The Ministry of Panchayati Raj conducted a day-long brainstorming session titled “Meri Parampara–Meri Virasat” in New Delhi, focusing on the documentation and digital preservation of tribal heritage in Chhattisgarh. The session brought together officials from the Ministry, Panchayat and Rural Development Department of Chhattisgarh, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the…
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Centre Removes 18 Sites from Protected Monuments List
New Delhi: The Central Government has delisted 18 monuments from the list of protected monuments after determining that they no longer meet the criteria of national importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958. The development was disclosed by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism…
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Republic Day 2026: Vande Mataram 150 Years Tableau
The Ministry of Culture will present a powerful and evocative tableau at the Republic Day Parade 2026, commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram, India’s national song. The tableau aims to foreground the song as a living symbol of India’s civilisational memory, cultural continuity, and collective national consciousness, connecting the freedom…
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IGNCA to Host Kapila Vatsyayan Memorial Lecture Textile Show
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is set to honour the intellectual and cultural legacy of renowned scholar Dr Kapila Vatsyayan through a memorial lecture and a curated textile exhibition drawn from her personal collection. The twin events will be held on December 29, 2025, at IGNCA’s…
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Sanskriti Jammu & Kashmir Highlights Region’s Ancient Culture
Jammu and Kashmir is not only known for its natural beauty but also as a cradle of India’s cultural, spiritual, and philosophical heritage. This essence was celebrated with the launch of the film and coffee table book ‘Sanskriti Jammu & Kashmir’ at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts…
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NESTS Concludes GI-Tagged Tribal Art Workshop & Exhibition
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, successfully concluded the three-day National Level GI-Tagged Tribal Art Workshop & Exhibition – Cultural Extravaganza at IGNCA, New Delhi, held from 24–26 November 2025. The event gathered 139 EMRS students, 34 Art & Music teachers, and 10 nationally…
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Sacred Jore Sahib Enshrined at Patna Sahib Gurdwara
In a historic and spiritually uplifting ceremony, the sacred Jore Sahib the holy footwear of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj and Mata Sahib Kaur Ji — was enshrined at the revered Takhat Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib on November 1, 2025. The event witnessed the presence of Union Minister…
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IGNCA to Inaugurate ‘Mann ki Baat’ Art Exhibition on Sept 16
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Kaladarsana Division, will host the inauguration of a special art exhibition titled ‘Mann ki Baat’ on 16 September 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA, New Delhi. The exhibition draws inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popular monthly radio…