‘Everybody’s tired of negativity’: The Mughal Era Mandir project showcases Old Delhi’s temples

It is both an attempt to highlight the city’s composite culture and an appeal to conserve these heritage sites.

Sayari Debnath

· Jun 10, 2022 · 11:30 am

In Chambal, a chowkidar turns conservationist to protect endangered migratory birds

Attacks by free-ranging dogs, cattle trampling and sand mining are some of the threats to Indian skimmer and its habitat.

Manish Chandra Mishra

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Aditi Tandon

· Feb 02, 2021 · 01:30 pm

Why are most Indian museums so bad at preserving history? A conservation expert explains

On the sidelines of an exhibition at CSMVS Mumbai, Anupam Sah spoke about the state of conservation in Indian museums.

Urmi Chanda-Vaz

· May 04, 2019 · 11:30 am

Four museums showcasing 1857 mutiny, Jallianwala Bagh massacre to open at Red Fort in August: Report

The four museums will be developed at the barracks built by the British in the fort complex.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 15, 2018 · 12:12 pm

National Green Tribunal asks Uttar Pradesh to demolish illegal restaurants near Taj Mahal

The panel also urged the state government to organise a plantation drive in the eco-sensitive area near the heritage site.

Scroll Staff

· Aug 02, 2017 · 01:46 pm

Urbanisation and encroachments have made 24 monuments disappear, says Centre

Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said eight of them were sites and structures protected by the government.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 25, 2017 · 08:00 am

In photos: From ornate to simple, bindings on manuscripts from Tipu Sultan’s court

The manuscripts originate ultimately from a number of different, largely unspecified, locations.

Ursula Sims-Williams

· Jul 19, 2017 · 08:30 pm

An online encyclopaedia is trying to be the one-stop destination on Indian culture...

... and doing rather well.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· May 20, 2016 · 11:30 am

Inside Big Ben: why the world’s most famous clock will soon lose its bong

It's not the bell that needs attention, it's the Elizabeth Tower that houses it and the Great Clock that makes it chime.

Hugh Hunt, The Conversation

· May 03, 2016 · 03:30 pm