Harappan-era city Dholavira inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage ListThe ongoing 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of the UNESCO has already given India a new world heritage site in the form of the...
Rafale, Goa's 'save the frog' campaign, J-K's 'back to village' programme: Themes of R-Day tableauxJammu and Kashmir, which participated in the parade for the first time as a Union Territory, had the "Back to Village'' programme for the d...
From City Palace to Similipal Tiger Reserve: Some quick getaway destinations for the weekendAs the weather begins to cool down, plan a fun getaway to these locations.
RBI to issue new Rs 100 currency note shortly, this is how it looks"The note has other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour scheme, both at the obverse and reverse. Dimension of the ...
New 100 rupee note could be violet in colour, says reportThe new 100-rupee note, which is violet in colour and slightly smaller than the old note, won't affect the circulation of the old note, the...
After Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, Narendra Modi takes Shinzo Abe to Sidi Saiyyed Mosque in Ahmedabad“The visit was also to showcase the grandeur of a city that he built and beautified in the 13 years he was CM,” a senior party leader said ...
Planning a romantic getaway? Mandavgarh will blow your mindWhat better way to travel than in the company of a beloved.
Gujarat front-runner, may bag 2 of the 5 major Swachh Bharat AwardsThis is for the first time ministry of drinking water and sanitation and ministry of urban development are coming together to host an event...
Budget 2015: More tourists at Rani Ki Vav to increase take off of Patan Patolas“More the tourist inflow would mean global recognition of the age-old textile,” said Ashok Salvi, one of the 12 remaining weavers engaged i...
3 New Delhi monuments to be developed as model sitesThe decision was announced by culture minister Mahesh Sharma while inaugurating e-ticketing facilities and a helpline for visitors to Taj M...
Government plans to roll out WiFi in top 25 cities by June 2015Govt is looking for a speedy roll out of wifi services at select public places in top 25 cities with population of over 10 lakh by June 201...
5,000-year Harappan stepwell found in Kutch, bigger than Mohenjodaro'sPrecious stones like carnelian were in great demand during the Harappan era. Gujarat was the hub of bead and craft manufacturing industries.
- ASI preparing dossier for including Nalanda University in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites
The ASI is in the process of preparing the nomination dossier to include the ruins of Nalanda University in the list of UNESCO World Herita...
Gujarat stepwell, Great Himalayan National Park set to get UNESCO Heritage tagThe stepwell is digitally documented through collaboration between ASI, Historic Scotland and CyArk under the project Scottish Ten.
Asiatic lion's abode set for Unesco leapThe proposal for the World Heritage Site status for Gir and Girnar could make it the county's first to be on both cultural and nature site ...
Water wins!The word for 'life' (Jeevan) is a synonym for water in many Indian languages! Verily without water, there can be no life.
Unseen effectFor our foray into the Great Rann of Kutch we have stocked up bottled water, still, we are blown by the hospitality of the locals offering ...