heritage tree garden

Kipling Bungalow to be converted into an art gallery, first exhibition in June

Naming a house in India is a centuries-old tradition, imbuing homes with meaning and cultural weight. Traditional Sanskrit, nature-inspired, and regional names like Anandgriha, Nandanvan, and Illam offer enduring value. These names reflect deeply held family values and a connection to heritage, providing a sense of belonging and identity that transcends fleeting trends.

The building once housed former president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. It was restored in 2012 with support from late Prof Doreswamy, founder of PES educational institutions. However, lack of regular maintenance has once again led to the building being in shambles

Prime Minister Modi's recent five-nation tour saw him present world leaders with culturally rich Indian gifts. From Assam's golden Muga silk to Manipur's Shirui Lily stoles and Agra's marble inlay boxes, these presents showcased India's diverse traditional crafts, agricultural bounty, and musical heritage, fostering cultural exchange.

It took roughly 300 minutes and changed India, but the anniversary barely makes a ripple beyond worn-out memorials and a few residents keeping bits of its past alive

Once A 1940s Housing Project, Lodhi Colony Now Thrives As A Green Sanctuary Blending Historic Architecture With Art

The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) in Lucknow has created a 'heritage tree garden,' showcasing plants linked to India's freedom movement and historical past. The garden features trees with significant stories, including a peepal from Cellular Jail, a tamarind tree from Fatehpur, and a mango tree from Dashehri village. Each tree has a barcode revealing its historical relevance.

Delhi's springscape offers a vibrant display of flowering trees, inviting residents to slow down and engage with nature through tree gazing.

Lodhi Garden, which is known as the green lungs and heritage precinct of Delhi, has been given a facelift by New Delhi Municipal Council for its 75th anniversary celebrations on Saturday.

The Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee (MHCC) on Thursday cleared the controversial proposals for the revamp of Byculla zoo and Five Gardens.

Prominent environmental groups in the city will meet on Thursday to protest against the redevelopment plan for Jijamata Udyan.

The tree census has finally begun at the Himayat Bagh with the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and forest department making joint efforts to prepare the necessary registry of unique green-cover at the Mughal-era garden.