Paying tribute to one of India’s most iconic sporting institutions, Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Saturday unveiled a commemorative postage stamp marking the 150th anniversary of the Bombay Gymkhana. The special stamp was released at the historic Bombay Gymkhana premises…
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UNESCO ICH 20th Meet Ends; Deepavali Listed
The 20th Session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage concluded successfully today at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, bringing together cultural ministers, practitioners and experts from across the globe. The week-long gathering reviewed nominations, discussed safeguarding strategies and reaffirmed international cooperation to preserve…
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Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav: MoTA Celebrates Tribal Voices
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) took centre stage at Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025, held on 11 December at National Bal Bhawan, New Delhi, to spotlight India’s tribal linguistic heritage. Under the festival’s theme “Many Languages, One Emotion,” MoTA showcased printed and digital resources from Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) of…
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PM Modi Honors Bharati on Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary, describing the legendary poet as one of the most powerful voices of India’s cultural, spiritual, and national awakening. Bharati, revered as a revolutionary writer and an architect of modern Tamil literature, remains an enduring symbol…
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PM Modi Lauds Sanskrit’s Role in Doordarshan’s Suprabhatam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again brought national attention to the enduring significance of Sanskrit, praising Doordarshan’s long-running morning program Suprabhatam for integrating Sanskrit subhāṣitas into its daily broadcast. His remarks, shared through a post on X, highlight how the language continues to influence India’s cultural, spiritual, and philosophical…
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National Digital Policy: Safeguarding India’s Heritage
New Delhi : As India accelerates digitisation of built heritage and archival collections, policymakers and heritage professionals are increasingly calling for a formal National Digital Preservation Policy to guarantee long-term access, authenticity and security of digital cultural records. Recent steps including the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA) digitisation…
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PM Modi Greets Assam on Asom Diwas, Reaffirms Cultural Revival
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the people of Assam on Asom Diwas, praising the state’s cultural heritage and reiterating the Centre’s commitment to realise the vision of Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha. In a message posted on X on December 2, 2025, the Prime Minister highlighted collaborative development efforts…
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PM Congratulates Vedamurti Devavrat on Dandakrama Parayanam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe for completing the Dandakrama Parayanam, an uninterrupted recitation of 2,000 mantras from the Shukla Yajurveda’s Madhyandini branch, accomplished in 50 consecutive days. In a message posted on X on December 2, 2025, the Prime Minister described the feat as one that…
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Sardar@150 Padyatra: Unity & Green Legacy
The Sardar@150 Padyatra in Vadodara achieved a landmark milestone on its sixth day, covering the longest single-day distance of 21.6 km and taking the cumulative march to 93.6 km. Starting at Lingasthali in Taluka Dabhoi, the day began with the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” tree plantation initiative, planting 562…
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Government Proposes Major Tourism Development in Nalanda
The Union Ministry of Tourism has proposed a comprehensive plan for the development and promotion of Nalanda as a key tourism and pilgrimage destination in Bihar. Following discussions with the State Government of Bihar, officials have requested a Destination Strategy and Development Plan for Nalanda to implement effective infrastructure and…