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.
CCP serves notice to Vibes nightclub & Fly Sky Dining for operating without valid trade licences. Commissioner gives 7 days to respond or face sealing. Details inside.
Enforcement Directorate seizes documents & Dubai property deeds in Panaji raid linked to alleged fraudulent usurpation of tenanted agricultural land. Investigation reveals conspiracy with officials.
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.
Bombay High Court tags PIL seeking SIT probe into Goa nightclub fire deaths with suo motu case. Hearing on Jan 12. Activists demand independent inquiry and statewide fire audit.
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.
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.
Bhoma villagers accuse MLA Govind Gaude of softening his opposition to a highway expansion project ahead of ZP polls, citing lack of clarity on alignment and threat to religious structures. Read more.
Rajasthan govt identifies 4,276 unsafe urban structures. Heritage evaluation will decide their fate: preservation or demolition for public safety. Jodhpur tops the list. Read more.
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.
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.
Doctors in Goa warn severe air pollution from construction in Panaji and Porvorim is triggering asthma in children, risking long-term lung damage. Experts demand urgent government action.
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.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini directs installation of rooftop solar on all state buildings. The move aims for 24,000 MW power in 7 years and 2.22 lakh solar installations by 2027.
Frank Gehry, the Pritzker Prize-winning architect behind iconic structures like the Guggenheim Bilbao and Walt Disney Concert Hall, has died at 96. Explore his legacy and most famous works.
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, the visionary behind the Guggenheim Bilbao and Walt Disney Concert Hall, has passed away at 96. Explore his iconic legacy and controversial masterpieces.
Goa police report seven unnatural deaths this week. Details on the fatalities in Anjuna, Candolim, Panaji, and Margao, including two British nationals. Read the full report.
The 10th Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji, from Dec 12-21, showcases interdisciplinary art, breaking genre silos with 35+ curators. Explore dance, theatre, food & tech fusion.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant confirms the six-lane Porvorim elevated corridor will be inaugurated on December 19, 2026. Review meeting addresses traffic plans and road repairs. Read for details.
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.
The stage is set for a fierce battle in Goa's Zilla Panchayat elections, seen as a semifinal before the 2027 Assembly polls. With the opposition alliance fractured, the BJP-led front appears united. Key dates: nominations by Dec 9, voting on Dec 20. Read
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.
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.
Goa ministers demand action from contractor over severe dust pollution from Porvorim elevated corridor. Air quality in Panaji now equals smoking 3.2 cigarettes daily. Read about the health crisis and official response.
Rajasthan High Court reprimands state govt for failing to submit a detailed plan to repair 86,000 dangerous classrooms. Education secretary must file affidavit by Dec 5 or appear in court. Read the full story.
Explore AlUla, Saudi Arabia's ancient desert region. Discover how UNESCO recognition and cosmic events transformed this hidden archaeological treasure into a top global heritage tourism destination.
Doctors in Goa report a sharp rise in asthma and allergy cases due to severe dust pollution in Panaji and Porvorim. Experts urge N95 mask use and immediate preventive action to curb health risks.