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Bring the periphery to the centreOften explained in terms of a 'Gupta art'-inspired door frame, its own localised aesthetics have remained unsung. The personified river god...
Congress, BJP engage in high-pitched battle over Sengol’s historicity"Why does the Congress party hate Indian traditions and culture so much? A sacred Sengol was given to Pandit Nehru by a holy Saivite Mutt f...
Congress tucked away sacred 'Sengol' in museum, called it 'golden stick gifted' to Nehru: BJPPrime Minister Narendra Modi will now install the 'Sengol' "in the Lok Sabha, prominently close to the Speaker's podium", BJP IT cell head ...
No documented evidence on 'Sengol' being symbol of transfer of power by British to India: CongressCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has alleged that claims of the 'Sengol' being described as a symbol of transfer of power from the British to ...
'Sengol' moved to Delhi for installation at new Parliament buildingThe 'Sengol' will be installed close to the Chair of the Lok Sabha speaker after the new Parliament building is inaugurated by PM Modi on M...
A lesson in labelling from a 'walking stick'But enough of that. Our intention here is to highlight the sad state of labelling - whether in museums or galleries - in India. The sceptre...
The Sengol story: From Nehru's 'Golden Walking Stick' to new symbol of Indian democracyIn a remarkable tale that spans discovery, recognition and national significance, Chennai-based Vummudi Bangaru Jewellers (VBJ) found thems...
Priyanka Gandhi takes holy dip in Sangam on Mauni Amavasya, performs pujaPriyanka Gandhi was accompanied by her daughter and Congress MLA Aradhana Misra, party sources said. While returning from the Sangam, she w...
Half of merging banks had ‘foreign’ originsThe oldest is Kolkata-based Allahabad Bank, which is also the oldest joint stock company in India.
MJ Akbar spearheads a quiet revamp of Nehru Museum at NMMLAkbar is said to be actively involved with editing and vetting all written literature on Nehru that will be displayed at the museum.
Some iconic, historical landmarks that lent Allahahad its identity & a new nameAllahabad was earlier called 'Prayag'.
Law and order in UP on verge of collapse: Mahesh SharmaTension gripped Allahabad after A K Bansal was sprayed with bullets while he was inside his chamber at the Jeevan Jyoti hospital.
Only the Supreme Court can decide on Ram Temple: Khaliq Ahmad KhanEven the Supreme Court cannot pave the way for a Ram temple till it decides the title suit which is about who owns the land where Babri Mas...
Ram temple issue bounces back in poll-bound Uttar PradeshReferring to the ideals propagated in Ramayana, Mahesh Sharma said that in certain areas the hands of the Centre were tied.
Noted archaeologist B R Mani appointed National Museum chiefThe museum at present holds approximately two lakh objects of a diverse nature, from across the country as well as abroad.
Soon, digitalised unpublished version of Jawaharlal Nehru's handwritten autographyPeople across the globe would soon be able to read the unpublished handwritten autography of first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru titled `...
Varanasi awaits big announcements during PM Narendra Modi's visitThe PM will also lay the foundation stone of a Weavers Trade Facilitation Centre and a crafts museum aimed at uplifting the weavers and cra...
Budget 2014: Arun Jaitley creates Rs 100 crore clubFinance Minister Arun Jaitley has proposed to set aside Rs 100 crore each for close to 30 schemes.
Ajit Singh meets Law Min for Allahabad HC bench in west UPHe said the issue was also brought up before former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar in December last year.
- High Court directs Uttar Pradesh government to consider forming panel on Gumnami Baba
The bench directed the registry to send a copy of the present judgement to the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh government for compliance w...