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Delhi Minister Atishi Allocated Water Department, Saurabh Bharadwaj Gets Tourism
In a minor reshuffle, Delhi government minister Atishi was allocated the Water Department in place of minister Saurabh Bharadwaj. Tourism, Art and Culture department will now be looked after by Mr Bharadwaj in place of Atishi.
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"Shah Jahan Didn't Ask For Quotation To Build Taj Mahal": Goa Minister
Goa Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude on Wednesday sought to defend his department's action of allotting the renovation work of the iconic Kala Academy building in Panaji, saying that Shah Jahan had not invited a quotation to build the Taj Mahal.
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Banaras Hindu University Starts Postgraduate Course On 'Hindu Dharma'
The course will be conducted in collaboration with the departments of philosophy and religion, Sanskrit and ancient Indian history, culture and archaeology of the faculty of arts of the 'Bharat Adhyayan Kendra'.
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Delhi Tomb Allegedly Converted Into Temple, Investigation Ordered
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday ordered an enquiry into the alleged conversion of a small tomb into a temple at Safdarjung Enclave's Humayunpur village and directed the Art, Culture and Language (ACL) Department secretary to submit a report by Saturday.
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Copenhagen University Begins Course On Beyonce
Students at Copenhagen University will study about 'Beyonce' coming academic year. The class titled "Beyonce, Gender and Race" is being offered by The Department of Arts and Cultural Studies and will be taught in much the same way as any other culture and literature class.
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Pre-Cellular Jail Period Gallows to be Restored in Andaman
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has taken up a project to preserve the heritage sites of Viper island, which had been used by the British as an open jail for convicts and freedom fighters prior to construction of the Cellular jail.
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After Criticism, Goa Government Tones Down Dress Code Diktat
Goa's Art and Culture department has withdrawn its circular on dress code in office and allowed semi-formal and smart casuals for its staff in a fresh direction.
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Indian-American to Lead Prison Education Initiative in New York
Dr Nikhil Pal Singh, an Indian-American professor, is leading a unique New York University initiative to bring college education to the inmates of a medium-security prison in New York state.
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Hindi Literary Symposium a Big Hit in South Africa
A Hindi literary symposium, organised as a major attraction at the 'Festival of India' in South Africa featuring top Indian poets and writers, has garnered rave reviews from various quarters.
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George Orwell museum to come up in Bihar
George Orwell's birth place at Motihari in Bihar's East Champaran district will soon be turned into a full-fledged museum. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said Orwell's birth place, the decrepit two-room house on the old opium campus would be preserved for tourists. The Bihar government had earlier decided to declare the house as a 'Protected Site'. ...
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Delhi Minister Atishi Allocated Water Department, Saurabh Bharadwaj Gets Tourism
In a minor reshuffle, Delhi government minister Atishi was allocated the Water Department in place of minister Saurabh Bharadwaj. Tourism, Art and Culture department will now be looked after by Mr Bharadwaj in place of Atishi.
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"Shah Jahan Didn't Ask For Quotation To Build Taj Mahal": Goa Minister
Goa Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude on Wednesday sought to defend his department's action of allotting the renovation work of the iconic Kala Academy building in Panaji, saying that Shah Jahan had not invited a quotation to build the Taj Mahal.
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Banaras Hindu University Starts Postgraduate Course On 'Hindu Dharma'
The course will be conducted in collaboration with the departments of philosophy and religion, Sanskrit and ancient Indian history, culture and archaeology of the faculty of arts of the 'Bharat Adhyayan Kendra'.
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Delhi Tomb Allegedly Converted Into Temple, Investigation Ordered
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday ordered an enquiry into the alleged conversion of a small tomb into a temple at Safdarjung Enclave's Humayunpur village and directed the Art, Culture and Language (ACL) Department secretary to submit a report by Saturday.
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Copenhagen University Begins Course On Beyonce
Students at Copenhagen University will study about 'Beyonce' coming academic year. The class titled "Beyonce, Gender and Race" is being offered by The Department of Arts and Cultural Studies and will be taught in much the same way as any other culture and literature class.
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Pre-Cellular Jail Period Gallows to be Restored in Andaman
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has taken up a project to preserve the heritage sites of Viper island, which had been used by the British as an open jail for convicts and freedom fighters prior to construction of the Cellular jail.
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After Criticism, Goa Government Tones Down Dress Code Diktat
Goa's Art and Culture department has withdrawn its circular on dress code in office and allowed semi-formal and smart casuals for its staff in a fresh direction.
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Indian-American to Lead Prison Education Initiative in New York
Dr Nikhil Pal Singh, an Indian-American professor, is leading a unique New York University initiative to bring college education to the inmates of a medium-security prison in New York state.
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Hindi Literary Symposium a Big Hit in South Africa
A Hindi literary symposium, organised as a major attraction at the 'Festival of India' in South Africa featuring top Indian poets and writers, has garnered rave reviews from various quarters.
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George Orwell museum to come up in Bihar
George Orwell's birth place at Motihari in Bihar's East Champaran district will soon be turned into a full-fledged museum. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said Orwell's birth place, the decrepit two-room house on the old opium campus would be preserved for tourists. The Bihar government had earlier decided to declare the house as a 'Protected Site'. ...
