Some festivals and events have become synonymous with the places they are held in, capturing the cultures & traditions of the local people and becoming their windows to the world, writes ...

Such heedfulness is necessitated by advertency to the World Heritage Status that Santiniketan has received from Unesco,” the release reads. “Under no circumstances, a visit is or will be allowed ...

Santiniketan , The Asrama area of Santiniketan, a UNESCO heritage site, will be made accessible to the general public in the near future in a controlled manner, a Visva-Bharati official said on ...

The Asrama area of Santiniketan, a UNESCO heritage site, will soon reopen with controlled access to the public. The decision follows the appointment of a new vice-chancellor and aims to balance ...

The BJP criticized the TMC-led West Bengal government for allegedly banning Holi celebrations at Santiniketan, accusing CM Mamata Banerjee of appeasement politics. They urged Hindus to celebrate ...

West Bengal’s Minister of State for Forests Birbaha Hansda on Thursday (March 13, 2025) said there was no ban on Holi festivities in Sonajhuri Haat of Santiniketan in Birbhum district after a ...

The West Bengal government has banned Holi celebrations at Sonajhuri Haat near Santiniketan, citing potential environmental damage. The decision aims to protect the area's greenery by preventing large ...

Thunderstorms are lessening across south-east Queensland however multiple emergency alerts are in place after large bursts of rain and severe thunderstorms on Monday morning. Both Queensland and ...

An upcoming restaurant is now at the centre of controversy in Santiniketan, where the Visva-Bharati is questioning how a commercial building can come up barely metres outside the UNESCO-declared ...

In a small 6-by-6-foot shop at Global Village, the creativity, heritage, and dedication of over 350 families from the eastern towns of the UAE come to life. From handmade incense burners and ...