Heritage Preservation
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Amid global warming, Bangladesh’s historic coastal mosques stare at an uncertain future
Climate change is bringing more rainfall, flooding, erosion and saltwater surges in the country’s low-lying southern delta.
Mosabber Hossain, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Why proposed heritage rules for the Lingaraj temple have caused a stir in Odisha
It undermines the plans of the state’s BJD government to showcase the shrine and its surroundings as a World Heritage site.
SN Sahu
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UK government accepts India’s appeal against closure of Ambedkar House, to keep memorial open
The memorial was set to be closed because of an alleged breach of planning norms for the residential area in Camden.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Jaipur named World Heritage Site by UNESCO
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Jaipur an elegant and energetic city.
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Tribe in Nilgiri forests fumes as trekkers, tourists damage ancient rock paintings
The paintings, which are 5,000 years old, have been defaced with religious symbols using whitener pens and political messages with chalk.
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Destruction of Guru Nanak Palace: Punjab CM asks Modi to pressurise Pakistan to investigate it
Amarinder Singh also offered to rebuild the property if the Centre gets permission from Islamabad.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Hyderabad: Portion of Charminar falls off after unseasonal rain shower
Unidentified officials said a part of the lime stucco work on one of its four 56-metre-tall minarets fell off the granite slab .
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Hampi: Four men made to re-erect pillars they vandalised at temple complex, pay Rs 70,000-fine
A video of them vandalising the pillar had gone viral on social media.
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Idol theft cases: Madras High Court quashes Tamil Nadu government order asking CBI to conduct probe
The court also extended the tenure of AG Ponn Manickavel, who heads the Idol Theft Wing of the Criminal Investigation Department.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Taj Mahal vision plan: Supreme Court asks Uttar Pradesh to make document public
The plan is being prepared by the Delhi School of Planning and Architecture.
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Supreme Court extends deadline for Uttar Pradesh government to submit vision document on Taj Mahal
The top court set the new deadline as November 15.
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London’s historic India Club says redevelopment plans for restaurant have been rejected
A ‘Save India Club’ petition to Westminster City Council had been started this year, and received 26,000 signatures.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller