India nominates Maratha forts for UNESCO Listings
Last week, the Ministry of Culture announced that India will be nominating the ‘Maratha Military Landscape’ for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2024-25. The proposal consists of…
Five lesser-known forts of India
Here is a list of five lesser-known forts in India for your next historic adventure. Daulatabad Fort, Maharashtra Daulatabad Fort is located near the city of Aurangabad. It is a…
AI is reshaping Kashmir’s handwoven carpet industry
In the heart of Kashmir’s traditional handwoven carpet industry lies a centuries-old symbolic code known as Talim. However, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly transforming this age-old process…
Two museums in Britain to loan looted artefacts to Ghana
The British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum have announced a long-term agreement to loan gold and silver treasures taken from West Africa by the British army during colonial…
Experts Call for More WHS in India
In a bid to showcase the vast cultural and historical tapestry that defines India, enthusiasts, and heritage conservationists are rallying for an expansion of the country’s representation on the prestigious…
Madhya Pradesh’s sacred rocks revealed to be dinosaur eggs
In a groundbreaking revelation, rocks once worshipped as sacred Kuldevtas in Madhya Pradesh have been identified as fossilized dinosaur eggs. Madhya Pradesh, known for its rich cultural and historical heritage,…
World Monuments Fund announces over $15 million towards heritage preservation against climate change
The World Monuments Fund (WMF) has announced the ‘Climate Heritage Initiative’, aimed at addressing significant threats to both humanity and cultural heritage sites worldwide. A key focus of these initiatives…
US court declares Madrid Museum as the rightful owner of Nazi-looter painting.
In a landmark decision, a U.S. Appeals Court has ruled in favor of a Madrid museum, declaring it the rightful owner of a Nazi-looted Pissarro painting. The disputed painting is…
LiDAR survey reveals lost ancient cities in the Amazon forest
Archaeologists have uncovered remnants of five cities dating back 2,500 years in the Amazon rainforest, using laser scanning technology. The findings include an intricate network of farmland and roads, marking…
In Memoriam: The Shifting Echoes of Mumbai’s Urban Heritage
As we stand on the precipice of 2024, Mumbai echoes a sombre symphony bidding adieu to the fading remnants of its once-vibrant “urban heritage.” Given the fast-paced dance of progress…