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'Granth Kutir' for classical Indian books, manuscripts opens, Pg10

Rashtrapati Bhavan inaugurates 'Granth Kutir' featuring 2,300 ancient Indian texts, replacing colonial-era books to promote cultural heritage.

Literature Architecture

24 Jan, 2026

'Granth Kutir' for classical Indian books, manuscripts opens, Pg10

Rashtrapati Bhavan inaugurates 'Granth Kutir' featuring 2,300 ancient Indian texts, replacing colonial-era books to promote cultural heritage.

24 Jan, 2026

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Bids invited to demolish Krishi Bhawan, Shastri Bhawan, Pg4

Government advances Central Vista project, inviting bids for demolition of Krishi Bhawan, Shastri Bhawan to construct new Central Secretariat buildings.

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

21 Jan, 2026

Bids invited to demolish Krishi Bhawan, Shastri Bhawan, Pg4

Government advances Central Vista project, inviting bids for demolition of Krishi Bhawan, Shastri Bhawan to construct new Central Secretariat buildings.

21 Jan, 2026

Art Forms Architecture Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

A display plan for the Piprawaha relics, Pg7

Piprawaha relics, reunited after a century, spark debate on museum display strategies and heritage preservation in India.

Art Forms Architecture Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

19 Jan, 2026

A display plan for the Piprawaha relics, Pg7

Piprawaha relics, reunited after a century, spark debate on museum display strategies and heritage preservation in India.

19 Jan, 2026

Architecture

What Zehanpora stupas shed light on: Kashmir's rich Buddhist past, Pg19

Zehanpora stupas excavation reveals Kashmir's rich Buddhist past dating back 2,000 years, mentioned in PM Modi's Mann ki Baat.

Architecture

12 Jan, 2026

What Zehanpora stupas shed light on: Kashmir's rich Buddhist past, Pg19

Zehanpora stupas excavation reveals Kashmir's rich Buddhist past dating back 2,000 years, mentioned in PM Modi's Mann ki Baat.

12 Jan, 2026

Art Forms Architecture India and its Neighbourhood Relations

How the Piprahwa gems came home, Pg12

India retrieves Piprahwa Buddhist relics after intense diplomatic efforts and philanthropic intervention, averting auction and ensuring their return after 127 years.

Art Forms Architecture India and its Neighbourhood Relations

10 Jan, 2026

How the Piprahwa gems came home, Pg12

India retrieves Piprahwa Buddhist relics after intense diplomatic efforts and philanthropic intervention, averting auction and ensuring their return after 127 years.

10 Jan, 2026

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

As monument conservation opens up to pvt sector, ASI's sole mandate ends, Pg9

Private sector to join monument conservation, ending ASI's sole mandate; 250 monuments listed for corporate adoption.

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

9 Jan, 2026

As monument conservation opens up to pvt sector, ASI's sole mandate ends, Pg9

Private sector to join monument conservation, ending ASI's sole mandate; 250 monuments listed for corporate adoption.

9 Jan, 2026

Architecture India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

INSV Kaundinya begins journey to Oman, Pg2

Ancient stitched ship 'Kaundinya' retraces historic maritime routes from Porbandar to Muscat, facing challenges with traditional design and rough seas.

Architecture India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

4 Jan, 2026

INSV Kaundinya begins journey to Oman, Pg2

Ancient stitched ship 'Kaundinya' retraces historic maritime routes from Porbandar to Muscat, facing challenges with traditional design and rough seas.

4 Jan, 2026

Art Forms Architecture

Kashmir was a crucial launchpad for global Buddhism, Pg11

Excavations in Kashmir reveal Kushan-era Buddhist remains, highlighting region's pivotal role in Buddhism's spread and philosophical evolution across Asia.

Art Forms Architecture

30 Dec, 2025

Kashmir was a crucial launchpad for global Buddhism, Pg11

Excavations in Kashmir reveal Kushan-era Buddhist remains, highlighting region's pivotal role in Buddhism's spread and philosophical evolution across Asia.

30 Dec, 2025

Architecture Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Did an ancient flood contribute to Keezhadi’s abandonment?, PgII

Vaigai River floods buried Keezhadi settlement around 1,155 years ago, reveals OSL dating of flood sediments.

Architecture Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

25 Dec, 2025

Did an ancient flood contribute to Keezhadi’s abandonment?, PgII

Vaigai River floods buried Keezhadi settlement around 1,155 years ago, reveals OSL dating of flood sediments.

25 Dec, 2025

Architecture Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, Pg12

Rashtrapati Bhavan replaces British-era portraits with Param Vir Chakra awardees, symbolizing India's decolonization and honoring national heroes.

Architecture Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

17 Dec, 2025

Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, Pg12

Rashtrapati Bhavan replaces British-era portraits with Param Vir Chakra awardees, symbolizing India's decolonization and honoring national heroes.

17 Dec, 2025

Architecture India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Navy's stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to Oman, Pg4

INSV Kaundinya, a stitched ship replicating ancient vessel, to retrace historic India-Oman sea route, reviving maritime heritage.

Architecture India and its Neighbourhood Relations

15 Dec, 2025

Navy's stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to Oman, Pg4

INSV Kaundinya, a stitched ship replicating ancient vessel, to retrace historic India-Oman sea route, reviving maritime heritage.

15 Dec, 2025

Architecture Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Truce in tatters, Pg6

Thai-Cambodia border dispute escalates after truce collapses, raising concerns over regional stability and ASEAN's role in de-escalation.

Architecture Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

11 Dec, 2025

Truce in tatters, Pg6

Thai-Cambodia border dispute escalates after truce collapses, raising concerns over regional stability and ASEAN's role in de-escalation.

11 Dec, 2025

Art Forms Architecture

INAUGURAL CEREMONY of a key UNESCO meeting - during which Diwali is set to be proposed for inclusion in its Intangible Cultural Heritage List, Pg1

UNESCO meeting at Red Fort to propose Diwali's inclusion in Intangible Cultural Heritage List from December 8-13.

Art Forms Architecture

7 Dec, 2025

INAUGURAL CEREMONY of a key UNESCO meeting - during which Diwali is set to be proposed for inclusion in its Intangible Cultural Heritage List, Pg1

UNESCO meeting at Red Fort to propose Diwali's inclusion in Intangible Cultural Heritage List from December 8-13.

7 Dec, 2025

Architecture Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Education Sector

‘Ghaznavid invasions’ get bigger section in new class 7 NCERT textbook, Pg5

NCERT Class 7 textbook revision highlights Mahmud of Ghazni's invasions, temple destruction, and Islamic expansion motives with new details.

Architecture Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Education Sector

7 Dec, 2025

‘Ghaznavid invasions’ get bigger section in new class 7 NCERT textbook, Pg5

NCERT Class 7 textbook revision highlights Mahmud of Ghazni's invasions, temple destruction, and Islamic expansion motives with new details.

7 Dec, 2025

Architecture India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

In Bhutan, PM unveils hydel project: Energy pillar of ties, Pg14.

PM Modi's Bhutan visit strengthens ties with inauguration of Punatsangchhu-II hydel project and commitment of Rs 4,000 crore LoC.

Architecture India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

12 Nov, 2025

In Bhutan, PM unveils hydel project: Energy pillar of ties, Pg14.

PM Modi's Bhutan visit strengthens ties with inauguration of Punatsangchhu-II hydel project and commitment of Rs 4,000 crore LoC.

12 Nov, 2025

Architecture The Freedom Struggle India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

Muttaqi's Deoband visit: driven by personal connection & religious diplomacy, Pg23.

India facilitates Taliban leader's Deoband visit, signaling religious diplomacy amid evolving Afghanistan ties and regional dynamics.

Architecture The Freedom Struggle India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

18 Oct, 2025

Muttaqi's Deoband visit: driven by personal connection & religious diplomacy, Pg23.

India facilitates Taliban leader's Deoband visit, signaling religious diplomacy amid evolving Afghanistan ties and regional dynamics.

18 Oct, 2025

Art Forms Architecture Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Delhi monument gets ready for Piprahwa gems, Pg1.

Delhi exhibition reunites Piprahwa relics after repatriation from UK, showcasing Buddhist heritage and India's cultural diplomacy efforts.

Art Forms Architecture Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

15 Oct, 2025

Delhi monument gets ready for Piprahwa gems, Pg1.

Delhi exhibition reunites Piprahwa relics after repatriation from UK, showcasing Buddhist heritage and India's cultural diplomacy efforts.

15 Oct, 2025

Art Forms Architecture Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Why UNESCO's new Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects matters, Pg13.

