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Brune Poirson en Inde pour le sommet de l’Alliance solaire internationale
November 2, 2019
La secrétaire d’État auprès de la ministre de la Transition écologique et solidaire, Brune Poirson, était en visite en Inde, du 30 octobre au 1er novembre, afin de coprésider, le 31 octobre, avec le ministre de l’Électricité et des Énergies renouvelables d’Inde, Ra...
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Ségolène Royal – Envoyée spéciale pour la mise en œuvre de l’ASI
March 9, 2018
Née lors de la COP 21, l’Alliance solaire internationale (ASI) est une initiative lancée conjointement par l’Inde et la France le 30 novembre 2015 pour développer l’usage de l’énergie solaire dans 121 pays à fort ensoleillement, situés entre les tropiques du Cancer...
Read MorePremière visite d’État d’Emmanuel Macron en Inde
March 8, 2018
Cette visite présidentielle sera placée sous le signe de l’énergie et de la lutte contre le changement climatique, thèmes sur lesquels Paris et New Delhi partagent une vision commune. En effet, l’événement central de la visite présidentielle sera le lancement, le 11 ma...
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Centuries-old temples unearthed in West Bengal
October 27, 2017
Less than 130 kilometres from Kolkata, in an area at East Burdwan's Bhuri village, two temples emerged while local workers were digging. The initial inspection and predictions tell that the temples could be centuries old.
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The Taj: A symbol of love or an abode of divinity?
August 13, 2017
Taj Mahal, the 17th-century architectural marvel, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, visited by millions of tourists, is caught up in a new controversy. Is it actually a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the Hindu trinity?
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Purana Qila in New Delhi set to get a makeover
April 6, 2017
In a bid to preserve the cultural heritage of the national capital, a MoU has been signed for a project on 'Conservation, Development & Maintenance of Purana Qila' between ASI, NCF and NBCC.
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India’s largest capstone discovered in Telangana
March 27, 2017
Archaeologists in Telangana have unearthed some artefacts at an ancient human burial site. The findings could lead to tracing of human habits from prehistoric times.
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Three Indian states with picturesque stepwells
January 21, 2017
Discover these engineering marvels that are also the finest examples of utility architecture in India. Dating back to as far as 600 AD, these stepwells in various corners of India are a delight for photographers, history buffs, travellers and explorers.
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Kos Minars: A traveller’s guide to ancient India
January 11, 2017
A remnant of history, a milestone and a communication aid, the ancient Kos Minars are an example of utility architecture in India. Of what is left from an age that has gone by, Kos Minars continue to stand at the junctures they were once placed at, but are now dilapidated, dusty ...
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Mauryan-era Ashoka pillar withers away
December 5, 2016
One of the Ashokan pillars in New Delhi is wearing away to the extent that it cannot be restored. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) missed out on this blunder happening but will now be taking the necessary steps to restore this informative art piece from Indian history.
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Nalanda University in Bihar
July 16, 2016
In the 40th edition of World Heritage Session in Istanbul, from July 10-20, India celebrates its 34th UNESCO world heritage site with the inscription of Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) at Nalanda in Bihar.
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