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Mohenjo Daro may lose world heritage tag

by NewsdeskCultureIndia NewsSeptember 5, 2022September 5, 2022

The site contains the remnants of one of two main centres of the ancient Indus civilization (c. 2500–1700 BCE), the other one being Harappa, some 640 km to the northwest…reports…

SC to hear Swamy’s plea to declare ‘Ram Setu’ heritage monument

by NewsdeskCultureIndia NewsAugust 18, 2022August 18, 2022

Swamy’s plea sought a direction to the Central government and the National Monument Authority to declare ‘Ram Setu’ as a monument of national importance…reports Asian Lite News The Supreme Court…

Let the past be, urge historians

by NewsdeskCultureLITE BLOGSMay 29, 2022May 30, 2022

Qutab Minar is a soaring, 73 m high tower, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu kingdom…reports Mohammad Suaib Khan Be it Delhi’s…

Tributes to Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji

by Newsdesk-Top NewsCultureIndia NewsJune 25, 2021June 25, 2021

Guru Hargobind introduced the process of militarization to Sikhism, likely as a response to his father’s execution and to protect the Sikh community. He symbolized it by wearing two swords,…

Inter-Gen Katha Fest Goes Digital Way

by Newsdesk-Top NewsCultureIndia NewsMay 15, 2021May 15, 2021

The festival was launched on 15th May on International Family’s Day which broadcast the first set of inter-generational videos created during the pandemic in 2020-21. The videos were launched on…

VAN GOGH COMES TO LONDON

by Newsdesk-Top NewsCultureLondon NewsMay 10, 2021May 10, 2021

360-degree, large-scale digital art experience will offer visitors a total immersion in Van Gogh … reports Asian Lite News This Autumn, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, a 360 degree digital…

SPECIAL: Birmingham Thyagaraja Festival 2021

by Newsdesk-Top NewsCultureIndia NewsMay 10, 2021May 10, 2021

The festival is a genuine attempt by Shruthi UK and its founder “Dr Chithra Ramakrishnan to preserving the unique cultural heritage of India in the Midlands … reports Asian Lite…

Pandemic Transformed Social Behaviour

by NewsdeskCOVID-19CultureTravel & TourismMarch 1, 2021March 1, 2021

The pandemic has affected tourists’ attitudes and behaviours in unforeseen ways, often subconsciously, said a new study. The study, published in the journal Annals of Tourism Research, indicated that post-pandemic…