PM Modi links Shaiva philosophy to Chandrayaan-3 landing site during Aadi Thiruvathirai festivalPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlights India's Shaivite tradition at the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival. He emphasizes the Chola emperors' ro...
27 Jul, 2025, 06.38 PM IST
Maha Shivratri 2025: Why every child should know these fascinating facts about Lord Shiva’s power and teachingsMaha Shivratri 2025 is observed today, 26 February, celebrating Lord Shiva's values of meditation, wisdom, and renewal. Children can learn ...
26 Feb, 2025, 08.13 AM IST
Malayalam short story writer T Padmanabhan receives Kerala's highest civilian awardEminent writer T Padmanabhan has been awarded the prestigious Kerala Jyothi Award for his remarkable contributions to literature.
02 Nov, 2023, 08.42 AM IST
Nataraja statue at Bharat Mandapam will stand as a testament to India's age-old artistry and traditions: PM ModiSharing a post on the social media platform, X, by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, the Prime Minister said, “The magnificent Natara...
06 Sep, 2023, 02.58 PM IST
US returns 248 antiquities valued at $15 million to India“This extraordinary assemblage of artifacts, recovered from five different criminal investigations over the past decade, embodies the timel...
29 Oct, 2021, 07.24 AM IST
India thanks New York authorities for returning over 150 antiquitiesWhile nearly half of the artefacts (71) are cultural, the other half consists of figurines related to Hinduism (60), Buddhism (16) and Jain...
27 Sep, 2021, 10.52 AM IST
Detect an opportunity for artefact detecting?A Spanish metal detectorist could inspire a new west-to-east artefacts smuggling.
03 Aug, 2020, 08.22 AM IST
Witness the legacy of Indian dance fests: Leading events that showcase the eclectic beauty of our countryFrom Modhera to Natyanjali dance festivals, witness the traditional dance forms of India.
21 Nov, 2019, 07.50 AM IST
Coming home: Sri Devi, Bahubali and other antiques brought back by Modi governmentOf the 24, 16 were brought back from the US, five from Australia and one each from Canada, Germany and Singapore, the ASI said in reply to ...
20 Aug, 2017, 01.02 PM IST
Infosys, Axis Bank among most active stocks in Friday's tradeDeutsche Bank in a note said that the leadership transition would now test operating structure and performance of the company.
13 Jan, 2017, 12.48 PM IST
Australian art gallery to return 2,000 yrs old Buddha idolClose on the heels of Germany returning an ancient Durga idol, an Australian art gallery has agreed to give a 2,000-year-old Buddha sculptu...
11 Oct, 2015, 12.09 PM IST
Expect a time warp as you visit the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple in Tamil NaduThe whole temple is thrived with rich and intricate carvings that are exclusive to Chola style of artistry in granite stone.
14 May, 2015, 05.33 AM IST
- Arkavathi: BJP says govt violated High Court order
The petition includes a list of witnesses who could be summoned by the inquiry commission, including seven former BDA commissioners and the...
03 Mar, 2015, 11.07 AM IST
Australian PM Tony Abbott returns 11th century stolen idols to ModiDuring his meeting with Modi, Abbott returned the idols, one of which is a Nataraja --the dancing Shiva-- which belonged to the Chola dynas...
05 Sep, 2014, 07.47 PM IST
Food Fair offers visitors dazzling culinary displaysThe handcrafted and whimsical displays fashioned out of flour, sugar, coca, chocolate and other such bakery items are some of the towering ...
12 Mar, 2014, 12.27 PM IST
Bliss danceDuring the nightlong ceremonies, the Lord Nataraja receives elaborate abhisheka and is beseeched for yogic union, prosperity and matrimonia...
28 Jan, 2012, 09.08 AM IST
- TN temple control a positive step: tourism dept, corporates
Tamil Nadu government's take over of the historic Nataraja temple in Chidambaram has come as a boost for the state's tourism department, wh...
03 Feb, 2009, 07.57 PM IST