New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Renowned sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, whose works shaped the visual identity of modern India and whose artistic vision gave form to the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, passed away at his residence in Noida.
Dharamsala, Dec 18 (IANS) At the Norbulingka Institute, a significant centre of Tibetan Buddhist culture, identity, learning and craftsmanship located in the heart of Kangra Valley amidst the Himalayan landscape and once envisioned as a living canvas, the colours are alive, but quietly thinning with youngsters in exile drifting away.
Amman, Dec 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Jordan's Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II on Tuesday, and lauded his contributions to areas like youth development, sports, space, innovation and furthering the welfare of people with disabilities.
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Tuesday that in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Prime Minister's Museum and Library (PMML) in 2025, no decision was taken regarding the non-availability of documents related to former PM Jawaharlal Nehru.
Amman, Dec 16 (IANS) In a special gesture, Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jordan Museum in Amman on Tuesday as Vice-Chair of the facility, Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, gave them a special tour of the museum. The Crown Prince is the 42nd generation direct descendant of Prophet Mohammad.
Amman, Dec 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community in Jordan's capital Amman on Monday. Carrying Indian flags and chanting "Modi Modi" along with "Bharat Mata Ki Jai", gave a rousing welcome to PM Modi as he arrived at his hotel in the Jordanian capital.
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.
