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Divya A
Divya A reports on travel, tourism, culture and social issues - not necessarily in that order - for The Indian Express. She's been a journalist for over a decade now, working with Khaleej Times and The Times of India, before settling down at Express. As Sanskriti Prabha Dutt Fellow for Excellence in Journalism, she is researching on the lives of the children of sex workers in India. Follow her on Twitter at @divs13
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Excavation of historical, mythological sites on agenda, ASI gets 3rd of ministry’s budget outlay
February 06, 2023 02:01 IST
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.
Mon, Feb 06, 2023
G20 meeting in Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch to project rural, archaeological tourism
February 04, 2023 02:36 IST
“We are working on rural tourism to improve the experience and promote best practices with suggestions from international boards. We are planning archaeological tourism; the slides of India’s tourist sites will be shown to all delegates,” said Union Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh, while talking to reporters on Friday.
Sat, Feb 04, 2023
Union Budget 2023: Major share in Culture Ministry kitty for ASI
February 02, 2023 04:01 IST
Besides, the Ministry has allocated Rs 1,046.22 crore to the 34 central autonomous bodies under its purview, such as akademis, museums, libraries and other cultural institutions across India, to support their programmes and activities.
Thu, Feb 02, 2023
Rs 600 crore set aside for Prasar Bharati revamp
February 02, 2023 03:14 IST
The scheme aims to boost public sector broadcasting in the country and focuses on infrastructure development of Prasar Bharati, including All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD).
Thu, Feb 02, 2023
Budget 2023 | Tourism sector to be promoted on mission mode, focus on developing 50 destinations: FM Sitharaman
February 01, 2023 14:09 IST
These destinations will be selected through challenge mode, using an integrated and innovative approach, while the focus of development of tourism would be on domestic as well as foreign tourists, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
Thu, Feb 02, 2023
National interest content: What exactly is expected of private TV channels under the policy?
January 31, 2023 17:45 IST
From March 1, private TV channels in the country will be required to air 'national interest content' for 30 minutes every day, based on certain themes given by the I&B ministry.
Tue, Jan 31, 2023
From March, broadcast 15 hours of monthly national interest content: Govt to channels
January 31, 2023 04:04 IST
The recent guidelines for uplinking and downlinking of television channels included a requirement for private broadcasters to undertake public service broadcasting for 30 minutes every day, based on certain themes given by the ministry.
Tue, Jan 31, 2023
The different styles that came together to form Mughal Gardens, now Amrit Udyan
January 28, 2023 21:04 IST
The gardens in Rashtrapati Bhavan were never officially named Mughal Gardens, they came to be known so owing to the style of architecture.
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
Mughal Gardens now Amrit Udyan, BJP hails end of ‘slave mentality’
January 28, 2023 17:38 IST
Rashtrapati Bhavan announcement comes days ahead of the gardens being opened to public.
Sun, Jan 29, 2023
Calls to boycott films negative talk, vitiates atmosphere, says Thakur amid ‘Pathaan’ row
January 27, 2023 18:44 IST
Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too cautioned BJP leaders against making unnecessary remarks on films and personalities to grab headlines.
Sat, Jan 28, 2023
On Republic Day, Ministry of Culture’s tableau presents the power of feminine divinity
January 26, 2023 13:39 IST
This was the second time that the dancers of the cultural programme were selected through the Vande Bharatam competition.
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
‘Deeply concerned’: Editors Guild urges Centre to expunge amendment to IT Act rules
January 25, 2023 15:44 IST
Determination of fake news cannot be in the sole hands of the government and will result in the censorship of the press, the Editors Guild of India has said in a letter to Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
No entry from Pakistan for SCO Film Festival to be held in Mumbai this week
January 24, 2023 12:43 IST
The event conducted by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) will be held from Jan 27-30 at Nariman Point in Mumbai and will see the participation of all other Member States in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
US visa: Embassy opens special slots on Saturdays for first-time applicants
January 23, 2023 17:17 IST
This is part of a multi-pronged initiative to address the backlog in visa processing caused by Covid-19, the US Embassy said.
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
On Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary, PM Modi says working to realise his vision
January 23, 2023 10:34 IST
The prime minister also virtually inaugurated a model of a proposed memorial dedicated to Bose in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and named 21 islands after Param Vir Chakra awardees.
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
2,500 years in layers: Purana Qila prepares history walk for G20 guests
January 23, 2023 04:10 IST
Currently, one of the excavated trenches at the site is being turned into a visitors' spot by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), where those who walk in can see “a continuous habitation of 2,500 years”, according to the agency.
Mon, Jan 23, 2023
Pakistani OTT app, YouTube videos, now BBC film: How Centre has wielded IT Rules emergency powers
January 22, 2023 18:43 IST
The government has come under fire from the Opposition for directing YouTube and Twitter to take down links sharing a documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots. While Derek O’Brien has accused it of “censorship”, Kiren Rijiju has criticised the “colonial intoxication of some people”.
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
Documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots: Govt orders YouTube, Twitter to block BBC film on Modi, Opposition says censorship
January 21, 2023 16:11 IST
Platforms act on I&B order; officials claim film can impact foreign relations, public order.
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
‘Indian food for the West was a spicy cuisine restricted to curries and tikkas. This is changing’: Chef Shreeya Adka
January 21, 2023 15:30 IST
Coimbatore-based chef, Shreeya Adka, on choosing to set up her fine dining restaurant in a tier-two city and bringing Tulu cuisine to the forefront
Sat, Jan 21, 2023
Govt: Celebrities, influencers promoting products must disclose ‘material’ interestSign In to read
January 20, 2023 17:30 IST
In case of violation, the penalty prescribed for misleading advertisement under the Consumer Protection Act 2019 will be applicable.
Sat, Jan 21, 2023
‘Determination of fake news can’t be in sole hands of govt’: Editors Guild on draft amendments to IT Rules
January 20, 2023 11:52 IST
The amendment gives authority to PIB to determine the veracity of news reports, and anything termed "fake" will have to be taken down by online intermediaries, including social media platforms
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Air India’s 4k strong ‘Maharaja Collection’ of artworks formally transferred to NGMASign In to read
January 19, 2023 05:15 IST
The handing over ceremony of the collection was attended by Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy, besides senior officials from both ministries.
Thu, Jan 19, 2023
No truth in Ganga cruise getting stuck in Chhapra: Govt
January 16, 2023 18:36 IST
The MV Ganga Vilas could not dock owing to the shallow water near Doriganj in Chhapra district, according to reports.
Tue, Jan 17, 2023
MD of National Film Development Corporation, which organised IFFI, replaced
January 16, 2023 01:14 IST
As per a Ministry order issued on January 11, the interim charge of NFDC was handed to Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Films), with immediate effect.
Mon, Jan 16, 2023
No party can reinstate Article 370 in J&K: Anurag
January 15, 2023 21:19 IST
“At the time, most parliamentarians were hardly interested in knowing the ground realities of Kashmir, and the Sonia Gandhi-Manmohan Singh government would talk about greater autonomy of Kashmir,” Thakur said, speaking at a function to mark 75 years of RSS-affiliated Hindi magazine, Panchjanya, in New Delhi.
Mon, Jan 16, 2023