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Ramzan in Old Delhi: Of feasts, cultural tales and Jama Masjid's skyline

Savour special delicacies as you soak in the festive spirit of Ramzan amid the beauty of an illuminated Jama Masjid in Old Delhi.
htcity delhi junction
Published on Mar 03, 2025 02:19 PM IST

SRK plans to renovate his residence ‘Mannat’. Why does he need MCZMA clearance?

Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat, which was Villa Vienna back when he bought it, is Palladian Neo- Classical style bungalow.
india news
Published on Feb 28, 2025 01:27 PM IST

Moon makes it to list of at-risk sites amid space tourism concerns

The Moon is an at-risk site as per the WMF
india news
Published on Jan 16, 2025 11:52 AM IST

Vienna sausage stand declared cultural heritage wonder by UNESCO

Customers line up at a traditional sausage stand (Wuerstelstand), which are named as intangible cultural heritage by the Austrian UNESCO Commission, in Vienna, Austria.
art culture
Published on Nov 29, 2024 03:38 PM IST

Bandra residents miffed at BMC's handling of fort and garden renovation project

Residents also say access to the garden is considerably restricted. In the evening, it is open only between 4pm and 6pm. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
mumbai news
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 09:37 AM IST

Queen of Roads: Rome's first highway added to UNESCO World Heritage list

Queen of Roads: Rome first highway and tourist attraction added to UNESCO World Heritage list
travel
Published on Jul 28, 2024 03:51 PM IST

As gold rates fall in India, invest in these 4 types of heritage jewellery

Celebrities wearing heritage jewellery for their weddings
htcity showstoppers
Published on Jul 25, 2024 11:12 AM IST

Visit to revamped Chinchpokli Jewish cemetery stirs many memories

Mumbai, India - July 3, 2024: The Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai and The Consulate General of The Federal Republic of Germany in Mumbai to a ceremony to mark the restoration project of ‘The Chinchpokli Cemetery’. This ceremony marks the completion of the restoration project aimed at preserving the heritage and legacy of the European Jews who fled Europe during World War 2 & found shelter in Mumbai. This is the only Holocaust Memorial in India which has the gravesites of Holocaust refugees in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
mumbai news
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 08:50 AM IST

After uproar over Banganga damage, BMC says water body to be de-silted manually

BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani visited the Banganga Tank on Thursday. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
mumbai news
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 08:37 AM IST

World Heritage Day: Apoorva Arora loves Delhi's options for historical sites

Actor Apoorva Arora visited Pir Ghaib in Kamla Nehru Ridge to mark World Heritage Day.
htcity delhi junction
Published on Apr 18, 2024 12:09 AM IST

Tourists stranded as Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu

A llama is seen near the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Cusco, Peru, in this December 2, 2014 file photo. Tourists stranded as Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu
travel
Published on Jan 31, 2024 03:14 PM IST

Metal art, a centuries-old tradition, added to UNESCO's intangible heritage list

A Tunisian artisan engraves a design onto a copper plate at his shop in the souks of the medina of Tunis on December 7, 2023. The long-standing tradition, which has been practised across North Africa and the Middle East for centuries, was last month added to UNESCO's intangible heritage list. But while it is gaining recognition abroad, local artisans regret that metal engraving remains undervalued at home and suffers from a lack of government support.
art culture
Published on Dec 25, 2023 11:12 AM IST

UNESCO panel scraps 3 projects at Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex

Designed by Le Corbusier, Capitol Complex features three pillars of democracy – legislature, executive and judiciary – standing together. (Sanjeev Sharma/ HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Sep 18, 2023 12:39 AM IST

Direct access to house of freedom icon Sukhdev soon

Freedom fighter Sukhdev’s ancestral home in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)
india news
Updated on May 09, 2023 11:53 PM IST

