The National Museum of India, a crucial institution preserving the nation’s rich cultural heritage, is currently at the heart of a significant controversy due to the government’s ambitious redevelopment plans…
Tourists entering the Nilgiris and Kodaikanal hill stations are mandated to obtain an e-pass from May 7, until June 30. The e-pass system aims to reduce congestion and the pressure…
In an unprecedented celebration of cultural heritage and athleticism, the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay is set to embark on a journey through UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This innovative initiative,…
Recently some heritage enthusiasts were shocked to note that hundreds of megalithic graves have disappeared from Adraspalle village, Telangana and only about 50 burial sites remain. Ten years ago a…
On April 25 Venice implemented its experimental €5 tourist tax for day visitors. The tax is directed towards curbing the city’s over-tourism problem and projecting the World Heritage site. However,…
Disaster struck the former stock exchange building in Copenhagen, Denmark. The building is one of the oldest structures in the city. The building was undergoing extensive restoration for the occasion…
Concerns over the preservation of Iran’s rich cultural heritage have escalated following remarks by Ali Darabi, Deputy Minister of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, expressing alarm over insufficient funding for the maintenance…
The High Court in the UK rejects campaigners’ case against renewed plans to build a road near Stonehenge. The proposed project threatens Stonehenge’s prestigious World Heritage Site (WHS) tag. Proposed…
The City of London Corporation, in partnership with Purcell Architects, renowned for their expertise in heritage, has introduced a groundbreaking open-access toolkit. This toolkit is specifically crafted to assist owners…
In a significant development aimed at preserving India’s rich cultural heritage, the Bombay High Court has directed the collaboration between UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and ASI…