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India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Saturday India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices and will do whatever is right in the national interest and for the global good without being intimidated to “conform”. “In an age of globalisation, technology and tradition must march together,” said Mr. Jaishankar. Bharat can never permit others to …

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India's architecture fans guard Mumbai's Art Deco past

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: A towering cinema with a roofline like an ocean liner stands out in India's financial capital Mumbai, part of a remarkable Art Deco architectural heritage that campaigners say needs protection. A sweep of some Art Deco buildings -- including offices, colleges and residential complexes -- was listed on UNESCO's World Heritage list in 2018, alongside the city's Victorian Gothic …

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India can never permit others to have veto on its choices: EAM Jaishankar

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices and will do whatever is right in the national interest and for the global good without being intimidated to 'conform'. Bharat can never permit others to have a veto on its choices," he said. "For too long we were schooled …

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Kannada Sahitya Sammelana displays ancient scripts, celebrates heritage

New Indian Express

MYSURU: A school going boy with curiosity leaned closer to a monitor, trying to decipher an ancient Kannada script displayed on the screen. This scene, a mix of wonder and camaraderie, was one of many at the Akshara Bhandara platform that captivated visitors during the 87th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in Mandya on Saturday. The interactive exhibits captivated attendees with its …

Karnataka Ancient Kannada Sammelana Bhandara Platform

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Mudumal's 3,000-Year-Old Menhirs Could Gain UNESCO Recognition

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:Mudumal, a small village in Narayanpet, could gain international acclaim for its 3,000-year-old megalithic menhirs, the only one of their kind, which hold historical, cultural and astronomical significance. The organisation is researching the site and making efforts to bring the Unesco World Heritage Site tag for Mudumal. "While Korea also has some depictions of Ursa Major, Mudumal is the only …

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Establish geopark in Visakhapatnam, INTACH urges the Union and State governments

The Hindu

The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage Visakhapatnam convener D. Rajasekhar Reddy has urged the State and Central governments to work on establishing geopark in Visakhapatnam as the city has the potential to join the prestigious UNESCO Global Geoparks Network. The initiative of geopark would involve integrating major geological and archaeological sites under a unified Geopark Management Authority …

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King Charles stars in Countryfile Christmas special as he invites Matt Baker to Highgrove

Daily Mail

King Charles beamed as he showed presenter Matt Baker around the estate King Charles has filmed a Christmas special of BBC Countryfile at Highgrove where he was presented with handmade decorations from furniture students. The Countryfile team spent two days at Highgrove - which is run by the King's Foundation - where they spoke to gardeners events team, chefs, students …

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Tirumala to have vision document in line with Chandrababu Naidu's Vision 2047

India Today

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams announced the launch of Tirumala Vision 2047, an initiative aimed at the sustainable development, environmental management, and heritage conservation of the town. This initiative aligns with the state government's Swarna Andhra Vision 2047, with an emphasis on transforming Tirumala into a globally recognised model of spiritual and sustainable growth. The initiative aims to blend traditional aesthetics with …

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Fostering an awareness of 20th-century architectural heritage

China Daily

Part of the stepped garden residence complex on the North China University of Technology campus. Still in use, Lyu's project was inscribed on the fourth batch of Chinese 20th-century architectural heritage sites, co-presented by the Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the Architectural Society of China in 2019. To keep up with the international trend of studying and safeguarding 20th-century architectural …

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TTD invites experts to draft Tirumala Vision 2047 document

Deccan Chronicle

The devasthanam has issued a Request for Proposal, inviting experienced agencies to contribute their expertise for planned development, heritage preservation and environmental sustainability of the sacred Tirumala hill town. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has already emphasised the importance of preserving Tirumala’s cultural and religious heritage while incorporating sustainable and contemporary design principles to enhance pilgrims’ experience. His vision focuses …

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‘Being bald is OK, but going bald is horrible’: Men are opening up about hair loss

LA Times

John-Jonne Smith enjoyed a flourishing head of hair for much of his life. “Using the Rogaine and the hair powders — that was my grieving for five years,” says Smith, who describes the period of time as fighting a losing battle that ultimately led to self-acceptance. “Being bald is OK, but going bald is horrible,” says Stuart Heritage, journalist and …

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Telangana tourism policy to create 3 L jobs

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:The state government has announced its first-ever comprehensive tourism policy, ‘Telangana Tourism Policy 2025-30,’ in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Despite welcoming 60.75 million domestic and 68,400 international tourists in 2022, Telangana’s share in national tourism arrivals dropped to 3.51 per cent, placing it ninth among Indian states. Its primary goals include: Positioning Telangana among the top five states in …

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Gold Coast City Council buys $10 million Eaglemont estate for Springbrook eco-tourism

ABC

The Gold Coast council has purchased a sprawling luxury estate in Springbrook for more than $10 million, which could serve as "a landing spot for a cableway", Mayor Tom Tate says. The City of Gold Coast on Tuesday announced it had purchased the Eaglemont Estate next to the World Heritage-listed Springbrook National Park, with plans to redevelop the 63-hectare site …

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Intl photographers capture Tai'an's charm

China Daily

A group of 25 world-renowned photographers of the International Federation of Photographic Art from countries including China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain recently embarked on a photographic journey in Tai'an, Shandong province. Following their visit to the mountain, the photographers immersed themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Tai'an by visiting the Daimiao Temple, located at the foot …

Tai Mount Tai Photographers Shadow Puppetry

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Taicang takes measures to preserve Jiangnan Sizhu

