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Chennai?s vanishing Art Deco architecture

June 13, 2018June 12, 2018

Chennai has always been a favorite for Indo-Saracenic architectural masterpieces. Be it the Chepauk palace or the Madras High Court or the Ripon building, there …

Asia, Built Heritage

Hoysala Architecture

June 8, 2018June 6, 2018

Hoysala Architecture is an architectural style that was developed by the Hoysala Empire between the 11th and 14th centuries, particularly in the region now known …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Religious

Diwali; the festival of light

June 7, 2018June 4, 2018

India is a country of varied heritage in the realm of dance,?music, and?festivals. Over the years it has become a?dwelling?of love and pain, light and?shadows. …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

Rajasthan Folk Music

June 3, 2018June 1, 2018

Rajasthan folk music an important part of the culture of Rajasthan which has been preserved with the passage of time. Rajasthani music is largely related …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

The Himalayas: A trove of minerals, flora, fauna and culture

May 31, 2018May 27, 2018

The name and the reputation of the Himalayas are universally known, but few understand the real importance that these mountain ranges have for their land, …

Asia, Built Heritage

M. C. Escher and the Chand Baori

May 29, 2018May 28, 2018

M. C. Escher (1898-1972) was a Dutch Artist who made calculatedly thought-out woodcuts, lithographs and mezzotints. Initially in his career, he took inspiration from nature, …

Asia, Built Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Ghalib ki Haveli: A remnant of the Mughal Empire

May 23, 2018May 25, 2018

Mirza Ghalib is an Urdu and Persian poet in the royal court in Delhi. He was the one who saw Delhi burn, and is considered …

Asia, Built Heritage

The lost prestige of Seetpur

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Seetpur is an important city in Alipur district (Muzaffargarh District). It is a very old city of this district in South Punjab. This area is …

Archaeology, Asia, Interact with Heritage, Nature, Travel Challenge Winners, Travellers

The Edakkal Caves in Kerala

May 9, 2018May 5, 2018

The main attraction that can be found within the Edakkal caves are the stone age etchings, writings, scripts, the geometric figures and the scenes from …