UNESCO launches virtual museum showcasing stolen cultural objects, aiming for repatriation and raising awareness about illicit trafficking, featuring Indian sculptures.

Art Forms Architecture Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

14 Oct, 2025

Why UNESCO's new Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects matters, Pg13.

UNESCO launches virtual museum showcasing stolen cultural objects, aiming for repatriation and raising awareness about illicit trafficking, featuring Indian sculptures.

14 Oct, 2025

Architecture

Recent Digs in T.N.’s Tenkasi Reveal Presence of Iron Age Culture, Pg3.

The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) has discovered a major Iron Age burial site at Thirumalapuram in Tenkasi district, marking the westernmost evidence of Iron Age culture in Tamil Nadu and expanding the known geographical spread of this ancient civilization.

Architecture

13 Oct, 2025

Recent Digs in T.N.’s Tenkasi Reveal Presence of Iron Age Culture, Pg3.

The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) has discovered a major Iron Age burial site at Thirumalapuram in Tenkasi district, marking the westernmost evidence of Iron Age culture in Tamil Nadu and expanding the known geographical spread of this ancient civilization.

13 Oct, 2025

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

In a first, monument conservation will open to pvt players, Pg1.

ASI allows private players in monument conservation for the first time through National Culture Fund, aiming faster project completion.

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

2 Oct, 2025

In a first, monument conservation will open to pvt players, Pg1.

ASI allows private players in monument conservation for the first time through National Culture Fund, aiming faster project completion.

2 Oct, 2025

Architecture

'Granth Kutir' for classical Indian books, manuscripts opens, Pg10

'Granth Kutir' for classical Indian books, manuscripts opens, Pg10

Bids invited to demolish Krishi Bhawan, Shastri Bhawan, Pg4

Bids invited to demolish Krishi Bhawan, Shastri Bhawan, Pg4

A display plan for the Piprawaha relics, Pg7

A display plan for the Piprawaha relics, Pg7

What Zehanpora stupas shed light on: Kashmir's rich Buddhist past, Pg19

What Zehanpora stupas shed light on: Kashmir's rich Buddhist past, Pg19

How the Piprahwa gems came home, Pg12

How the Piprahwa gems came home, Pg12

As monument conservation opens up to pvt sector, ASI's sole mandate ends, Pg9

As monument conservation opens up to pvt sector, ASI's sole mandate ends, Pg9

INSV Kaundinya begins journey to Oman, Pg2

INSV Kaundinya begins journey to Oman, Pg2

Kashmir was a crucial launchpad for global Buddhism, Pg11

Kashmir was a crucial launchpad for global Buddhism, Pg11

Did an ancient flood contribute to Keezhadi’s abandonment?, PgII

Did an ancient flood contribute to Keezhadi’s abandonment?, PgII

Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, Pg12

Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, Pg12

Navy's stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to Oman, Pg4

Navy's stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to Oman, Pg4

​Truce in tatters, Pg6

​Truce in tatters, Pg6

INAUGURAL CEREMONY of a key UNESCO meeting - during which Diwali is set to be proposed for inclusion in its Intangible Cultural Heritage List, Pg1

INAUGURAL CEREMONY of a key UNESCO meeting - during which Diwali is set to be proposed for inclusion in its Intangible Cultural Heritage List, Pg1

‘Ghaznavid invasions’ get bigger section in new class 7 NCERT textbook, Pg5

‘Ghaznavid invasions’ get bigger section in new class 7 NCERT textbook, Pg5

In Bhutan, PM unveils hydel project: Energy pillar of ties, Pg14.

In Bhutan, PM unveils hydel project: Energy pillar of ties, Pg14.

Muttaqi's Deoband visit: driven by personal connection & religious diplomacy, Pg23.

Muttaqi's Deoband visit: driven by personal connection & religious diplomacy, Pg23.

Delhi monument gets ready for Piprahwa gems, Pg1.

Delhi monument gets ready for Piprahwa gems, Pg1.

Why UNESCO's new Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects matters, Pg13.

Why UNESCO's new Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects matters, Pg13.

Recent Digs in T.N.’s Tenkasi Reveal Presence of Iron Age Culture, Pg3.

Recent Digs in T.N.’s Tenkasi Reveal Presence of Iron Age Culture, Pg3.

In a first, monument conservation will open to pvt players, Pg1.

In a first, monument conservation will open to pvt players, Pg1.

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