The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in partnership with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) and Serendipity Arts Foundation, has announced India’s National Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. Running from 9 May to 22 November 2026, the pavilion will showcase “Geographies…
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MGMD Scheme Not Linked With ODOP, Govt Tells Lok Sabha
The Union Government on Monday clarified in Parliament that the Ministry of Culture’s Mapping of Cultural Heritage of Villages (MGMD) initiative has no provision for integration with the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme and remains confined to digital documentation of village-level cultural assets. The clarification was provided by Union…
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Cultural Governance Reinforced Through Digital Tech
New Delhi: The Government of India has significantly enhanced digital cultural governance by deploying multiple technology-driven platforms to document, preserve and monitor the nation’s rich cultural heritage, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a written reply, detailed how…
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Gyan Bharatam Mission Digitizes Over 7.5 Lakh Manuscripts
The Gyan Bharatam Mission, launched under the Union Budget 2025-26 by India’s Ministry of Culture, aims to safeguard, preserve, and digitize India’s rich manuscript heritage. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the initiative combines cultural preservation with human capital development, ensuring ancient knowledge continues to inspire future generations….
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India Emerges as Global Hub for Buddhist Dialogue Under PM Modi
New Delhi: India has reaffirmed its historic and spiritual role as the global centre of Buddhist thought and dialogue under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the inaugural session of the Second Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said…
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President Murmu Inaugurates Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Friday inaugurated Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s efforts to preserve and promote its classical language heritage. The newly established Granth Kutir houses an extensive collection of manuscripts and books that reflect India’s deep-rooted intellectual, literary and…
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Vice-President Attends Parakram Diwas at Victoria Memorial
Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday attended the Parakram Diwas celebrations at Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, commemorating the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The event paid homage to one of India’s most resolute freedom fighters whose life embodied courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment…
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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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2nd Global Buddhist Summit to Tackle Global Challenges
The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will organise the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit (GBS) on January 24 and 25, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The high-profile international event aims to explore Buddhist perspectives on some of the most pressing…
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PM Modi Inaugurates Buddha Relics Expo After 125 Years
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Grand International Exposition titled “The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”, marking the historic return of India’s sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha after more than 125 years. The exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Culture at…