Art & Culture

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Art FormsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
25 Dec, 2025

An attack on progressive cinema, Pg11

Censor board denies exemption to 19 films at Kerala Film Festival, sparking controversy over freedom of expression and government control.

LiteratureThe Freedom StruggleBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
21 Dec, 2025

Republic Day festivities to highlight Vande Mataram, Pg9

Republic Day 2025 to spotlight 'Vande Mataram' with EU leaders as chief guests, marking 150 years of the National Song.

LiteratureParliament and State Legislatures
20 Dec, 2025

Winter Session concludes with over 100% productivity, Pg11

Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed, including MGNREGA replacement and FDI in Insurance sector.

LiteratureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
19 Dec, 2025

Sahitya Akademi cancels awards announcement, Pg14

Culture Ministry halts Sahitya Akademi awards announcement citing MoU on award restructuring, raising concerns over autonomy and government oversight.

Art FormsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
18 Dec, 2025

Prasar Bharati drafts policy to monetise television, OTT content, Pg11

Prasar Bharati's draft Content Syndication Policy 2025 aims to monetize content and expand cultural outreach through strategic collaborations with OTT platforms.

ArchitecturePost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
17 Dec, 2025

Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, Pg12

Rashtrapati Bhavan replaces British-era portraits with Param Vir Chakra awardees, symbolizing India's decolonization and honoring national heroes.

ArchitectureIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
15 Dec, 2025

Navy's stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to Oman, Pg4

INSV Kaundinya, a stitched ship replicating ancient vessel, to retrace historic India-Oman sea route, reviving maritime heritage.

Art FormsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
13 Dec, 2025

‘Told Sotheby’s that Buddha’s relics cannot be treated as objects for sale’, Pg10

India halts Sotheby's auction of Buddha's relics, asserting cultural heritage rights and diplomatic pressure, leading to postponement and repatriation efforts.

ArchitectureRedrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
11 Dec, 2025

​Truce in tatters, Pg6

Thai-Cambodia border dispute escalates after truce collapses, raising concerns over regional stability and ASEAN's role in de-escalation.

Art FormsIndian DiasporaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
11 Dec, 2025

Deepavali now on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Pg13

UNESCO adds Deepavali to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, boosting India's cultural presence globally and recognizing the festival's universal appeal.

Art FormsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
9 Dec, 2025

A new step in the dragon-elephant tango, Pg9

China proposes enhanced cooperation with India through trade, industry, and cultural exchange under its 15th Five-Year Plan.

Art FormsArchitecture
7 Dec, 2025

INAUGURAL CEREMONY of a key UNESCO meeting - during which Diwali is set to be proposed for inclusion in its Intangible Cultural Heritage List, Pg1

UNESCO meeting at Red Fort to propose Diwali's inclusion in Intangible Cultural Heritage List from December 8-13.

ArchitectureModern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesEducation Sector
7 Dec, 2025

‘Ghaznavid invasions’ get bigger section in new class 7 NCERT textbook, Pg5

NCERT Class 7 textbook revision highlights Mahmud of Ghazni's invasions, temple destruction, and Islamic expansion motives with new details.

Art FormsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
2 Dec, 2025

Hornbill fest starts as Nagaland opposes travel curbs, Pg9

Nagaland government opposes Protected Area Permit regime, advocating for tourism boost during Hornbill Festival, urging complete withdrawal of PAP.

LiteratureIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
30 Nov, 2025

Constitution evolving to ‘swadeshi’, says Presidential Reference Bench, Pg11

Presidential Reference Bench emphasizes Constitution's evolving 'swadeshi' character, shedding colonial influences through interpretation and practice, advocating for unique Indian jurisprudence.

LiteratureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
30 Nov, 2025

Tamil Sangamam's 4th edition focuses on 'learning Tamil' amid three-language row, Pg6

Kashi Tamil Sangamam's fourth edition promotes Tamil learning amid NEP's three-language row, fostering cultural exchange between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi.

Art FormsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
24 Nov, 2025

The future of health lies in harmony, Pg9

WHO & India collaborate for 2nd Global Traditional Medicine Summit, aiming to integrate traditional practices with modern healthcare by 2025.

LiteratureSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
16 Nov, 2025

Calcutta University’s initiative aims to protect endangered languages, Pg 12

The University of Calcutta has launched a week-long programme involving Lodha and Toto tribal communities to preserve their endangered languages through translation workshops, performances, and community-based research.

Art FormsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
13 Nov, 2025

GI tag fee cut to ₹1,000; Minister promises backing for tribal goods, Pg14

GI tag application fee slashed to ₹1,000 to promote tribal artisans; export and e-commerce linkages promised.

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