IGNCA
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create India's first unified platform for science and culture. This initiative aims to showcase India's scientific and cultural achievements, integrate traditional knowledge
Buddha
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) hosted an exhibition titled 'Footsteps of the Buddha: A Sacred Map', which explores the life of the Buddha and the influence of his teachings across Asia. The exhibition features a hand-crafted fibre map highlighting sacred sites and the journey
Bhagavad Gita
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) hosted a two-day symposium to celebrate the inscription of the Bhagavad Gita and Bharatamuni’s Natyashastra in the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register. The event featured prominent speakers, including Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who emphasized the enduring
IGNCA
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) will hold a two-day National Symposium on July 30-31, 2025, in New Delhi, to celebrate the inscription of the Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra in the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register. The event will feature prominent speakers, including the Minister
Hariyali Teej
The Janapada Sampada Division of IGNCA celebrated its Foundation Day on Hariyali Teej, emphasizing familial unity and cultural continuity. The event featured exhibitions, folk performances, and a bazaar showcasing traditional crafts and local produce. Key speakers highlighted the importance of gender equality and the cultural significance of festivals in maintaining
Guru Purnima
On Guru Purnima, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) celebrated its Foundation Day with a ceremony featuring key speakers including Prof. Shashiprabha Kumar and Prof. Gopal Prasad Sharma. The event highlighted the importance of gurus in Indian culture and included the inauguration of an exhibition on Lord
Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 50th anniversary celebration of the Rajbhasha Vibhag at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, attended by around 8,000 officials and Hindi enthusiasts. The event highlighted the evolution of Hindi as a powerful language and showcased various exhibitions, including rare manuscripts and periodicals at the
International Yoga Day
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) celebrated International Yoga Day 2025 with a collective yoga session and a special lecture, emphasizing the importance of yoga in modern life. The event, attended by key IGNCA officials, included insights from renowned Odissi danseuse Dr. Leela Hota on the relationship
Padma Bhushan
Eminent journalist and President of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The award was presented by Shri Satpal Chauhan at the IGNCA office due to Rai's absence from the official ceremony.