New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Buddha Purnima celebrations and holy relic exposition in Ladakh this year represented far more than a religious event, showcasing India’s growing emphasis on combining heritage, spirituality, diplomacy, and cultural identity as a cohesive soft power strategy. The exposition reinforced India’s role as the custodian of Buddhist heritage, while highlighting Ladakh’s significance as a living centre of Himalayan Buddhism in the country, a report has highlighted.Acco…
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Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have condemned the demolition of an ancient temple in Telangana’s Warangal district.BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao on Friday termed the act as outrageous and demanded immediate restoration of the temple.“In this state, the rule of fools who have no understanding whatsoever of Telangana’s history, culture, or existence continues. It is outrageous that the state Congress government has demolishe…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) under construction at Lothal in Gujarat and set July 2026 as the target for completion of Phase 1 of the project. During the review, the minister directed officials to accelerate construction activities and ensure the timely completion of critical components, including panels, mural work, ceiling fabrication and flooring. Sonowal emphas…
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Veteran actress Hema Malini got all emotional as she remembered late Dharmendra while paying tribute to the ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood.Speaking during the opening of ‘LENS & LEGACY: BOLLYWOOD IN FOCUS’ by The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai, and the Ministry of Culture, Hema Malini reflected on the glorious legacy left behind by the legend.Talking about Dharmendra’s immense love for cinema, she said, “This tribute is not just a recognition of his contribution…
Kathmandu, April 29 (IANS) Mountaineering, trekking, and adventure tourism have long remained the hallmarks of Nepal’s tourism industry, but the Nepali government now wants to add wellness tourism as one of its key pillars.For this purpose, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has introduced the ‘National Wellness Tourism Strategy (2026–2035) and Action Plan (2026–2030)’, which aims to establish Nepal as an attractive destination for wellness, spiritual, and adventure tourism …
Bikaner (Rajasthan), March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, in his Mann Ki Baat address to the nation, mentioned ‘Abhay Jain Granthalaya’, a library housing ancient manuscripts.Speaking to IANS, Abhay Jain Granthalaya’s director Rishabh Nahata expressed his happiness after the mention of the ‘granthalaya’ in PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat.”It is a matter of great pride and happiness. It is an honour not only for the ‘granthalaya’ but also for Bikaner and the entire Rajasthan.”He said t…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday invited citizens to join the ‘Gyan Bharatam App’, which gathers information about manuscripts across the country, and urged them to highlight aspects of different cultures and share them. The Gyan Bharatam App is a digital platform developed by the Ministry of Culture to identify, document, and preserve India’s extensive manuscript heritage. This app serves as the mobile interface for the Gyan Bharatam Mission, a national initiati…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in the national capital on Thursday and discussed ways to further popularise India’s culture and support artists and scholars in preserving and promoting the country’s rich heritage.”Met Trustees of IGNCA and discussed various aspects relating to further popularising India’s diverse culture. We also explored ways to bring more people into this journey, strengthen o…
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police of Raisen, the Regional Director of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Bhopal, and Secretary of the Union Ministry of Culture over allegations of unauthorised use of a cannon at the historic Raisen Fort in Madhya Pradesh. A Bench presided by NHRC Member Priyank Kanoongo took cognisance of a complaint alleging that the protected monument, which f…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is all set to relocate from the British-era building in South Block to its new address — ‘Seva Teerth’, the newly constructed building at Kartavya Path, on Friday. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the complex — Seva Teerth as well as Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2.The inauguration will mark a transformative milestone in India’s administrative governance architecture as the Seva Teerth houses the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Na…