Quote of the day by Jane Austen: ‘To marry for money is the most wicked thing in existence. I prefer being single to marrying without affection.’ - Pride and Prejudice author on why love matters more than money in marriageQuote of the day by Jane Austen: The Jane Austen quote underscore the value of genuine emotional connection over relationships built around...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Two 14-year-old girls from Kerala built a robot to save ancient palm-leaf manuscripts. Their invention is now headed for a global presentationTwo visionary students have unveiled Smriti 1.0, a cutting-edge robot aimed at the preservation and digitisation of fragile palm-leaf manus...
11 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Confucius: 'Wheresoever you go, go with all...' - Why total presence matters in a distracted world; Chinese philosopher’s powerful words of inspiration on living with purpose, passion, and wholehearted commitmentModern society calls for unwavering focus and enthusiasm in our activities. This age-old wisdom promotes the idea of putting our heart and ...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Quote of the Day by American poet Emily Dickinson: 'Truth is so rare, it is...' - Why honesty feels refreshing; a lesson on authenticity and genuine connectionGenuine honesty serves as a breath of fresh air, steering us away from the confines of polite deception that often govern social interactio...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Where art thou? From royal silverware to rare watches, what collectors are bidding for nowAs collectors broaden their horizons beyond canvases, Glynda Alves finds that India’s auction houses are witnessing growing demand for item...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Indian Museum joins hands with IIT-Kharagpur for use of 'AI-based restoration' of artefacts: GovtThe Indian Museum in Kolkata is using AI for artefact restoration and digital preservation. This initiative aligns with the vision of promo...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Assam's Karbi Anglong holds rare medieval manuscripts, admin to rope in experts to decode themDeep in Assam's Karbi Anglong district lies a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts, featuring elegant Tai and Sanskrit writings crafted on...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
A medieval book in Rome has been hiding the oldest English poemA medieval book in a Roman library revealed a remarkable find. Researchers uncovered the oldest known English poem, 'Caedmon's Hymn'. This ...
17 May, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Over 40,000 manuscripts identified in J&K under Gyan Bharatam MissionJammu and Kashmir has identified over 40,000 manuscripts under the national Gyan Bharatam mission. A 16th-century Takri script manuscript w...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Centre launches nationwide survey to map India’s manuscript heritage under Gyan Bharatam MissionIndia's Ministry of Culture begins a nationwide survey to map its manuscript heritage. This initiative aims to create a comprehensive digit...
16 Mar, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Over 7.5 lakh manuscripts digitised under Gyan Bharatam; 45 centres onboarded: GovtOver 7.5 lakh manuscripts have been digitised, with 1.29 lakh now accessible on a dedicated portal through the Gyan Bharatam initiative. Th...
02 Feb, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
PM Modi launches portal to digitise ancient manuscriptsPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Gyan Bharatam' portal, a digital repository to preserve and disseminate ancient Indian manuscrip...
13 Sep, 2025, 05.28 PM IST
Reawaken brittle, buried textsGranthas, ancient texts in various languages, hold invaluable knowledge. These texts cover diverse subjects. They face threats from time, n...
22 Aug, 2025, 11.01 PM IST
Rare manuscripts bring alive India's wide historical connect across AsiaA recent exhibition in New Delhi showcased South Asian manuscripts, highlighting their journey across Asia over two millennia. The exhibiti...
04 Nov, 2024, 10.08 PM IST
France keen to speed up Indo-French library digitisation projectAlthough the project was officially initiated a few months ago, it has not been able to gain momentum due to logistics constraints
16 Mar, 2017, 04.27 PM IST
From Palm leaves to Computers - ancient medical scripts turn digitalThe idea of cataloguing India's medical manuscripts was born at a seminar organised by the National Mission for Manuscripts and hosted by F...
30 Jun, 2016, 10.34 AM IST
Six per cent people treated by traditional medicine systems: SurveyReplying to queries, Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik also said 161 AYUSH wellness centres have been approved.
11 Mar, 2016, 04.59 PM IST