New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the release of a special postal cover honouring Emperor Perumpidugu Mutharaiyar II, also known as Suvaran Maran, describing him as a visionary ruler, able administrator, and a steadfast protector of Tamil culture.
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Vice-President (V-P) C. P. Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II (Suvaran Maran) on Sunday at the Vice-President's Enclave here, an official said.
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) It becomes impossible to ignore -- when a centuries-old Deepam lighting ritual in Tamil Nadu is projected as a threat to communal harmony, while political attempts to resurrect the Babri Masjid narrative in West Bengal are met with studied silence -- as an uncomfortable truth.
Saharanpur, Dec 13 (IANS) Saharanpur, long known as the hub of exquisite wood carving in India, is today witnessing its traditional craft gain global admiration.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) India on Friday said that it has seen reports about damage to conservation facilities at the World Heritage Site of Preah Vihar during the ongoing border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, stressing that any damage to the cultural heritage in the region is "unfortunate" and a "matter of concern."
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Vivekanand Education Society (VES) on Friday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Mumbai to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Sindhi language, heritage, and cultural studies.
Kingston, Dec 11 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide celebrated the inclusion of Diwali in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity -- marking the global recognition of one of India's foremost cultural and spiritual festivals.
Nairobi, Dec 11 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh joined the celebrations at the historic Sri Ram Temple in Kenya to mark Diwali's inclusion in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Kohima, Dec 10 (IANS) Showcasing a vibrant array of traditional performances by cultural troupes from all eight Northeastern states, especially Nagaland, the 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival concluded on Wednesday night with pomp and gaiety at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama near Kohima.
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Leaders across party lines on Wednesday welcomed the inclusion of Diwali -- one of India's foremost cultural and spiritual festivals -- in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, calling it a "commendable" step and a moment of pride for the country.