A guide to exploring the rich cultural heritage of Malaysia

Malaysia is a country that is full of life and culture, it is a melting pot of cultures, with the majority of the population being Malay, Chinese, and Indian.
travel
Updated on Jan 18, 2023 03:25 PM IST

Monuments in Karnataka's Hampi illuminated with the G-20 logo | See pics

Hampi is a UNESCO world heritage site with famous sites like the stone chariot, Vittala temple, Hemakuta hills, Anjanadri hills, the Virupaksha temple, among others.
bengaluru news
Published on Dec 05, 2022 02:16 PM IST

Arittapatti village notified as Tamil Nadu's first biodiversity heritage site

The site has various megalithic structures, Tamil Brahmi inscriptions, Jain rock formations, and 2200-year-old rock-cut temples, which have historical value.
art culture
Published on Nov 25, 2022 06:21 PM IST

20 historical and religious sites identified for 'national importance' tag: Govt

G. Kishan Reddy, Union minister for culture, tourism and development of north eastern region.
india news
Published on Aug 02, 2022 11:21 AM IST

Jammu Heritage Festival organised at Ramnagar Fort to promote tourism

Jammu Heritage Festival organised at Ramnagar Fort to promote tourism 
travel
Updated on May 09, 2022 07:34 PM IST

In a first, Delhi civic body to lease out heritage properties for commercial use

Some important sites include the Hauz Khas pond in Deer Park, New Delhi. This is the first time that the SDMC is exploring the possibility of auctioning these heritage properties and buildings -- some of which are as old as 400 years -- to private parties for upkeep and maintenance. (HT Archive)
delhi news
Updated on Jan 12, 2022 05:59 AM IST

SDM chairs meeting to review condition of Ambala cemetery

Ambala sub divisional magistrate Sachin Gupta chairs meeting with officials on Tuesday.
chandigarh news
Updated on Nov 24, 2020 09:59 PM IST

Mansar rejuvenation plan will increase tourist influx, says J&K L-G

chandigarh news
Updated on Nov 01, 2020 09:47 PM IST

Could virtual travel be a solution for our wanderlust during coronavirus pandemic?

From using 360-degree panoramic views to holding online sessions, is virtual travel the next big thing?
travel
Updated on Apr 22, 2020 11:51 AM IST

Heritage landmarks devastated by fires

Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.
world news
Updated on Apr 16, 2019 08:42 AM IST

Art and culture, high in minds low on budget

The Haryana government will be setting up a museum and an interpretation site at Rakhigarhi under it Kala Avam Sanskriti Haryana Policy.
india news
Updated on Mar 12, 2019 10:30 PM IST

Pakistan declares Panj Tirath Hindu religious site as national heritage

The provincial Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in northwest Pakistan has declared the ancient Hindu religious site of Panj Tirath in Peshawar as national heritage.
world news
Updated on Jan 03, 2019 07:54 PM IST

All love lost as religious row plays out at Taj Mahal

‘Namaz’ being offered at the mosque on Taj premises
lucknow news
Updated on Nov 22, 2018 09:10 AM IST

India’s heritage sites have huge economic potential

UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network helps cities place intangible heritage at the heart of their development plans. In India, thus far Jaipur, Varanasi and Chennai have been designated as Creative Cities by UNESCO because of the central role played by art, crafts and music in local development
analysis
Published on Nov 20, 2018 01:35 PM IST

First in UP: Sibtainabad Imambada to have its own heritage by-laws

National Monuments Authority, ministry of culture, shortlisted the heritage site after finding it one of the most feasible sites that could undergo transformation and also directed the competent authority, in consultation with Indian National Trust for Arts and Cultural Heritage to prepare the heritage bylaws.
lucknow news
Published on Oct 31, 2018 02:53 PM IST

Kumbh 2019: Dress code for boatmen, guides and taxi drivers

Service providers, including boatmen, will also be taught etiquettes so that they are courteous to pilgrims.
lucknow news
Updated on Sep 11, 2018 03:47 PM IST
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