Dhruva Advisors CEO started collecting stamps 20 yrs ago to ensure work-life balanceDinesh Kanabar's hobby has now turned into a passion.
24 Mar, 2020, 10.47 AM IST
Britain's World War II spy Noor Inayat Khan becomes first Indian-origin woman to get Blue Plaque in UKKhan was unveiled as among six women to be honoured with blue plaques during the course of 2020, in an effort to address a gender imbalance...
04 Mar, 2020, 11.32 PM IST
Tipu Sultan's 20-bore flintlock gun and bayonet fetch £60,000 at UK auctionThe collection of artefacts from Tipu Sultan's armoury was discovered by a couple in their attic in Berkshire.
27 Mar, 2019, 05.13 PM IST
The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage: AV tools at Bengaluru sites will take experiences to next levelExperts believe that AV medium has the potential to be a powerful awareness tool.
24 Oct, 2018, 08.41 AM IST
Heritage experts reach out to school children, add Bengaluru's history to academicsMembers of INTACH launched a pilot six-week module for Class VII students at the Government Urdu School.
04 Sep, 2018, 02.13 PM IST
Demolishing statues to renaming roads, here's Bangaluru's politics of uncomfortable historyMark Cubbon was the longest-serving commissioner of the erstwhile Mysore State and arguably the most-remembered British administrator in Be...
24 Aug, 2018, 11.33 AM IST
Vijay Mallya's unlucky Tipu Sultan sword and other artefacts with bizarre historyMallya had purchased the sword for about Rs 1.5 crore at an auction.
09 May, 2018, 03.30 PM IST
The Lalbagh Flower Show which began in 1900s was inspired by the Chelsea Flower ShowThe aim of the show was to educate people and showcase the botanical riches of the garden.
25 Jan, 2018, 11.54 AM IST
Amit Shah slams Siddaramaiah govt, claims it has broken all records of corruptionDuring the yatra, BJP leaders will hold public meetings in each assembly constituency, and present an alternative agenda for development.
02 Nov, 2017, 10.42 PM IST
Layers of Lalbagh: From rocks dating back to 3,000 mn years and a watchtower built by Bengaluru’s ‘founder’ Kempe GowdaThe Independence Day flower show that opens in Lalbagh today is just one of the several layers of history that this botanical reserve repre...
04 Aug, 2017, 01.53 PM IST
In the age of virtual currency, rare & old coins come aliveOn showcase were world's smallest gold coins, rare coins from 1st century AD, unique Rs 10 to Rs 2,000 paper notes, historic tokens and med...
31 Jul, 2017, 10.54 AM IST
Tipu Sultan's arms collection sold for over 6 million poundsA collection of arms and armour once owned by Tipu Sultan, was sold for a total of over 6 million pounds in a London auction by Bonhams.
24 Apr, 2015, 05.16 PM IST
Tipu Sultan's arms and armour to be auctioned in LondonA spectacular collection of arms and armour once owned by Tipu Sultan, the erstwhile King of Mysore, will go under the hammer here next mon...
12 Mar, 2015, 09.06 PM IST
Victoria Memorial to unlock historical paintings, artefactsMeasuring 274 inches by 196, the painting shows the state entry of King Edward VII, then prince of Wales, into Jaipur in 1876.
16 Feb, 2015, 11.10 AM IST
- London's V&A museum gears up for India Festival
The fabric exhibition will see a display of around 200 objects that illustrate the skills, variety and adaptability of Indian textile maker...
09 Feb, 2015, 08.44 PM IST
65th Republic Day: Cultural heritage; Tejas, Hercules, on display at RajpathBraving the winter chill, a large number of enthusiastic people came to witness the parade that culminated at the historic Mughal monument ...
26 Jan, 2014, 12.47 PM IST
- Jahangir portrait, Tipu Sultan bridle to go under hammer
The inscribed Mughal emerald seal set in a diamond encrusted gold bangle and bearing the name of Major Alexander Hannay is estimated to sel...
03 Apr, 2011, 03.15 PM IST