India must use technology to preserve and promote its heritage. Prof Neeru Misra,former ICCR director, visiting professor, Culture, Heritage & Museums, BL Institute of Indology, Delhi, on use of new technology to ensure longevity of cultural legacy, connecting past and future generations while addressing the complexities inherent in digital preservation. Excerpts of the interview:How can…
In a world where international education is more accessible than ever, choosing the right city to study in can shape your academic journey and future career. Each year, QS Best Student Cities ranks destinations based on factors such as university rankings, affordability, desirability, and employer activity.The 2025 edition highlights ten cities that stand out as…
Pushkar Singh Dhami (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday announced the renaming of several locations across the Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar districts of Uttarakhand. According to an official statement, the decision reflects public sentiment and Indian cultural heritage, aiming to honour historical figures who contributed to preserving…
The powerful earthquake that shook Myanmar on Friday took a considerable toll on historic and religious sites across the country, toppling pagodas, collapsing sections of Buddhist monasteries and reducing centuries-old monuments to rubble, according to photographs and videos shared by witnesses and verified by The New York Times. In its latest count on Saturday morning,…
As the United States grapples with the upheaval unleashed by the Trump administration, many Chinese people are finding they can relate to what many Americans are going through. They are saying it feels something like the Cultural Revolution, the period known as “the decade of turmoil.” The young aides Elon Musk has sent to dismantle…
Politics could also prove problematic. Most of the movies that Hollywood is poised to celebrate represent a cultural paradigm that was shattered by the presidential election. “Emilia Pérez,” a musical exploration of trans identity, has 13 nominations, the most of any film. In one way or another, “The Brutalist” (10 nods), “Wicked” (10), “Conclave” (eight),…
Google has for years used its popular online services to remind users about cultural events, marking its calendar app with occasions such as Black History Month and Women’s History Month. Last week, some users noticed that the popular app was no longer displaying those observances, as well as a litany of others, prompting an online…
OLD SPACE, NEW USE: Surface, an exhibition at Toorji ka Jhalra, uses the heritage setting dating back to the 1740s to showcase the country’s rich textile traditions On a typical afternoon at Jodhpur’s Toorji ka Jhalra, an ancient stepwell within the walled part of the old city, one can spot local teens flinging themselves off…
NEW DELHI: The country observed its 76th Republic Day on Sunday with a parade in New Delhi showcasing the country’s military strength and cultural heritage. The event on Kartavya Path commemorated the adoption of Constitution on January 26, 1950. The parade included soldiers from military and paramilitary forces, along with their bands, marching in front…
NEW DELHI: The Republic Day parade this year will have more cultural elements, though its basic military character will be retained, with the new indigenous Pralay missile being among the wide array of weapon systems to be showcased.“The military and martial character of the parade is being maintained, but we want to make it a…