Punjab enacts law to save heritage buildings

Last Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 09:27

Punjab has asked all its departments to seek permission from the cultural affairs department before renovating any government building that was constructed before 1947, an official said Wednesday.

Top General warns of US `cultural infiltration` to China

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 18:26

Accusing the US of trying to impose "cultural colonialism" by unleashing its soft power to undermine China`s political system, a top Chinese General today sought to counter western "cultural infiltration".

India, Israel bonding over new cultural initiatives

Last Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013, 10:12

Israel and India are creating new cultural synergy with exchanges in theatre and the arts.

Nanotechnology to preserve cultural treasures

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 13:27

Experts from nine countries have come together to promote the use of nanotechnology to preserve works of art and other cultural treasures, Mexico`s National Institute of Anthropology and History said.

Trial of 80-year-old triggers debate on Cultural Revolution

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 19:59

The trial of an 80-year-old man in China for killing a doctor during Mao Zedong-led `Cultural Revolution` has triggered strong reactions.

Nandini Chakraborty transferred from Information and Cultural Affairs

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 21:38

State`s Information and Cultural Affairs Secretary Nandini Chakraborty has been transferred.

Three-day cultural fest in Worli in Mumbai

Last Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013, 09:56

Worli, in the heart of posh south Mumbai will celebrate its very own three-day cultural festival starting Jan 25, a minister said Wednesday.

Cultural heritage, army grandeur in store for R-Day parade

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 20:56

Breath-taking manoeuvres of Sukhoi and march past by armed forces on Wednesday gave a preview of what is in store for this year`s Republic Day parade.

Delhi tableau to project city as cultural hub

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 09:45

The tableau for Delhi during the Jan 26 Republic Day Parade will portray the city`s diverse culture owing to its inhabitants coming from different backgrounds and as the country`s hub for performing and fine arts, officials said.

India, France cultural fest to be held in 15 Indian cities

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 11:23

Fifteen Indian cities will host the three-month second Bonjour India, an Indo-French cultural festival starting this month, officials said here Friday.

Forbidden City catalogues its vast collections

Last Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013, 08:47

The Forbidden City or the imperial palace in the Chinese capital has for the first time published a catalogue detailing the contents in its vast collections.

Protests, as Israeli play begins at Delhi fest

Last Updated: Monday, November 5, 2012, 08:47

More than 50 protestors under the banner of the Indian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (INCABI) Sunday demanded boycott of a musical production by the Israeli ensemble Cameri Theatre here because the theatre group allegedly serves as a propaganda tool for the state of Israel.