Uttarakhand Governor, an alumnus, vows to escalate the unsafe state of the historic Jagatjit Palace and hostels at Sainik School Kapurthala to top officials. Read about the urgent restoration plea.
The 94-year-old Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dibrugarh, a spiritual landmark of Northeast India, prepares for its last Christmas celebrations due to structural decay. Read about its history and the community's poignant farewell.
Uttar Pradesh's budget proposes major funds for eco-tourism, heritage sites like Chhatar Manzil, and support for folk artists. Discover the key allocations shaping the state's cultural landscape.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism begins a Rs 52.69 crore restoration of Vir Durgadas Ki Chhatri in Ujjain, adding museums, theatres, and amenities to boost heritage tourism. Read more.
IISER Kolkata & Chitrakoot Art Gallery unveil RaFiTech, a patented, non-invasive Raman spectroscopy method to authenticate artworks by masters like Tagore & Jamini Roy, revolutionizing art forensics.
A unique exhibition in Patna showcases rare 19th-century Patna Qalam paintings, described as the 'Instagram of its era,' offering a glimpse into colonial life. Discover this fading art form.
A historic clock gifted by Lord Curzon to Sri Darbar Sahib in 1902 has been meticulously restored in the UK after a 2.5-year, ₹95 lakh project. Discover the journey of this forgotten relic.
A Kheda sessions court rejected bail for two accused in a foreign-funded religious conversion case. The court cited flight risk and evidence of large-scale operations across states. Read the full details.
A rare clock gifted by Lord Curzon to Sri Darbar Sahib in 1902 has been meticulously restored in the UK at a cost of £80,000. Discovered damaged, it's set for reinstallation in January 2026.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee virtually inaugurates the restored 182-year-old St Andrew's Church in Darjeeling. The Gothic-style heritage structure underwent a Rs 1.55 crore conservation project.
New research uses ancient Tamil Sangam poetry to prove India's Deccan grasslands are biodiverse savannas, not wastelands, urging urgent conservation action.
Former CM N Biren Singh reveals BJP's central leaders and state MLAs held crucial talks in Delhi to restore peace and revive the Manipur assembly. Details inside.
Mumbai launches its most ambitious Mithi river cleanup yet: a 6.6-km underground sewage tunnel and tidal overhaul costing over Rs 2,000 crore. Will this finally revive the long-polluted river? Read the full analysis.
India provides immediate humanitarian assistance and restores a vital bridge in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, showcasing strong bilateral ties in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah's devastation.
Despite massive investments, Mumbai's Mithi river remains polluted. Experts argue for localised, ecological solutions alongside large engineering projects to truly revive the river. Read more.
Delhi Development Authority opens Asita Park lawns near ITO for socio-cultural events. Daily rental charges range from Rs 40,000 to Rs 3.3 lakh. Read details on guidelines and booking.
Pallavaram Periya Eri, Chennai's largest lake on Radial Road, lies choked with sewage & encroachments. Restoration funds fail to revive a water source that could double supply. Details inside.
Delhi govt drafts policy to remove invasive Vilayati Kikar from project sites. New SOP aims to balance ecology & development, mandating native tree replanting. Read details.
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.
Explore Rumale Art House in Rajajinagar, home to the largest collection of freedom fighter Rumale Chennabasaviah's unique watercolours capturing old Bengaluru. Open daily except Tuesday.
The ABVP has formally urged Delhi University to reinstate student union elections, suspended since 2020. The move highlights a growing demand for democratic student representation on campus.
Telangana's unique Siddipet Batik paintings, depicting rural life, are in the race for a Geographical Indication tag. Learn about this art form's journey and its special techniques. Read more!
Malaysia's Sunyatee International Foundation makes headway in restoring ancient Indian sutras taken to China. Texts translated into multiple languages and preserved on waterproof palm leaves. Read more.
Senior MC officials inspected road repair work in Chandigarh's Sector 27-D after NITTTR identified subsurface sinking. Restoration follows technical recommendations. Details inside.
After FM Sitharaman praised his economic approach, Omar Abdullah sought tangible financial support for Jammu & Kashmir. Read the full political exchange.
Explore the stories of five priceless paintings by masters like Vermeer & Raphael, stolen or lost to history. A reminder of our fragile cultural heritage.
India launches Operation Sagar Bandhu, deploying NDRF teams and heavy machinery to restore critical road connectivity in cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka. Read about this swift humanitarian mission.
Kacharakanahalli lake in North Bengaluru, dead for nearly 30 years due to encroachment, has been revived. Read about the two-year restoration effort and remaining challenges.
Mumbai University's historic Sir Cowasji Jehangir Convocation Hall, a Grade-I heritage structure, is set for a major restoration by Tata Trusts to preserve its Victorian Neo-Gothic glory for future generations.
Explore the seven most expensive paintings ever sold, from Da Vinci's $450M Salvator Mundi to Picasso's Cubist gem. Discover the stories behind these record-breaking art sales.