Jaipur Walled City Heritage Conservation Project
The Jaipur Walled City Heritage Conservation Project aims to preserve the architectural and cultural heritage of Jaipur’s historic city, which became a UNESCO World Heritage…
Architecture & Heritage of India
Moidams of Assam: How These Royal Tombs Became a UNESCO Sensation!
The Moidams of Assam, ancient burial mounds of the Ahom dynasty, have recently been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking a significant…
India’s First Sunken Museum at Humayun Tomb
India’s first sunken museum will open at the Humayun’s Tomb complex in Delhi on July 29, 2024, with public access starting July 30. This museum,…
Charaideo Moidams Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
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World’s Largest Ramayan Temple in Bihar
Summary: The construction of the Viraat Ramayan Mandir in East Champaran, Bihar, has entered its second phase, aiming to create the world’s largest Ramayan temple.…
Indian Post Office Act, 1898
The Indian Post Office Act of 1898 was repealed on June 18, 2024, and replaced by the Post Office Act, 2023. The new Act introduces…
Virupaksha Temple Collapse
The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, experienced a collapse of its saalu mantap due to heavy rainfall. The temple, dating back to the 7th century…
22 New Products Added to Geographical Indication (GI) Registry
The concept of Geographical Indications (GI) tags is all about acknowledging and protecting products that are unique to a specific geographical region. These tags signify…
Tripura: Matabari Pera Prasad, Rignai Pachara textiles get GI Tag
The initiative by the Tripura government and NERAMAC to secure Geographical Indication (GI) tags for Matabari Pera Prasad and Rignai Pachara textiles highlights a significant…
