UNESCO and Kolkata Society for Cultural Heritage present a two-day village festival in Sajnekhali, Sundarbans, to promote Bengal's folk traditions and empower local artisans. Discover the cultural mosaic.
Over 25 Durga Puja organisers from 20 countries met in Kolkata for the Bengal Global Connect Meet 2025. The aim is to create global business opportunities for local artists and MSMEs, leveraging UNESCO's cultural heritage recognition. #DurgaPuja #Bengal
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.
UNESCO's 2025 report lauds Odisha's mother tongue-based multilingual education for tribal students as a national model, showing improved learning outcomes. Discover how the state's pioneering approach works.
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!
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav stated the Sunderbans remains underdeveloped due to tourism monopolies and encroachment. He calls for political leadership to unlock its true potential as a UNESCO site.
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
Lucknow's Repertwahr Festival Season 13 celebrated its UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy status. Food lovers savoured Awadhi kebabs, biryani & makhan malai. Read more about the city's culinary triumph!
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.
Satara forest department warns hoteliers at UNESCO site Kas Plateau over garbage dumping, citing increased man-animal conflict. Legal action threatened. Read more.
Discover three unforgettable Indian train journeys: the UNESCO-listed Kalka-Shimla toy train, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, and the coastal Konkan Railway. Experience breathtaking landscapes and engineering marvels.
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.
Explore Unakoti, Tripura's enigmatic Shaivite site with colossal 7th-9th century rock carvings. Discover its myths, history, and new ₹12 crore push for tourism. Plan your visit!
PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Oman, highlighting India's 8.2% economic growth, Diwali's UNESCO heritage status, and strong bilateral ties. Read the full speech highlights.
Lucknow's 13th Repertwahr festival begins, blending theatre, music, crafts, and food. Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh highlights its role in keeping the city's spirit alive. Explore the vibrant community gathering.
Two security guards at a protected heritage site in Buxar, Bihar, allege non-payment of salaries for 10 months, highlighting systemic failures in outsourced security for historical monuments. Read the full investigation.
Karnataka High Court issues interim order protecting 371 trees near Cantonment Station. No trees can be cut without permission. Next hearing on Feb 13, 2026. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Controversy erupts in Jaipur as a heritage building on Chaura Rasta is demolished for new construction. Residents allege JMC inaction despite complaints. UNESCO has raised concerns.
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.
ASI serves notice to ropeway firm for unauthorized constructions at Raigad Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Heritage experts warn of potential loss of status if violations continue. Read the full story.