
26 Jan, 2025, 12.46 PM IST
West Bengal's R-day tableau highlights 'Lakshmi Bhandar', 'Lok Prasar Prakalpa' schemesWest Bengal's Republic-Day tableau highlighted the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme, providing guaranteed monthly income to 2.2 crore women, and the...
26 Jan, 2025, 12.03 PM IST
Northeast: NEIAFMR to be developed as the national hub for folk medicineUnion Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal, along with the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khand...
26 Dec, 2023, 10.04 PM IST
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal assures Rs 200 cr investment for CSIR-NEIST in Jorhat to boost medicinal plant market of northeast IndiaThe Minister assured complete support for an approximate investment of Rs 200 crores to build capacity around the medicinal plant sector of...
24 Dec, 2023, 07.46 PM IST
World Theatre Day: From 'Theyyam' to 'Bhavai' here are regional folk forms that are integral to Indian cultureOn World Theatre Day learn about several Indian regional folk forms that are important aspects of Indian culture.
25 Mar, 2023, 02.16 PM IST
From Dec 15-Aug 15, no fee for photography at ASI sites for projects on freedom fightersThere are more than 3,000 monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), including the Khajuraho temple, Sanchi Stupa, Red Fort ...
18 Nov, 2020, 09.19 PM IST
UN to launch project on creating India's intangible heritage inventoryThe UN will soon launch a project on creating an "inventory" of art forms, craftsmanship and other intangible cultural heritage of the coun...
28 Oct, 2018, 01.50 PM IST
Ahmedabad to turn 'I-Am-davad' to celebrate World Heritage City tagFrom August 1 to 14, the Union government will celebrate Ahmedabad being declared a World Heritage City. The festival would be kicked off a...
20 Jul, 2017, 11.56 PM IST
- Saffronart to field first auction of 'Indian Folk and Tribal Art and Objects' on August 21-22
This auction, the latest in Saffronart's series of sales, will showcase a selection of artworks and artefacts representative of the contemp...
16 Aug, 2012, 05.03 PM IST
- If fully tapped heritage tourism will up India's economy: IHHA
The potential of heritage tourism is so vast that if it is fully tapped, it will change the India's economy, a heritage hotel industry body...
21 Jun, 2010, 06.51 PM IST