Heritage
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Sarnath Joins UNESCO World Heritage List: India's 45th Gem!
India celebrates a major cultural victory as the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon, is officially inscribed on the…
Sarnath, the revered ancient Buddhist site, has officially been added to the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List, marking a monumental achievement for India's rich cultural legacy. This …Sarnath, the revered ancient Buddhist site, has officially been added to the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List, marking a monumental achievement for India's rich cultural legacy. This significant inclusion on Saturday brings the total number of Indian sites on the coveted list to 45, ... Read full article.
Delhi Gymkhana Club: A Century of History Under Threat of Closure
The Delhi Gymkhana Club faces a major hurdle as the government eyes its land for defense. Will this 100-year-old heritage site survive? Here’s the la…
The Delhi Gymkhana Club, a landmark that has stood the test of time for over a century, is currently caught in a high-stakes legal battle over its survival. Known for its lush greenery and …The Delhi Gymkhana Club, a landmark that has stood the test of time for over a century, is currently caught in a high-stakes legal battle over its survival. Known for its lush greenery and colonial-era roots at 2, Safdarjung Road, this exclusive institution recently faced a major scare when the ... Read full article.
Delhi Gymkhana Club Fights Eviction: High Court to Hear Urgent Plea
The iconic Delhi Gymkhana Club faces a June 5 deadline to vacate for defense infrastructure. Will the High Court stop the eviction? Get the latest on…
The iconic Delhi Gymkhana Club, a fixture of Lutyens' Delhi since 1913, is currently locked in a high-stakes legal battle with the Central government. The dispute comes after the Land and D…The iconic Delhi Gymkhana Club, a fixture of Lutyens' Delhi since 1913, is currently locked in a high-stakes legal battle with the Central government. The dispute comes after the Land and Development Office (L&DO) issued a notice requiring the club to vacate its sprawling 27.3-acre premises by June ... Read full article.
Goa's Urrak Season: A Fresh Dive into the Local Spirit
Discover Goa's urrak season—from village bottle exchanges to plantation tours—as locals savor the fruity, first-distilled drink that becomes Feni.
In Goa, a summer ritual returns each April and May: urrak, the first-distilled, lightly spiked precursor to Feni. For a parched Goan population, this fruity drink is best savored at the sou…In Goa, a summer ritual returns each April and May: urrak, the first-distilled, lightly spiked precursor to Feni. For a parched Goan population, this fruity drink is best savored at the source. Locals greet each other with the barter of freshly filled, reused bottles and loud proclamations of 'this ... Read full article.
CM Yogi Adityanath Talks About The Redevelopment in Varanasi
Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat sits at the crossroads of heritage and progress as large development plans unfold. CM Yogi Adityanath vows action against…
PM Modi to Lead Shaurya Yatra at Somnath, marking 1,000 years of resilience
PM Modi to visit Somnath Temple on Jan 11, leading a 1-km Shaurya Yatra as India marks 1,000 years since the shrine's first attack, celebrating faith…
Chennai’s Anglo-Indian Heart: Keeping a Vanishing Heritage Alive
Chennai's Anglo-Indian community preserves music, stories and century-old Pallavaram villas ahead of the 2026 World Anglo-Indian Reunion.