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J&K admin preserving Dogra dynasty's kings' heritage through digitisation

The archives department here is abuzz with activity as several teams work diligently to digitise precious manuscripts, books, and historic records of the erstwhile Dogra dynasty's kings to preserve the "invaluable heritage" for future generations. "We are focusing on the digitisation of the archival records (containing manuscripts, books, journals, newspapers and historic records of erstwhile kings). We have a total archival record of 55,88,000 and we have already digitised 38,88,000 records," Director, Archives, Archaeology and Museums, Jammu and Kashmir, Pradeep Kumar told PTI here. The department has laid focus on digitisation of the archival records of rare and precious documents and files concerning the armies of the erstwhile 'maharajas' of Jammu and Kashmir. "These are files concerning the armies of the maharajas and the decisions taken by them. The digitisation of these rare and precious files is going on," another official said. "We floated tenders for the digitisation of

G20: Millets to empires, host India showcases rich heritage in Bengaluru

From a Ricky Kej show to the conjuring of the Vijayanagar Empire, delegates treated to all

India moving past 'mentality of slavery', embracing rich heritage: PM Modi

Noting the goals and resolutions of the future are extremely important for the country, the Prime Minister said that equal emphasis has to be laid on key priority areas of the present2

5 Ellora caves to be illuminated with LED lights ahead of G20-related event

Five caves at the Ellora world heritage site in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district will be illuminated with LED lights and the Archaeological Survey of India will try to complete the work before the city hosts a G20-related event, a senior ASI official has said. The 'first inception meet' of Women 20 (W20) as part of India's presidency of G20 will be held in the city on February 13-14, 2023. The Women 20, an official G20 engagement group, was set up in 2015 to ensure gender considerations figure in G20 discussions. The ASI has already put up lights in various Ajanta caves for visitors to see the paintings made there between 400 and 650 CE, an official said on Wednesday. ASI's superintendent archaeologist Milan Kumar Chauley told PTI that they will also illuminate the inside portions of Ellora cave numbers 5, 10, 16, 29 and 32 which have paintings and sculptures. Chauley said they will try to finish the work before the G20-related event in Aurangabad in February next year. "The lig

'Andhra Pradesh land of honours, heritage and culture:' President Murmu

She extolled the greatness of freedom fighter Alluri Sitaramaraju, poets Gurazada Apparao and Molla, social worker Durgabhai Deshmukh and others

India rectifying past mistakes by celebrating heritage, unsung heroes: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India was correcting its past mistakes by celebrating its varied heritage and remembering its unsung bravehearts who were lost in the pages of history that was written as part of a conspiracy during the colonial era. Addressing the 400th birth anniversary celebrations of Lachit Barphukan, Modi said the history of India was not just about slavery but also about its warriors. India's history is the history of warriors, the history of victory, the history of sacrifice, selflessness and bravery, he said. The prime minister said unfortunately even after Independence, the history that was written as part of a conspiracy during the colonial era continued to be taught. After Independence there was a need to change the agenda of slavery but it did not happen, Modi said. He said in every corner of the country, brave sons and daughters fought oppressors but this history was intentionally suppressed. Today, India has broken the shackles of colonial

New India is proud of its culture, tradition and heritage: UP CM Adityanath

UP CM Yogi Adityanath said that the 'New India' takes pride in its sages, culture, traditions, heritage and is strengthening national unity

What the UNESCO heritage tag could mean for the Durga Puja ecosystem

The crafts around the festival - from the idol-making at Kumartuli to the handicrafts that revolve around it - will get a huge boost, says the art historian

Statue of Equality embodies tenets of medieval saint Ramanuja: Panel member

In a Q&A, Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Devanadha Ramanuja Jeeyar Swamy dwells on the essence of the monument and what it means to the country's cultural landscape

India has widespread tradition of 'vaad vivaad', 'samvaad': President

President Ram Nath Kovind said on Monday that India has had a "widespread tradition of 'vaad-vivaad' and 'samvaad' and today, we need to reconnect with that heritage.

Railways to begin third segment of trains for tourism, Bharat Gaurav trains

Bharat Gaurav trains will be theme-based, showcasing India's culture, heritage; around 190 trains allocated, says Rail minister

New parliament construction to start soon as heritage panel gives its nod

A 14-member heritage panel on Monday gave its approval for construction of a new parliament building under the government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment plan

Amul to acquire Heritage Foods' dairy plant in Punjab for Rs 21.2 cr

Currently, GCMMF has two smaller plants in Punjab that largely make liquid milk, curd and buttermilk, and is looking to expand capacity in this space in the state

Naidu family firm Heritage Foods eyes Rs 1,000-crore turnover by FY19

Co seeks strategic partners to script turn around; will also invest Rs 20 crore every year to expand stores