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Conceptualised by Indophile with the support of the Ministry of Culture, the curators call Kahaani: Dilli Ki more than a festival. Delhi

Telling Delhi’s Story: One Layer at a time

February 14, 2026 11:31 am

Over two days, Kahaani: Dilli Ki will bring together musicians, historians and artisans to honour the city’s enduring spirit.

India International Dance and Music Festival: 350 artists from 33 countries shine at Chandigarh University

January 20, 2026 10:09 am

The festival is being organised in association with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) under the Ministry of External Affairs. Haryana Minister of Heritage and Tourism Arvind Kumar Sharma was the chief guest, while ICCR Director General K Nandini Singla attended the event as the guest of honour.

These 5 monuments in India generated the highest revenue through ticket sales in FY 2023-24

April 14, 2025 9:54 pm

The Taj Mahal in Agra generated the highest revenue collected by any protected monument in India.

After lukewarm response, PM mementos e-auction extended by a month

October 03, 2024 2:47 am

The auction of gifts received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visits across the country over the last year was to conclude on October 2. It has now been extended till October 31.

The court has been directing the government to produce the original file since 2018. While the file was subsequently produced before the court, on August 28, the ASI submitted that the original letter dated October 20, 2004, written by the then prime minister Manmohan Singh was "missing" in the file concerned. The ASI officials had, however, assured the court that they were 'taking steps to trace the same'.

Delhi HC grants ASI 'final opportunity' to produce original file of Jama Masjid

October 02, 2024 10:21 pm

The bench recorded, “This shall be the final opportunity for the production of the original file in relation to the Jama Masjid.”

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Lalit Kala Akademi: Fallout with ministry before the curb order

April 10, 2024 7:46 am

According to documents reviewed by The Indian Express, one issue of contention was the appointment of consultants.

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Orders to vacate National Museum by year-end, new one set for 2025

September 28, 2023 3:16 pm

2 lakh artefacts to be stored until new museum ready in North, South Blocks

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2nd G20 culture meet to focus on sustainability through crafts

May 14, 2023 8:12 am

Officials said it will also build upon the deliberations held during the first cultural track meeting, which was held in Khajuraho in February.

Excavation of historical, mythological sites on agenda, ASI gets 3rd of ministry’s budget outlay

February 06, 2023 7:13 am

Several sites mentioned in the ancient texts of Ramayana and Mahabharata will be explored in the coming years, for which a detailed site-by-site plan is being worked out, said sources, adding that maritime archaeology will also be revived for underwater explorations.

50 ASI-protected monuments disappear: How did they go 'missing', what happens next

January 05, 2023 7:03 am

The Ministry of Culture recently told Parliament that 50 of India’s 3,693 centrally protected monuments were missing. Have they disappeared? What issues is the ASI facing? We explain.

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Inside Bharat Mandapam: 'Mother of Democracy' exhibition for G20 Summit highlights democratic ethos of India

September 11, 2023 5:21 pm

Set up at Hall No 14 of the Bharat Mandapam complex, the venue of the G20 Summit, the exhibition has texts and images from ancient scriptures portrayed on digital panels