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From Mughal Alleys to Lost Empires: 3 must-do heritage walks in India

February 03, 2026 5:50 pm

Step into India’s past through immersive heritage walks that bring centuries of history, culture, and architecture alive.

Hidden Stories | From a 1910s shed to a Neo-Classical landmark: The forgotten story of Pune’s very first movie theatre

January 17, 2026 2:31 pm

In 1931, the Napier Cinema in Poona Cantonment had transformed into a West End cinema. Among the American films being screened at Napier was The Broken Coin (1915), an adventure-mystery series directed by Francis Ford.

Beyond Hawa Mahal and Amer Fort: 8 offbeat destinations to explore in Jaipur

January 03, 2026 6:10 pm

How many of these places have you been to?

From mojari to paduka: 5 traditional men’s footwear that offer a glimpse into Indian culture and heritage

September 21, 2025 10:23 am

From the vibrant, royal flair of Rajasthani Mojaris to the humble spirituality of Padukas, these styles are living pieces of India’s rich heritage.

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Smart cities, broken communities: From New Delhi to Varanasi, what we lose when urban planning is not inclusive

June 28, 2025 2:33 pm

As iconic shops and heritage neighbourhoods are cleared for development, planners must ask — who are our cities really being built for?

Heritage complex at Lothal will be a crucial step towards making India a leading maritime nation: Union Minister Sonowal

December 28, 2024 9:55 pm

The entire project is expected to be completed by 2028.

India has the sixth-highest number of sites globally. Having 42 World Heritage Sites, it boasts 34 cultural, 7 natural, and 1 mixed. (Taj Mahal, Source: X/@Blwetorch)

World Heritage Week 2024 begins today: Here's all you need to know

November 19, 2024 11:09 am

World Heritage Week 2024: India will celebrate the week from November 19 to November 25, 2024, as declared by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Tracing the roots of Banarasi saris: How Varanasi's pride became a wedding staple

August 07, 2024 12:29 pm

The Banarasi sari commonly uses motifs of jasmine flowers, marigolds, paisleys, animals and birds.

PM Modi address at World Heritage Committee session

Heritage not just history, but shared consciousness of humanity: PM Modi

July 21, 2024 10:04 pm

The Prime Minister was addressing the opening ceremony of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) at the Bharat Mandapam.

Megalithic graves in Telangana, heritage graves in Telangana,, Adraspalle village,

‘Megalithic graves in Telangana disappearing’: Heritage enthusiasts cry for protection

April 09, 2024 9:00 am

Researchers under Kotha Telangana Charitha Brundam noted that Adraspalle village that had hundreds of megalithic graves now had only about 50 megalithic burials.