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In these rapidly changing times, the labyrinthine bylanes of Pune’s peth areas continue to retain their old city charm. Here’s a peek at some old architectural marvels that have been preserved by their proud owners.

A grand monument of Chhatrapati Shivaji is all set to be built in the Arabian Sea. But in constructing a brand-new memorial, the monuments that the great ruler left behind – the forts of Maharashtra – should not be forgotten.

Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages in the world, and is often considered to be one of the most refined. A Nagpur-based Sanskrit weekly has been keeping the language and its significance alive for over 65 years.

Single screen cinemas, and Delhi’s love for them, go back many years. Let’s revisit the past and enjoy our movies once again on a single screen.

Mumbai's iconic horse carriages, called locally as Victorias, will soon cease to be part of its heritage, except in photos and films. Following a court order issued last year, the horse carriages will be phased out this June. Here's a look at its journey.

A poster making competition on the importance of conserving our ancient monuments was conducted in the premises of Apurna Devalaya, in collaboration with the Chandrapur chapter of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH). And the outcome was spectacular.

These differently-abled artists are using art to express themselves in the most magical way.

Through the example of Gudi Samskrutika Kendra, our reader Rohit Parakh makes a case for supporting artisans in India.

Among the various beautiful and mesmerizing places in India, there are a few which have been given a special status of being the heritage sites by UNESCO. These wonderful sites are not just a treat for the visitors but also hold great cultural significance. Here is a complete list of these sites.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has taken up a national project for inventory and monitoring of historical sites in the country, in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This project will help conserve and manage thousands of heritage sites and monuments of national importance.