National Museum starts documenting India`s cultural heritage

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 09:22

To research and catalogue India`s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), the National Museum Institute (NMI) has started documenting age-old human treasures.

Syria`s cultural heritage among threatened sites

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 11:00

The World Monuments Fund`s watch list for 2014 includes 67 sites in 41 countries and territories, from Japan to the United States.

INTACH sets up fund to restore heritage structures

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 09:35

In the wake of the recent Uttarakhand disaster, the Indian National Trust For Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has set up a heritage relief and restoration fund.

China begins excavation to discover 3000-year-old ancient city

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 15:58

Chinese archaeologists have started a three-month excavation project in north China`s Hebei Province to discover an ancient state capital dating back to more than 3,000 years.

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 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.

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.

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.