Varma Examines Tolerance at Alipore Museum Lecture
Former diplomat Pavan K. Varma delivered a lecture on tolerance, heritage and reconciliation at Alipore Museum, urging a shift from rhetoric to practice.
Former diplomat Pavan K. Varma delivered a lecture on tolerance, heritage and reconciliation at Alipore Museum, urging a shift from rhetoric to practice.
The Alipore Museum recently held a discussion on the new biography of M.S. Swaminathan, featuring author Priyambada Jayakumar. She shared personal stories about the scientist who transformed India's agriculture and food security.
Paris's Louvre Museum faces another shutdown as staff strike over security and maintenance issues, following a major jewel heist. Tourists face disappointment. Read the full story.
The first gallery of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum, set to be the world's largest, opens in Delhi's North Block by year-end. It will showcase 80,000 to 1 lakh artifacts across 5,000 years of Indian heritage. Read more about this monumental project.
Explore the new Rashtra Prerna Sthal museum in Lucknow, featuring AV shows on Mookerjee & Vajpayee, BJP's political journey, and a symbolic ballot box. Entry fee is Rs 50.
The Kolkata Literary Festival began at Alipore Museum with Usha Uthup and Madhabi Mukherjee. They discussed music, books, and film legends like Ritwik Ghatak. Read their inspiring insights.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
The 17th Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) is set for Jan 9-11, 2026, featuring 100+ speakers like Shashi Tharoor, Aparna Sen & more. Explore the full programme.
Bidhannagar Cyber Police register a case after a fake website mimicking the official Alipore Museum portal is discovered. Official bookings are only via Yatri Saathi app.
A cloned website of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University is stealing student data. Police have filed an FIR. Learn how to stay safe from this cyber fraud.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on Dec 25, featuring a unique museum and towering bronze statues of three BJP ideologues. Explore the interactive digital zones and grand exhibits.
Delhi Metro Museum opens at Supreme Court station, showcasing India's transport revolution. Discover 6 must-visit rail museums worldwide for travel enthusiasts. Plan your visit now!
A 21-year-old from Rajasthan was arrested for cheating devotees via a fake Sri Mookambika Temple website for advance bookings. Read the full details of the cyber fraud case.
Delhi Police arrests two from Jaipur for a sophisticated fake ASI recruitment scam. The accused created a replica website and cheated hundreds. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi Police arrested two graduates for creating a fake ASI website and cheating hundreds of job aspirants. The elaborate scam involved a fake portal, a written exam, and plans for hefty bribes. Read the full investigation.
Experience life as a loco pilot at Delhi's new metro museum. Featuring real train simulators, tunnel models, and a journey through 23 years of transit history. Open now at Supreme Court station.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin inaugurates the Porunai Museum in Tirunelveli on Dec 21. The museum will house rare Iron Age artefacts from Sivakalai, India's oldest such site. Discover the history!
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Delhi's iconic Red Fort is set for a major cultural upgrade with three new museums dedicated to aviation, arms, and art, slated to open by December 2025. Explore the details!
A state-of-the-art museum dedicated to Sant Ravidas is being built at his birthplace in Varanasi. The Rs 232 crore project will showcase his life and teachings through digital exhibits, aiming for a 2027 completion.
Delhi Police's Cyber Cell arrests a Bihar man for running a fake hotel-booking website scam that defrauded a US victim of ₹57,186. Details on the modus operandi and seized evidence inside.
The Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum at Tajangi, Visakhapatnam, will open in January. This fully digital museum uses VFX and interactive tech to showcase heroes like Alluri Sitarama Raju. Explore tribal history and valour.
Paris' Louvre Museum faces fresh crisis as a water leak damages hundreds of Egyptian antiquities, weeks after a multi-million dollar jewel theft. Concerns grow over infrastructure.
A water leak at Paris's Louvre Museum damaged 300-400 items in its Egyptian Antiquities department. No unique artefacts were lost. The incident prompts a major security and price review. Read more.
A water leak at the Louvre Museum in Paris has damaged books in its Egyptian Antiquities department. The incident occurred on June 26, 2024, but no artworks were harmed. Read details.
The Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh is set for a major ₹5.5 crore upgrade. The project includes new galleries, a cafeteria, and improved facilities to enhance visitor experience.
Chandigarh's Grade-I heritage Govt Museum & Art Gallery, designed by Le Corbusier, secures approval for a major conservation and upgrade project. The plan aims to secure a central grant.
Explore Delhi-NCR's first accessibility museum in Gurgaon, where immersive exhibits and assistive tech foster empathy and champion universal design. A must-visit for inclusive awareness.
Bengaluru is set to get India's pioneering startup and technology museum by 2027. The 12,000 sqm project in Baiyappanahalli is a PPP initiative. Discover the future of tech heritage!
Paris's Louvre Museum will increase entry fees for non-EU visitors from €22 to €32 in 2026. The move aims to fund a major modernisation plan. Here's what Indian travellers need to know.