Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidencyPresident Donald Trump's attention to grand White House projects like a new ballroom draws criticism. Opponents say this shows he is out of...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Howling at the moon under threatThe World Monuments Fund has listed the moon among threatened cultural heritages due to increasing lunar activities without adequate preser...
16 Jan, 2025, 11.28 PM IST
Taj Mahal’s magnificence fading? Cracks appear across the iconic monument, precious stones erodeHeavy rainfall in Agra has caused multiple cracks and damage to the Taj Mahal, including worn inscriptions and chipped stones. Despite conc...
22 Sep, 2024, 12.02 PM IST
TikTok tourists trample Angkor Wat mimicking Temple Run gameTourists at Cambodia's Angkor Wat have started reenacting the Temple Run video game, sparking worries among conservationists about potentia...
24 Aug, 2024, 11.07 AM IST
Nearly 60 properties from India on Tentative List for inclusion on World Heritage List, says govtIndia has nearly 60 properties on its Tentative List for potential inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List, according to a government r...
29 Jul, 2024, 04.39 PM IST
World Heritage Day 2023: What is the significance of celebrating our cultural heritage on this day?World Heritage Day is an important day for raising awareness about the significance of cultural heritage and the need to preserve it for fu...
18 Apr, 2023, 09.54 AM IST
Taj Mahal matter: Supreme Court modifies earlier order, permits increase of air traffic in AgraThe apex court had earlier said the Airports Authority of India (AAI) shall be entitled to construct an additional terminal at the existing...
17 Jan, 2023, 08.45 PM IST
In a first, ASI gets notice to pay property & water tax on Taj MahalASI has been asked to clear the outstanding dues within 15 days, failing which the property (Taj Mahal) would be "attached" if the tax was ...
20 Dec, 2022, 08.52 AM IST
UP revisits Shah Jahan Park as it makes Taj to Fort walkway usableThe UP government plans to use a World Bank funded project for the purpose of ‘rejoining’ two of the state’s most visited monuments.
07 Oct, 2017, 12.21 AM IST
Archaeological Survey of India unsure about three-fold hike in ticket prices from April 1Sources said the new rates were supposed to come by November 1 last year; but there was tremendous pressure on the ministry to delay the im...
26 Mar, 2016, 12.00 PM IST
Archaeological Survey of India monument tickets to cost 3 times more"The notification has been cleared in the gazette. It should happen sometime this month," said a source in ASI.
10 Oct, 2015, 12.16 PM IST
Taj Mahal crying for urgent attention, repairAnyone visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra cannot come back without marveling at the sheer beauty and science at display there.
22 Apr, 2015, 01.03 PM IST
Humayun's Tomb will be model for monuments globally: Aga KhanWork began last evening on the construction of the country's first sunken museum at the iconic 16th century tomb, one of the 25 'adarsh' mo...
08 Apr, 2015, 03.29 PM IST
How Rs 100 crore can save our past for the futureWith this Rs 100 crore, the 2014-15 budget has been hiked by nearly 25%. Most importantly, this is exclusively for ensuring better heritage...
16 Jul, 2014, 03.33 PM IST
Google, ASI usher in 'digital tourism' in IndiaArchaeological Survey of India and Google India have embarked together on a "monumental journey" to usher in, what possibly will be "digita...
06 Oct, 2013, 01.29 PM IST
PM Manmohan Singh seeks private sector's help in preserving heritage monumentsPrime Minister Manmohan Singh today invited private sector to work with government agencies in preserving historic monuments.
18 Sep, 2013, 08.50 PM IST
- Ratan Tata feted by Kravis as World Monuments Fund raises $500,000
Women in saris and gowns and moguls in tuxedos convened in New York last night to raise money for the World Monuments Fund and honour Ratan...
15 Oct, 2010, 12.20 AM IST