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cultural heritage news

Punjab govt to host 41 free ‘Hamare Ram’ performance in 12 cities: Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and his wife Dr Gurpreet Kaur with actors Ashutosh Rana, Tarun Khanna and Karan Sharma, who play Ravana, Lord Shiva and Lord Surya, respectively. (HT)
Published on Aug 08, 2026 09:09 am IST

Decade-long push empowered Arunachal's handloom sector: CM

Decade-long push empowered Arunachal's handloom sector: CM
Published on Aug 07, 2026 05:25 pm IST

Tourism ministry's partnership with Netflix, YouTube can create wonders: Shekhawat

Tourism ministry's partnership with Netflix, YouTube can create wonders: Shekhawat
Published on Aug 06, 2026 05:25 pm IST

Dilip Kumar's museum space reportedly put up for sale in Mumbai's Pali Hill

Mumbai real estate: Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar’s iconic Pali Hill property is back in the news after reports that his wife, veteran actor Saira Banu, is looking to sell a commercial space in the former Bandra bungalow. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 05, 2026 09:53 am IST

Odisha seeks Centre's help for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity tag for Rath Yatra

Odisha seeks Centre's help for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity tag for Rath Yatra
Published on Aug 03, 2026 01:01 pm IST

Sukhu leads traditional Minjar procession in Chamba

The week-long International Minjar Fair concluded on a colourful and traditional note at Chamba on Sunday, with chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu leading the ceremonial Shobha Yatra from Akhand Chandi Palace to Manjri Garden for the traditional immersion of the Minjar (golden tassel) in the Ravi river. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 03, 2026 11:57 am IST

LG approves 23 heritage sites in Ladakh as ‘protected monuments’

The notification has been issued in view of the immense historical, archaeological and cultural significance of these sites, and marks a major milestone in the preservation of Ladakh’s unique civilisational heritage. (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 31, 2026 09:05 am IST

After Pradhan's resignation, PM Modi's first X post hails Unesco ‘proud moment’

On Unesco recognition for Sarnath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it “celebrates India’s profound civilisational and spiritual heritage”.
Updated on Jul 26, 2026 11:59 pm IST

CM Dhami launches 235 crore-worth projects in Haridwar Ganga Corridor:

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addresses a public gathering during the inauguration and foundation stone-laying of three development projects associated with the Ganga Corridor, in Haridwar on Tuesday.
Published on Jul 21, 2026 07:31 pm IST

As PM visits key Indonesian temple, a look at how India revived shared heritage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during an Indian community event, in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 02:16 pm IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dhami attends Sant Sammelan at Hari Seva Ashram

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami speaks at the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Gyan Yagya and Grand Saints' conference in Raiwala, Dehradun, on Monday.
Published on Jun 23, 2026 06:25 pm IST

Assam's Karbi Anglong holds rare medieval manuscripts, admin to rope in experts to decode them

Assam's Karbi Anglong holds rare medieval manuscripts, admin to rope in experts to decode them
Published on Jun 14, 2026 02:51 pm IST

CM Hemant Soren, wife Kalpana Soren offer prayers at ancient Deori Temple

CM Hemant Soren and wife MLA Kalpana Soren at Maa Deori Temple on Saturday
Updated on Jun 13, 2026 10:41 pm IST

Second BRICS culture working group meet commences in Varanasi

The inaugural session of Second BRICS Culture Working Group Meet
Published on Jun 05, 2026 07:16 am IST

Second Brics culture track meeting to be in Varanasi from June 4 to 5

Second Brics culture track meeting to be in Varanasi from June 4 to 5
Published on Jun 02, 2026 05:34 am IST

Chikankari reimagined: Created in Lucknow, for the world

ADA Chikan celebrates the timeless artistry of chikankari through a contemporary lens,
Updated on Jun 01, 2026 02:30 pm IST

Census 2027: Taj Mahal to Kashi Vishwanath: Iconic sites among 1.35 cr houses numbered in UP

Officials numbered the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi on Friday. (HT)
Published on May 23, 2026 04:20 am IST

International Museum Day: Lko event highlights UP’s buried past for curious eyes

Students at the photo exhibition at LU on Monday (HT Photo)
Published on May 18, 2026 09:28 pm IST

UK museum to return over 2,000 rare Jain manuscripts after more than a century

UK museum to return historic jain manuscripts held for over a century
Published on May 15, 2026 10:42 pm IST

Report: Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival 2026

Academic Ruvani Ranasinha in conversation with International Booker Prize winning translator Deepa Bhasthi (right) at the Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival 2026 (Courtesy Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival)
Published on May 15, 2026 01:26 pm IST

Priests, traders, locals intensify stir against Vishnupad Temple Corridor

Priests, traders and locals at the protest site. (HT Photo)
Published on May 12, 2026 06:58 pm IST

Delhi CM offers prayers at Gauri Shankar Temple after 75 years of reconstruction

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta performs Jalabhishek at Gauri Shankar Temple in Chandni Chowk on the occasion of 75 years of Somnath Temple reconstruction.
Published on May 11, 2026 09:29 pm IST

Tribal communities from across India to gather in Delhi on May 24

Tribal communities from across India to gather in Delhi on May 24
Published on May 11, 2026 05:51 pm IST

From Somnath to Sindoor, the spirit of resurgent India

The story of Somnath is the story of a civilisation that refused to surrender. (@AmitShah/ANI)
Published on May 11, 2026 10:58 am IST

Somnath reflects India’s eternal culture and indomitable spirit: Uttarakhand CM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addresses an event in Dehradun.
Published on May 08, 2026 10:23 am IST

3-day literary fest concludes with pledge to bring creativity to youngsters

The literary and cultural festival ‘Gyan Sangam’ took place at Vidya Vihar Residential School in Purnea’s Parora. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 27, 2026 07:07 pm IST

Bettiah Maharaja’s manuscripts go digital, now on Gyan Bharatam app

A portion of Bettiah Maharaja’s manuscripts (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 26, 2026 10:43 pm IST

Omar pitches J&K as ideal film hub at Bengaluru outreach

To promote J&K’s tourism sector, chief minister Omar Abdullah pitched J&K as a premier filming destination during his Bengaluru outreach. (Sourced)
Published on Apr 26, 2026 05:50 am IST