**** This article is a collaboration between IHP and Sthāpatya Samvad.**** Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) new policy to combat air pollution is about to change the centuries-old traditional cooking style…
World Monuments Fund (MWF) has revealed the 25 sites selected for the 2025 World Monuments Watch. Two Indian heritage sites find themselves on this list – Bhuj historic water supply…
**** This article is a collaboration between IHP and Sthāpatya Samvad. We wanted to draw attention to the recent case of vandalism at a WHS in Mumbai.**** A serious act…
The Indian government has recently taken a significant step towards recognising the country’s geological heritage by submitting ten geological sites to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for consideration as…
Karnataka boasts the second-highest number of protected monuments in India. Beyond the renowned and frequently visited sites in Belur, Halebid, and Hampi, there are numerous structures constructed by rulers from…
In the expansive plains of northern Tanzania, a clash of cultures and livelihoods has ignited a contentious debate over the future of tourism and the preservation of indigenous traditions. At…
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…
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…
On the behest of Cecilie Hollberg, director of Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence’s attorney office has filed a series of court cases, citing Italy’s landmark cultural heritage code. However, experts question the…