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Greece's Acropolis To Close During Afternoon Due To Heatwave
Greece's culture ministry on Tuesday ordered a partial closure of the Acropolis, the country's top monument, to protect visitors amid heatwave conditions.
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At Least 3 Centuries-Old Monasteries Damaged In Greece Quake
At least three centuries-old Greek monasteries in the religious enclave of Mount Athos were damaged in an earthquake over the weekend, the culture ministry said Wednesday.
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Chan Chan, UNESCO World Heritage Site In Peru, Defaced With Obscene Graffiti
A vandal defaced Chan Chan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Peru, with obscene graffiti over the weekend, the Ministry of Culture said Monday.
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India Intervenes As Hong Kong Set To Auction Buddha's Sacred Jewels
The Ministry of Culture on Monday said it has sent a legal notice to Sotheby's in Hong Kong, asking the auction house to immediately halt the upcoming sale of the Buddha's sacred jewels and return the artefacts to India.
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Thadou Groups Complain To Centre, Assam Police Over Threat By "Kuki Militants" To Cancel Cultural Fest In Guwahati
Civil society groups and leaders of the distinct indigenous tribe Thadou have complained to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Assam Police over alleged threats by Kuki militants against celebrating the Hun-Thadou festival in Guwahati.
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Archaeologists Dive Into Sea Off Dwarka To Uncover Submerged Heritage
A team of five archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), including women members, has commenced "groundbreaking underwater explorations" off the coast of Dwarka in Gujarat, the Ministry of Culture said on Tuesday.
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Centre Increases Culture Budget To Rs 3,360 Crore To Promote Arts, Heritage
The government has increased the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Culture for the fiscal year 2025-26, with a total outlay of Rs 3,360.96 crore against a revised estimate of Rs 3,260.93 crore in the current fiscal.
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Republic Day 2025: Celebrating 75 Years Of Constitution With Cultural Grandeur
Republic Day Celebrations: This year, 31 tableaux from various states, Union Territories, and Central Government ministries and departments will participate.
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"Inciting Content": Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera Broadcasts
The specialised ministerial committee, comprising the ministries of culture, interior and communications, has decided to suspend broadcasts and freeze all activities of Al Jazeera satellite channel and its office in Palestine.
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India, Kuwait Sign Pact To Strengthen Cultural, Defence Cooperation
India and Kuwait signed four Memorandum of Understandings in the areas of defence, sports and cultural cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Gulf nation, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.
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Watch: Jyotiraditya Scindia Walks The Ramp At Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav In Delhi
Jyotiraditya Scindia, who oversees the Ministry for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, lauded the event as a tribute to the "culture and creativity" of the Northeast.
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Ministry Of Education Extends Registrations For Fifth Yuva Sangam
Candidates who wish to register for the annual cultural and education exchange programme can register on the official website by October 25, 2024.
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Ministry Of Culture Invites Applications For Various Positions, Check Details
Ministry Of Culture Recruitment 2024: Applications are also invited from candidates with disabilities, and age relaxations will be granted according to Central Government and DOPT norms.
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Over 600 Gifts, Mementos Received By PM Modi Up For E-auction
This is the sixth edition in a series of successful auctions of Prime Minister mementos, initially launched in January 2019.
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Japan Announces Plans to Build Zeta-Class Supercomputer, Said to Be 1,000 Times Faster Than Today’s Machines
Japan has announced plans to start constructing the world's first "zeta-class" supercomputer in 2025. Expected to be 1,000 times faster than today's leading supercomputers, the project is set to cost more than $750 million and be operational by 2030. The supercomputer will help Japan stay competitive in artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and...
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Greece's Acropolis To Close During Afternoon Due To Heatwave
Greece's culture ministry on Tuesday ordered a partial closure of the Acropolis, the country's top monument, to protect visitors amid heatwave conditions.
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At Least 3 Centuries-Old Monasteries Damaged In Greece Quake
At least three centuries-old Greek monasteries in the religious enclave of Mount Athos were damaged in an earthquake over the weekend, the culture ministry said Wednesday.
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Chan Chan, UNESCO World Heritage Site In Peru, Defaced With Obscene Graffiti
A vandal defaced Chan Chan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Peru, with obscene graffiti over the weekend, the Ministry of Culture said Monday.
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India Intervenes As Hong Kong Set To Auction Buddha's Sacred Jewels
The Ministry of Culture on Monday said it has sent a legal notice to Sotheby's in Hong Kong, asking the auction house to immediately halt the upcoming sale of the Buddha's sacred jewels and return the artefacts to India.
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Thadou Groups Complain To Centre, Assam Police Over Threat By "Kuki Militants" To Cancel Cultural Fest In Guwahati
Civil society groups and leaders of the distinct indigenous tribe Thadou have complained to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Assam Police over alleged threats by Kuki militants against celebrating the Hun-Thadou festival in Guwahati.
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Archaeologists Dive Into Sea Off Dwarka To Uncover Submerged Heritage
A team of five archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), including women members, has commenced "groundbreaking underwater explorations" off the coast of Dwarka in Gujarat, the Ministry of Culture said on Tuesday.
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Centre Increases Culture Budget To Rs 3,360 Crore To Promote Arts, Heritage
The government has increased the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Culture for the fiscal year 2025-26, with a total outlay of Rs 3,360.96 crore against a revised estimate of Rs 3,260.93 crore in the current fiscal.
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Republic Day 2025: Celebrating 75 Years Of Constitution With Cultural Grandeur
Republic Day Celebrations: This year, 31 tableaux from various states, Union Territories, and Central Government ministries and departments will participate.
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"Inciting Content": Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera Broadcasts
The specialised ministerial committee, comprising the ministries of culture, interior and communications, has decided to suspend broadcasts and freeze all activities of Al Jazeera satellite channel and its office in Palestine.
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India, Kuwait Sign Pact To Strengthen Cultural, Defence Cooperation
India and Kuwait signed four Memorandum of Understandings in the areas of defence, sports and cultural cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Gulf nation, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.
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Watch: Jyotiraditya Scindia Walks The Ramp At Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav In Delhi
Jyotiraditya Scindia, who oversees the Ministry for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, lauded the event as a tribute to the "culture and creativity" of the Northeast.
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Ministry Of Education Extends Registrations For Fifth Yuva Sangam
Candidates who wish to register for the annual cultural and education exchange programme can register on the official website by October 25, 2024.
-
Ministry Of Culture Invites Applications For Various Positions, Check Details
Ministry Of Culture Recruitment 2024: Applications are also invited from candidates with disabilities, and age relaxations will be granted according to Central Government and DOPT norms.
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Over 600 Gifts, Mementos Received By PM Modi Up For E-auction
This is the sixth edition in a series of successful auctions of Prime Minister mementos, initially launched in January 2019.
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Japan Announces Plans to Build Zeta-Class Supercomputer, Said to Be 1,000 Times Faster Than Today’s Machines
Japan has announced plans to start constructing the world's first "zeta-class" supercomputer in 2025. Expected to be 1,000 times faster than today's leading supercomputers, the project is set to cost more than $750 million and be operational by 2030. The supercomputer will help Japan stay competitive in artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and...
