Lack of funds and sale of Aspinwall House casts shadows on Kochi Biennale 2024
Uncertainty looms over Kochi Biennale 2024 due to a lack of funds and the likely sale of its prime venue, the Aspinwall House. The sixth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale(KMB), also…
New research sheds light on the unusual location of the Pyramids in Egypt
Researchers from the University of North Carolina Wilmington using radar satellite imagery found a major extinct branch of the Nile. The extinct branch of the river flowed through the foothills…
300-year-old Fillipino town re-emerges due to extreme heatwaves and drought
Pantabangan town in the Phillippines was submerged in the 1970s to construct a reservoir and only emerges from the water when weather conditions turn extremely dry and hot. This recent…
Ancient Nandi and Vishnu Idols Unearthed in Thanjavur
In a significant archaeological discovery, a pair of ancient idols, one of Nandi (Bull) and the other of Lord Vishnu, have been unearthed near Budalur in the Thanjavur district. The…
Redevelopment Plans for National Museum of India Spark Controversy
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…
Royal Łazienki Museum receives a mysterious package with 17th century Dutch Tiles
The Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw has received an anonymous package from Canada containing 12 Dutch tiles from the 17th century that were lost during World War II. These recovered…
Will an e-pass help save the natural heritage of Nilgiris?
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…
Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay.
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,…
Ancient Bronze Idols Discovered in Haryana Village
In a startling archaeological find, three bronze idols, believed to date back approximately 400 years, have been unearthed during excavation for a house construction project in Mohammadpur Baghanki village of…
Scores of megalithic graves disappear in Telangana
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…