India's 2025 Cultural Calendar: Maha Kumbh, Vande Mataram
India gears up for a landmark 2025, celebrating 150 years of Vande Mataram and hosting the Maha Kumbh Mela. Explore the full schedule of cultural milestones.
India gears up for a landmark 2025, celebrating 150 years of Vande Mataram and hosting the Maha Kumbh Mela. Explore the full schedule of cultural milestones.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar argues a multipolar world necessitates stronger multilateral cooperation. He highlights India's global conservation efforts and cultural stewardship.
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.
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.