The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR), also known as the Ooty Toy Train, is an outstanding example of a hill passenger railway. Opened in 1899, it was a bold and ingenious engineering initiative to establish a rail link across a mountainous terrain of great beauty. The engineering marvel sti
New Delhi [India], February 26: World Animal Protection has written to the American ambassador, to India, Honourable Mr Sergio Gor, after news reports and photographs indicate that he rode an elephant in Amer Fort/Haathi Gaon in Jaipur in Rajasthan. Whilst wholeheartedly appreciating the end
The 52nd Khajuraho Dance Festival, organised by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism and Culture Department, was inaugurated virtually by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
Assam Chief Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, formally unveiled the plaque bearing the UNESCO World Heritage recognition certificate awarded to the Charaideo Moidams at a ceremonial event held at the Charaideo Maidam complex in Charaideo on Thursday.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), successfully organised a vibrant and culturally enriching three-day Station Mahotsav as part of the Ghum Festival at the historic Kurseong Railway Station.
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], November 29: RMZ, one of the world's largest privately controlled real asset and consumer platform companies, supported AIKYAM 2025 organized by Sopaan, a three-day cultural event held between 21-23 November 2025 at the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites of A
Sopaan's flagship cultural initiative, AIKYAM 2025, successfully concluded its three-day celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora. It was held from November 21 to 23.
At the ongoing 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 at Pragati Maidan, Bharat Mandapam, the Assam Pavilion emerged as one of the standout attractions as the captivating visitors walk in to witness the blend of economic potential and cultural heritage under the national theme "E
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) [India], November 14: Sopaan, an arts and culture initiative, in collaboration with UNESCO, Maharashtra Tourism and the city of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, is set to unveil a one-of-its kind celebration of art, heritage and innovation, a confluence of cu
The Qutub Minar, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi, was beautifully illuminated with Mexico's national colours - green, white, and red - to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India-Mexico diplomatic ties and Mexico's Independence Day on September 16.