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October 27, 2026
Too much digital—Indian tourism should aim for ‘human touch’: PMML director Ashwani Lohani at THE WEEK Heritage Awards 2026
Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) director Ashwani Lohani underlined the potential of 'holistic experiences' for the tourist in India at THE WEEK Heritage Awards 2026
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October 27, 2026
Heritage a strategic national asset, tourism brings it to life: Culture minister at THE WEEK Heritage Awards 2026
Addressing the audience at THE WEEK Heritage Awards 2026, Union culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat pointed out the importance of building ‘experiences’ around India’s historical and tourist sites
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October 19, 2026
Darjeeling Literature Festival to debut in November 2027; ‘Chai and Chapter Trails’ outreach to start this year
The DLF's year-long outreach programme, 'Chai and Chapter Trails', will start in Dec 2026, which will focus on regional writing, translation and the indigenous heritage of the 'Queen of the Hills'
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October 17, 2026
From Ujanbazar to Naglok: Finding a little piece of Bengal in Guwahati
In Guwahati, Durga Puja traditions may have their own local flavour, and the pandals may tell very different stories from Bengal, but the enthusiasm of the people offered a reassuring familiarity
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October 12, 2026
Darjeeling gets ready for a literary celebration beneath the Kanchenjunga
The inaugural Darjeeling Arts and Literature Festival (DALF), scheduled to be held from November 14-20, will feature more than 60 authors, filmmakers and creators across over 50 sessions
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September 02, 2026
Uttam Kumar at 100: In a Behala room, the Mahanayak lives on
As Kolkata prepares to celebrate the late Bengali actor’s 100th birth anniversary, a quiet archive in Behala preserves the photographs, documents and memorabilia that trace his journey from a young stage performer to the state's most enduring screen icon
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August 22, 2026
Puru Dadheech: In search of the shastra amid the ghungroos
For Puru Dadheech, Kathak has never been merely a dance form; it has been a discipline of study, research and teaching, an exercise in creative reconstruction and, above all, a means of understanding India’s cultural memory
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August 19, 2026
After Delhi, ‘One Mother, Many Mother Tongues’ art show comes to Bengaluru
The exhibition is being presented by the Consulate General of Italy in Bengaluru in collaboration with NGMA Bengaluru and the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, with support from Prestige Group
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August 13, 2026
A new exhibition tells the story of India’s independence through art
Curated by archivist and curator Neville Tuli and his team at the Tuli Research Centre for India Studies, the exhibition is on view at the Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, till August 16
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August 09, 2026
Nandalal Bose’s handprint, Ray’s practice signatures and Messi’s jersey: Kolkata exhibition brings history to life
At a time when celebrities are more likely to be asked for a selfie than a signature, Sahi-Sabud brings back the charm of a disappearing habit, collecting physical memories that crossed paths with history
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August 08, 2026
'30 Timeless Compositions of Carnatic Music' review: A masterclass in mindful listening
With a conversational yet sophisticated intellect, Vidya Bhavani Suresh seeks to bridge the chasm between the casual listener and an art form often perceived as hermetically sealed