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Why microfiber cloths work so well on old wooden furnitureRestore old wooden furniture with a science-backed method using a microfiber cloth and a mild detergent solution. This approach effectively...
VIDYA strengthens global coffee presence with acquisition in RomaniaVIDYA has acquired Nordexim MV International, a Romanian coffee manufacturing facility, to expand its global presence and deliver Indian co...
Actor R Madhavan left amazed by Andhra Pradesh villagers' efforts to clean 500-year-old temple well after an online appealA 500-year-old temple well in Andhra Pradesh, once buried under garbage, has been revived through community action. Actor R Madhavan shared...
Mega makeover for North Block: Govt invites bids for Rs 338-crore projectThe North Block, a heritage building housing key government ministries, is set for a Rs 338 crore makeover to become the Yuga Yugeen Bharat...
New Parliament's likely inauguration on May 26The building will have a Constitution hall which will showcase India's democratic heritage, a lounge for members of Parliament, a library, ...
New Parliament building getting final touches, no official word yet on inaugurationThe new parliament building in New Delhi, part of the Central Vista redevelopment project, is set to be completed by the end of May. The bu...
Central Vista: Design competition for 'iconic structure' on Yamuna banks announcedAccording to the CPWD, the existing 2.9-km-long Central Vista Axis from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate would be extended till the pro...
How India is reviving its heritageMany heritage projects are combining state strengths to achieve what once seemed like a hopeless cause.
Infosys Foundation revives heritage Kalyani in BengaluruThe kalyani, which faced the threat of being reduced to half its size by land-grabbers, has been restored to its original form.
Date with history: A century on, Mudaliar's philanthropy is helping the needyMudaliar built Mayo Hall (1883) and City Railway Station (1891).
Pollution impact on monuments slow but long lasting: ExpertsWhile human life has perennially been under threat of pollution, monuments haven't been spared either and are being adversely impacted by c...
How a haveli in Dharampura is a perfect example of how Delhi's history can be restored & savedIt took six years of effort and a hefty dose of the Indian attribute called jugaad, backed by a fair bit of financial heft to revamp the he...
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...
Environmentalists uphold declaration of Ganga as World Heritage siteA group of environmentalists will be petitioning PM Modi to pursue with UNESCO for declaration of upper region of the holy river as a World...
- Activists protest against Yamuna pollution
Activists gathered along the banks of the Yamuna here to demand an early clean up of the river that is the lifeline to millions in northern...
ONGC joins 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan', adopts Jantar MantarONGC had recently signed a tripartite MoU with ASI & Tourism Ministry for cleanliness & conservation of various iconic historical monument ...
Mnitor Puducherry's financial position: Rajnath Singh asks officialsHome Minister Rajnath Singh today directed his officials to closely and effectively monitor the "precarious financial position" of Puducher...
Tsunami-hit is most searched travel destinationIn addition to native visitors, a large number of foreign tourists, mostly from the Scandinavian countries, visit the town every day.
Private consultants not CPWD to fix Parliament HousePrivate engineering consultants will be selected soon to fix the tottering Parliament House, which has to adapt to technology it wasn't bui...
- Punjab gets down to earth
By marrying the charms of the Naila fort with the comforts of a Ritz, Bikki Oberoi first baptised India to the potential of heritage realty.