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: December 17, 2024 In recent years, Taicang has been committed to preserving and developing Jiangnan Sizhu, a national intangible cultural heritage item originating in the city. One notable achievement is the gold award secured by Taicang Wuyang Sizhu Orchestra at the third International Jiangnan Sizhu Invitational Competition in 2015, which brought Taicang's efforts to develop this art …

Taicang Jiangnan Sizhu Sizhu

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Crown of iconic Queen Victoria statue damaged at Cubbon Park

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: The crown of the iconic Queen Victoria’s statue at Queen’s Circle in the city has been damaged. Heritage Beku, which first raised an alarm, in its X post said, “We are deeply shocked to find the crown missing from the statue. We hope it’s not a case of vandalism, and that the crown is returned and restored.” Dr Umesh, …

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NDMC to create new dept to oversee art and culture in New Delhi

Hindustan Times

New Delhi An installation at the Ashoka Road roundabout. The New Delhi Municipal Council, which oversees the heritage areas and VIP pockets of Lutyens’ Delhi, decided to carve a department to focus on art, culture and heritage of the area, officials aware of the development said. “The proposal for the establishment of a new department focused on conserving heritage of …

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Rakhigarhi Mahotsav to shed light on ancient site from December 20 to 22

Hindustan Times

The Haryana government’s department of heritage and tourism has organised the first ever Rakhigarhi Mahotsav from December 20 to 22 to shed light on the recent discoveries at the Rakhigarhi archaeological site in Hisar district and promote appreciation and awareness of the culture of the people who lived there. The festival will include heritage walks led by archaeologists who have …

Haryana Site Rakhigarhi Asi Mounds Excavations

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What Is Heritage Travel?

Huff Post

SolStock via Getty Images If you're interested in connecting with your roots and getting an authentic travel experience, a heritage trip might be for you. “Heritage travel is when you explore destinations tied to your ancestry or cultural roots,” said Gabby Beckford, founder of the travel site Packs Light. “It’s about discovering more about yourself, your family stories, and your …

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Spring Festival becomes an intangible cultural heritage of humanity

China Daily

People wear the dragon heads they made to celebrate the Spring Festival on Feb 3 in Recife, Brazil. WANG TIANCONG/XINHUA Museums across China have been posting animated videos on Weibo featuring singing and dancing cultural relics to celebrate the recent decision made by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to put the Spring Festival on the Heritage List. …

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Spring Festival becomes an intangible cultural heritage of humanity

China Daily

People wear the dragon heads they made to celebrate the Spring Festival on Feb 3 in Recife, Brazil. WANG TIANCONG/XINHUA Museums across China have been posting animated videos on Weibo featuring singing and dancing cultural relics to celebrate the recent decision made by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to put the Spring Festival on the Heritage List. …

Culture Spring China World Cultural Chinese Spring Festival

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Eyre Peninsula desalination plant has no comprehensive Aboriginal heritage survey

ABC

Traditional owners have slammed the South Australian government's process for approving a site for Port Lincoln's $330 million desalination plant. The plant will be built at Billy Lights Point at the entrance to Porter Bay on the outskirts of Port Lincoln, despite significant community opposition. The Barngarla people are native title holders of much of the Lower Eyre Peninsula, including …

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Intl photographers capture Tai'an's charm

China Daily

A group of 25 world-renowned photographers of the International Federation of Photographic Art from countries including China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain recently embarked on a photographic journey in Tai'an, Shandong province. Following their visit to the mountain, the photographers immersed themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Tai'an by visiting the Daimiao Temple, located at the foot …

Tai Mount Tai Photographers Shadow Puppetry

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Taj Mahal builders lost hands, Ram Mandir workers honoured: Yogi Adityanath

India Today

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that while the hands of workers who built the Taj Mahal were "chopped off", Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured the construction workers who worked at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. "You would have seen how on January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was giving respect to the workers who constructed the Ram Mandir. …

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India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices: EAM Jaishankar

India's architecture fans guard Mumbai's Art Deco past

India can never permit others to have veto on its choices: EAM Jaishankar

Kannada Sahitya Sammelana displays ancient scripts, celebrates heritage

Mudumal's 3,000-Year-Old Menhirs Could Gain UNESCO Recognition

Establish geopark in Visakhapatnam, INTACH urges the Union and State governments

King Charles stars in Countryfile Christmas special as he invites Matt Baker to Highgrove

Tirumala to have vision document in line with Chandrababu Naidu's Vision 2047

Fostering an awareness of 20th-century architectural heritage

TTD invites experts to draft Tirumala Vision 2047 document

‘Being bald is OK, but going bald is horrible’: Men are opening up about hair loss

Telangana tourism policy to create 3 L jobs

Gold Coast City Council buys $10 million Eaglemont estate for Springbrook eco-tourism

Intl photographers capture Tai'an's charm

Taicang takes measures to preserve Jiangnan Sizhu

Crown of iconic Queen Victoria statue damaged at Cubbon Park

NDMC to create new dept to oversee art and culture in New Delhi

Rakhigarhi Mahotsav to shed light on ancient site from December 20 to 22

What Is Heritage Travel?

Spring Festival becomes an intangible cultural heritage of humanity

Spring Festival becomes an intangible cultural heritage of humanity

Eyre Peninsula desalination plant has no comprehensive Aboriginal heritage survey

Intl photographers capture Tai'an's charm

Taj Mahal builders lost hands, Ram Mandir workers honoured: Yogi Adityanath