cultural heritage

March 18, 2025 11:17 AM

India’s cultural heritage goes digital: NMMA leads comprehensive preservation efforts

Launched in 2007, the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA) aims to systematically document and digitize India’s vast built heritage, sites, and antiquities. Despite being one of the richest nations in cultural heritage, India has faced challenges in research and conservation due to scattered and undocumented records. NMMA addresses these issues by creating a unified national database through standardized documentation and training programs. Since its inception, NMMA has made n...

January 26, 2025 12:55 PM

Bihar, MP and Tripura celebrate unique heritage and wildlife conservation at 76th Republic Day parade

Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Tripura displayed their unique cultural legacies and successful wildlife conservation initiatives at the 76th Republic Day Parade. Bihar's tableau celebrated the historic event of Dharma Chakra Pravartana at the 76th Republic Day Parade on Sunday at the Kartavya Path. Dharma Chakra Pravartana, or "Turning of the Wheel of Law," marks the event when Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. From ancient times, Bihar has been a lan...

September 16, 2024 6:12 PM

Hunar Indian Folk & Tribal Art Exhibition opens in Dubai, highlighting rich cultural heritage

The Dubai Art Centre, one of the city's oldest art institutions, is currently hosting the "Hunar" exhibition, a captivating display of Indian folk and tribal art. The exhibition highlights the rich cultural heritage of India's folk and tribal art forms. Folk art, often associated with rural communities, encompasses a wide range of themes, while tribal art is specifically tied to indigenous communities, reflecting their unique customs, rituals, and deep connection to nature. Organized by Videsha...