Category : Culture


Calico Dome Restoration Under Review for Design Concerns

The restoration of Ahmedabad's iconic Calico Dome, India's first geodesic structure, faces technical scrutiny after a consultant's report flagged deviations from its original design logic, including unused key elements and unauthorized modifications.

Ahmedabad's Mata ni Pachedi Art Featured in Spain Festival

A 6ft by 5ft textile artwork, inspired by Ahmedabad's GI-tagged Mata ni Pachedi and created with natural dyes, will be showcased at the Xtant Art Festival in Mallorca, Spain. The piece depicts Goddess Kali and a 'dream tree', blending traditional Indian a

Manipur Christians Unite in Easter Prayers for Peace

Christians across Manipur observed Easter Sunday with special services, emphasizing hope and renewal. At the Manipur Baptist Convention Centre Church, diverse communities gathered to pray for peace and reconciliation in the state.

NIT Silchar's Posua 2026 Celebrates Spring and Bihu

Students and faculty at NIT Silchar marked the arrival of spring and upcoming Rongali Bihu with Posua 2026, featuring Bihu dance, quizzes, art exhibitions, and musical performances, showcasing Assamese heritage.

ASI Conserves Odisha's Tallest 8th-Century Buddha Stupa

The Archaeological Survey of India has finished a three-year conservation project on the 15-foot-tall Buddha stupa at Parabhadi hillock in Jajpur, Odisha, halting quarrying to protect this 1,300-year-old Buddhist heritage site.

Oxford Marks Shikshapatri Bicentenary with UK Tour

Oxford University's Bodleian Library commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Shikshapatri, a sacred Hindu text, through a special UK tour. This initiative highlights the text's global cultural and spiritual significance.

Roman and Mamluk Shipwrecks Found Near Caesarea

Archaeologists have uncovered two ancient shipwrecks near Caesarea containing gold coins, personal artifacts, and evidence of early Christianity, revealing maritime history spanning over 1,000 years.

Pune's Weekend Poetry Scene: Cafés, Community & Connection

In Pune, weekend poetry gatherings are transforming from niche events into cultural rituals. Communities like Baithak & Beyond offer escape from the 9-5 grind, creating spaces where listeners become performers and strangers become friends through shared v

Chinese Script: Visual Language Without Alphabets

Explore how Chinese characters, or Hanzi, use logograms to convey meaning directly through visual forms, bypassing phonetic alphabets. Research reveals unique brain processing and a rich history dating back to the Shang Dynasty.

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