Cultural troupes from across country participate in Intl.folk dance festival in HP

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 14:22

Cultural troupes from across India participated in an International folk Dance festival in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, to promote and preserve the region`s traditional folk dances.

Delhi to expand deal to preserve monuments

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 12:29

The Delhi government Wednesday decided to expand a deal with the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) for the conservation of 16 historical monuments in the capital, an official said.

India, Bangladesh to strengthen cultural ties

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 08:48

India and Bangladesh will strengthen cultural exchanges and will improve institutional coordination conservation and restoration, drama, literature, fine arts and performing arts, official sources said Tuesday.

India, Bangladesh agree to enhance cultural links

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 21:39

India and Bangladesh agreed to increase mutual cultural exchanges and promote "institute- to-institute coordination".

Annual Indian cultural festival kicks off in South Africa

Last Updated: Saturday, September 8, 2012, 19:21

Electrifying performances by Bollywood singer Kailash Kher and eclectic fusion band Advaita World Music marked the opening of the two-week `Shared Histories Festival`, an annual event showcasing the Indian culture, here today.

Indo-Arab cultural forum floated

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 14:14

Seeking to reinforce the centuries old cultural relations between India and the Arab world, a forum has been formed in Kerala .

Underwater Cultural relics found in South China Sea

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 08:51

Xisha Islands contain ancient pottery and porcelain wares, copper coins and boat parts, Xinhua quoted Hainan cultural heritage bureau as saying.

US-bound Indian students advised to face culture shock

Last Updated: Saturday, July 7, 2012, 22:54

If Hollywood films have shaped your idea of the United States, wipe out all that and get ready to face a culture shock and differences in academic and social environment there.

China to celebrate cultural heritage

Last Updated: Saturday, June 9, 2012, 09:50

China will celebrate its cultural heritage with a series of events across the country, the authorities said.

Ravi Shankar conferred first Tagore cultural harmony award

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 08:44

Classical sitar maestro Ravi Shankar has been awarded the first Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony by a jury chaired by PM Manmohan Singh.

Dalai Lama eyes reform in China, fearing revolution

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 18:07

The Dalai Lama has said there are hopeful signs that China will push through political reforms in China and Tibet in order to avoid another "cultural revolution."

Titanic`s remains to come under UNESCO protection

Last Updated: Friday, April 6, 2012, 08:47

The wreckage of the Titanic will now come under the protection of the United Nations` cultural body that seeks to safeguard wrecks, decorated caves and other cultural relics underwater.