Heritage

The Supreme Court has stepped in to seek crucial details from the Union government regarding the proposed relocation of the 135-year-old Central Secretariat Library in Delhi. This historic institution, home to over 8.5 lakh books, some dating back to 1702, is slated for relocation as part of the ... Read full article.

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.

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.

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.

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.