The Way Forward for Heritage Tourism
Heritage tourism is presently at an interesting phase of development, when it should become more inclusive, community driven and technologically savvy. In this presentation made at the recently held Indian Heritage Hotels Association at Tijara Fort ...
The Importance of Indian Heritage as Tourism Assets
The new buzzwords in travel and tourism are 'experiential' and luxury. Elements are meant to be stitched together into a single holistic experience, each appealing to our senses, each one of them. Some could be opulent, ...
From a ‘khandar’ to a Majestic Fort: A Tale of Genius and Wizardry
In just two decades, what was once simply ruins of a few hundred years, this hilltop has been turned into an awe-inspiring experience, giving you the feel as it has always existed since times immemorial! However, ...
India’s Maritime Glory, A Stitched ship to sail to South East Asia
Culture Ministry is collaborating with Indian Navy to bring back a stitched ship, of which building has started in Goa. Set for a maiden voyage in 2025, the project will explore the original routes of times ...
ISKCON Mayapur: The Temple of the Millenium
The holiest of all places in entire India, Mayapur Chandrodaya Temple of ISKCON is the major reason why devotees all over the world come to this sacred land. Inside you can see the magnificent deities of ...
Oud: India’s Fragrant Gift to Humanity
The scent synonymous with the Sheikhs, originated in India. We explore the saga of Oud, that protective resin that has come to be known as agarwood. Dashing past in a split second, he leaves you spell ...
Reliance Industries and Nita Ambani bring 600 Years of Indian History to The Met
‘Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE–400 CE’ opened at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) on July 21st. The exhibition was made possible through support from Reliance Industries Limited and Nita ...
Ramgarh Shekhawati: An Almost Forgotten Heritage
Ramgarh Shekhawati, an enchanting heritage town of wall frescoes, often known as the Open Art Gallery of Rajasthan, has gifted the world with a Heritage that is the epitome of the Creative Indian Spirit, set amidst ...
Discovering Murshidabad the crowning glory of the British Raj
In the annals of history, certain places stand as a testament to the grandeur and opulence of bygone eras. One such place, hidden in the heart of West Bengal, India, is Murshidabad. Often overshadowed by other ...
I have done well; not happy with what I see around me: Sanjay Bhattacharya
He has been on the scene long enough; painted, exhibited and received numerous accolades. Today, he feels the art scene has taken a turnaround. For all the new opportunities, pure art is beginning to suffer! Excerpts ...
