Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam that underscores the timeless virtues of humility, courage and selfless action, drawing attention to values deeply rooted in India’s civilisational ethos. The verse, shared on social media platform X, reflects the belief that true warriors do not indulge in self-praise…
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India Showcases 362 Festivals in National Exchange
New Delhi: India’s cultural diversity found vibrant expression in 2024–25 as 362 cultural festivals were organized across the country under the National Cultural Exchange Programme (NCEP), reinforcing the spirit of unity in diversity. The festivals were organised by all Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs), autonomous bodies functioning under the Ministry of…
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Youth & Heritage Meet at Kashi Tamil Sangamam
Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 in Varanasi has emerged as a vibrant showcase of India’s civilisational continuity and linguistic unity, bringing together students, teachers, artisans and spiritual scholars to celebrate the shared heritage of Kashi and Tamil Nadu. Speaking at the event, Union Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development…
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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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President Murmu Presents National Handicrafts Awards
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Handicrafts Awards for 2023 and 2024, celebrating master craftspersons and designers for preserving India’s living craft traditions while pointing to new pathways for entrepreneurship and sustainability. Recognising craft, livelihoods and cultural continuity At a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan,…
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UNESCO Heritage Event Opens; PM Praises Unity
The 20th Session of UNESCO’s Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage commenced in New Delhi today, bringing together delegates from more than 150 nations. Hosted at the iconic Red Fort, the global meet aims to advance the preservation, transmission, and celebration of living cultural practices that define humanity’s shared heritage. Prime…
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Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam 2025 in Vijayawadal
Vijayawada, 7 December 2025: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Sangeet Natak Akademi, will host the third edition of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam in Vijayawada on 6 and 7 December 2025. The festival celebrates Telugu music traditions and positions the city as…
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ASI to Maintain 3,685 Monuments; NCF Boosts Heritage PPPs
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) currently undertakes conservation, maintenance and visitor-amenity works at 3,685 ancient monuments and archaeological sites of national importance across India, the government said in an official release. These efforts include routine repairs, pathways, landscaping, drinking water and toilet facilities as and when resources permit. Antiquities…
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Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Maps 6.38 Lakh Villages
The Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) programme has completed identification of 6,38,365 villages for cultural mapping across India, the Ministry of Culture said on Thursday. Of these, structured cultural data for 6,23,449 villages has already been uploaded to the MGMD national portal, marking a major step in cataloguing village-level heritage…
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Vice-President Radhakrishnan Highlights Gita’s Timeless Guidance at Kurukshetra
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, delivered a powerful and reflective address at the Akhil Bhartiya Devsthanam Sammelan in Kurukshetra on Sunday. Held alongside the International Gita Mahotsav 2025, the event celebrated Bharat’s spiritual legacy, the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, and the nation’s collective journey towards…