Queen Elizabeth II: The history of royal funerals and how this one will be differentMany facets of royal commemorations since 1901 remain integral to the arrangements in 2022 but there are new elements. Some of these featur...
17 Sep, 2022, 11.55 AM IST
Dr. David Hoyle leads Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. Know all about himThe Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr. David Hoyle, is leading Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and is described as an exemplary profes...
16 Sep, 2022, 11.27 PM IST
Govt highlights steps taken in 8 years to free country of 'colonial mindset'The government said the move is part of a continuous and conscious effort by the prime minister to shed the baggage of colonial legacy and ...
08 Sep, 2022, 04.52 PM IST
PM Modi pays tributes to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru on Shaheed DiwasOn the occasion of Shaheed Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata at...
23 Mar, 2022, 10.20 AM IST
PM Modi to inaugurate Kolkata gallery on contribution of revolutionaries in India's freedom struggleBiplobi Bharat Gallery depicts the political and intellectual backdrop that triggered the revolutionary movement. It showcases the birth of...
22 Mar, 2022, 02.04 PM IST
Kolkata Literary Meet postponed amid rising Covid cases, few online sessions to be heldThe Literary Meet was slated to be held on the lawns of Victoria Memorial.
12 Jan, 2022, 09.10 AM IST
House panel raps Culture Ministry for vacancies in ASI, other bodiesAt least ten top institutions under the culture ministry, including the National Gallery of Modern Art, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Lalit Kala A...
07 Aug, 2021, 07.55 AM IST
History written after Independence overlooked several major aspects: PM ModiModi dedicated to the nation four refurbished heritage buildings of the city - the Old Currency Building, the Belvedere House, the Metcalfe...
11 Jan, 2020, 08.20 PM IST
Women empowerment, healthcare: Sahachari Foundation celebrates a decade of philanthropyFrom a fledgling startup, the foundation has grown and partnered with numerous NGOs, focusing on education, economic upliftment and more.
16 Dec, 2019, 02.08 PM IST
Feel like a boss this Raksha Bandhan: Chhota Bheem, PM Modi & Queen Victoria rakhis a hit in DelhiUnconventional rakhis are catching the eye of buyers ahead of Raksha Bandhan.
15 Aug, 2019, 07.44 AM IST
Scanning of culture bodies to begin todayAll issues concerning 65 cultural bodies will be reviewed. Special sessions will be dedicated to look into pending CAG cases.
02 Nov, 2017, 12.34 AM IST
Airtel launches Wi-Fi at Kolkata's Victoria MemorialVisitors will be able to enjoy two free browsing sessions of 30 minutes each per day against each individual mobile number, it said.
22 Mar, 2016, 06.14 PM IST
Google brings new exhibits from Indian museums onlineGoogle is also helping some of these institutes to make the content even more accessible through mobile apps to help them showcase their ex...
27 Aug, 2015, 04.16 PM IST
Kolkata's landmark Victoria Memorial Hall getting makeoverThe authorities have decided to allow visitors access to all areas of Victoria Memorial Hall and make cultural events a regular affair on i...
22 Jul, 2015, 11.43 AM IST
Army to commemorate sacrifice of Indian soldiers in World War 1The Army will be commemorating the centenary of the First World War from March 10-14 in memory of the 1.5 million Indian soldiers who fough...
09 Mar, 2015, 03.21 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
Heritage museums turning to social media to attract new visitorsHeritage museums in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata are looking to create a buzz in digital space through Facebook pages, web port...
28 Dec, 2013, 03.16 AM IST