Heritage Congress 2025 Awards: Winners Announced
Heritage Congress 2025 awards announced for regional history, Malayalam language & preservation. Winners include S Rajendu, Rachana Velappan Nair, Sai Nath Menon. Ceremony on Jan 10 in Thanjavur.
Heritage Congress 2025 awards announced for regional history, Malayalam language & preservation. Winners include S Rajendu, Rachana Velappan Nair, Sai Nath Menon. Ceremony on Jan 10 in Thanjavur.
The Heritage Transport Museum opens 'Posters That Moved India,' a special exhibition showcasing rare travel posters from the 1930s-1970s. Explore India's transport heritage through graphic art. Visit before 28 Feb 2026!
As 2025 ends, Karnataka's extreme weather events highlight its fragile landscape. A recap of the heatwaves, floods, and landslides that caused widespread damage to life, crops, and property. Read the full analysis.
Recurring fires in Himachal Pradesh's villages are destroying centuries-old Kathkuni homes. Learn about the causes, the cultural loss, and the urgent call for preservation.
India and the Netherlands forge a partnership to develop the National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal. The collaboration focuses on maritime history and museum expertise. Read more.
India and the Netherlands sign a landmark MoU to collaborate on the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal. The pact focuses on knowledge exchange, joint exhibitions, and boosting India's 4,500-year maritime legacy globally.
India and the Netherlands join forces to develop the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal. The MoU focuses on museum design, research, and cultural exchange. Discover how this partnership showcases India's ancient maritime legacy globally.
India and the Netherlands join forces to develop the National Maritime Heritage Complex in Gujarat's Lothal. This collaboration aims to showcase India's rich maritime history through cutting-edge technology and expertise. Discover the details of this land
Gen Z and millennials joined a heritage tree-mapping event at Pune's Ganeshkhind Garden, highlighting rising interest in conservation. The activity comes as the PMC plans an STP in the area.
Royal Enfield's Journeying Across The Himalayas festival concluded, celebrating cultural heritage with installations like Ri Gyancha. UNESCO highlights urgent need for safeguarding traditions.
Handicrafts & Heritage Week 2024 spotlighted master artisans like Choti Tekam & Naveen Bhaskar, proving handmade heritage is a living cultural force. Discover how platforms empower craftspeople.
Chennai is using Electrical Resistance Tomography to assess 50+ century-old trees for heritage status. This non-invasive tech helps protect these ecological and cultural landmarks. Read more about this Green Tamil Nadu Mission initiative.
A significant inscription stone has been reinstalled in Kaliyuru village, Mysuru, thanks to local efforts. Read about this cultural restoration and the community's role.
Bengaluru-based architects Snehal and Smita win the Royal Academy Dorfman Award 2024 for their empathetic, community-focused approach to architecture and heritage conservation.
Odisha government identifies 50 century-old Odia-medium schools for conservation and modernisation under the Aitihya Vidyalaya scheme with a ₹60 crore budget. Read more.
Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida reviewed the comprehensive development plan for Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain caves. The plan focuses on amenities, accessibility, and urban integration for the ASI-protected heritage sites. Read more.
Karnataka clinches the National Energy Conservation Award 2025 as the best-performing state in energy efficiency, regaining its top spot after a close loss to Maharashtra in 2024. Read about the state's winning strategy.
UNESCO declares Italy's entire cuisine as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The historic decision, made in New Delhi, celebrates daily food practices, from cooking to sharing meals. Read more.
MP Praveen Patel leads high-level meeting with Railway Board officials to preserve Prayagraj's 165-year-old railway heritage. Key proposals include adaptive reuse and accurate documentation.
Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) has been honored with the National Energy Conservation Award 2025 by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Read about this prestigious recognition for sustainable efforts.
The 2nd Vedanta Jaigarh Heritage Festival concluded on Dec 7, 2025, blending royal traditions, music, and crafts. Read about the immersive cultural experience that drew artists and visitors nationwide.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta calls for urgent protection of the city's intangible heritage amid modernisation and climate change. Discover why preserving its soul is critical.
A stone pillar at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Virupaksha Temple in Hampi was found damaged. The ASI has initiated an investigation into the incident. Read more.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation admits an 'inadvertent error' placed a modern high-rise and a family's bungalow on the heritage list. The HC gives 4 weeks to decide on the 96-year-old petitioner's plea for repairs.
Uttar Pradesh to transform historic Yahiyaganj Gurdwara in Lucknow into a major heritage tourism site with Rs 2 crore fund for conservation and visitor facilities. Explore the sacred site linked to two Sikh Gurus.
Experts warn that isolated forest conservation efforts in Karnataka are failing. Success requires active involvement of local communities. Read the full analysis.
Explore 10 iconic Indian monuments, from the Taj Mahal to Sanchi Stupa, built by dynasties like the Mughals, Cholas, and Ahoms. Discover their history and architectural brilliance.
India has successfully retrieved 655 antiquities from foreign countries since 1976. The ASI also conserves 3,685 national monuments, enhancing visitor amenities nationwide. Read more on India's heritage recovery efforts.
Supreme Court directs district judge-led committee to inspect disputed Old Goa bungalow for heritage norm breaches. The case, pending since 2022, sparks political uproar. Read the full story.
Great-great-grandson of Captain Robert Gill appeals to protect Ajanta Caves' legacy. Learn about the historical significance and the urgent call for conservation efforts for this UNESCO site.