Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) was officially renamed as the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) Society with effect from 14th August. Over the renaming of the museum, a row erupted between Congress and BJP. Congress lashed the Modi Government’s decision of changing the name of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library. While, BJP countered Congress’ attacks over renaming the museum. Earlier, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh had denounced the renaming of the museum. He had said that the government has a single point agenda of denying, distorting, defaming and destroying the Nehruvian legacy.
16 August,2023 03:32 PM IST | MumbaiAmerican artist Amy Balkin’s 10-year-old archival project "A People's Archive of Sinking and Melting" is a telling reflection of what all the world is losing due to the now-obvious climate change, in a literal and cultural sense. It is a collection of items contributed by people living in places impacted by climate change.
17 October,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiAfter a long break of 11 months, Mumbai’s Grade 1 heritage museum the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sanghralaya reopened its doors to visitors on February 15th. The museum authorities have slashed ticket prices as the museum is opening in a phased manner. Watch this video to find out why this Mumbai landmark is a must-visit!
19 February,2021 12:05 PM IST | MumbaiBuilt-in 1857, the oldest museum in Mumbai, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum has reopened its doors to the public. These rare paintings, drawings, sculptures and artefacts highlight early modern art practices as well as the craftsmanship of various communities of the Bombay Presidency. Watch this video a walkthrough, into the historic landmark.
16 February,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiAfter India's iconic Taj Mahal, Salar Jung museum in Hyderabad city is all set to become Wi-Fi enabled in order to offer visitors a more enriching experience.
27 June,2015 12:05 PM ISTA British-era museum in Tamil Nadu, exhibiting rare collection of nearly 4,000 species of animals and plants, draws thousands of spectators and students.
01 July,2015 09:14 AM ISTIndia's first insect museum is all set to come up in Coimbatore city of Tamil Nadu. The museum, to be built in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
18 August,2015 10:21 AM ISTNicki Minaj's wax figure seems to have attracted the evil intentions of her fans following due to which Madame Tussauds has decided to think of re-designing the rapper's statue.
20 August,2015 07:51 PM ISTCentral government gave approval for the construction of a National War Memorial and a National War Museum in the memory of soldiers who laid their lives for the country post-independence. Both the memorial and the museum will be constructed at C Hexagon besides the iconic India Gate in New Delhi.
08 October,2015 11:23 AM ISTJapanese multinational conglomerate corporation Toshiba has reopened a new Science Museum showcasing the company's history and innovative technologies. The museum introduces the history of Toshiba and the application of cutting-edge technology.
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