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33 stories for “Heritage” · August 2026
Clear filtersIntroductionThe Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on 14 August 2026 unanimously adopted a special government resolution reaffirming that the State Song, 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' (Invocation to Mother Tamil), must be mandatoril...
IntroductionWorld Steelpan Day 2026 was celebrated globally on 11 August to honour the rich cultural heritage, acoustic brilliance, and community empowerment associated with the Steelpan (also known as the steel drum) —...
IntroductionIn a significant botanical discovery for the flora of the Eastern Ghats, plant taxonomists announced on 14 August 2026 the discovery of a new endemic fern species, Pteris madhusoodananii, found thriving in th...
Prakriti Gyan Dham, the first eco-educational centre of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), was inaugurated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Developed at the Mah...
IntroductionWorld Elephant Day is observed every year on 12 August to raise global awareness about the threats facing both Asian and African elephants and to promote conservation efforts. On World Elephant Day 2026, the...
IntroductionIndia donated five peacocks to the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland, as a diplomatic gesture highlighting the country's national heritage and cultural identity. The gift was arranged through India...
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and National Handloom Awards 2025 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. Of the 22 awards, three were Sant Kabir Handloom Awards, given t...
IntroductionTamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, on 11 August 2026, laid the foundation stone for the ₹380 crore Keezhadi Phase 2 Site Museum and Research Centre at Keezhadi village, Sivaganga district. The museum...
IntroductionThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), on 8 August 2026, upgraded the iconic Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai from a standard World Heritage Site inscription t...
IntroductionThe Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, on 7 August 2026, presented the National Tourism Awards 2026 at a ceremony in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Tamil Nadu bagged the top honour of 'Best Overall Tourism...
IntroductionIndia observed the 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026, honouring the country's rich weaving traditions and recognising the contributions of its handloom weavers. The day holds dual significance — it...
IntroductionThe Tamil Nadu Department of Archaeology, on 6 August 2026, announced the 'Muthamizh Marabu Thittam' (Mother Tamil Heritage Scheme) — a comprehensive ₹250 crore 10-year initiative to digitise, preserve, and p...
