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Jalatarangam: Aquatic Melodies

March 10, 2017September 21, 2017

Originally published on Nazariya, this article was researched by Saif Ansari and Written by Seemab Alam, . It is intriguing to look at how the …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Blog, Community, Discover, Traditions

Benaras: Handlooms, Weavers and Sarees

February 25, 2017March 4, 2017

The handloom industry dates back to ancient times. It still thrives today among the artisans of our country.? The Evolution of the Indian Handloom: Indian …

Heritage Quiz

How much do you know about Delhi’s heritage sites?

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

Delhi, the capital of India, has several monuments and cultural heritage sites, that spread across its topography. The Indo-Islamic monuments and the buildings erected through …

Heritage Quiz, Religious, World Heritage Sites

Solve this quiz on the rich cultural heritage of India

January 19, 2017January 19, 2017

India has had a rather colourful past and has been witness to many interesting events. The stories we hear about India are fascinating, and the …

Heritage News

Ahmedabad, India: Dhal ni Pol?s Living Heritage to be Revived

November 22, 2016December 20, 2016

The Manila Housing Trust (MHT) has joined hands with Centre for Environment Education (CEE) to organize “heritage walks” for children, to educate them about the …

Arts and Crafts, Blog, Capturing Culture, Community, Discover, Heritage

Have You Visited Any of These Cultural Spaces in India?

November 12, 2016January 10, 2017

This article on Cultural Spaces is written by Seemab Alam and?originally published on www.nazariya.in,? an initiative that is connecting rural India to metropolitan cities How …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program, Traditions

Earthquake Resistance Architecture: Shared Vernacular Science of India and Turkey

September 8, 2016September 14, 2016

I live in Turkey, an earthquake prone location. I have a radio next to my bed, in case an earthquake should strike and phone connection …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program

Separated by Boundaries, Bonded by Wood: Comparing Vernacular Architecture of Belarus and India

September 7, 2016September 7, 2016

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??The architecture of the people, and by the people, for …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program, World Heritage Sites

Exploring New Cultures: Vernacular Heritage of Jaisalmer

September 3, 2016September 5, 2016

2150.9 Miles (3461.6 Kilometers)from Beirut, Lebanon to Jaisalmer, India ?with an approximate travel time of 4 hrs, 28 min; these cities stand out in contrast …