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Outrage in Norway as Lottery Tells Thousands They're Millionaires—Then Claims It Was an Error

An emotional rollercoaster just happened in Norway with Norwegians seeing that life-changing notification, only to have it snatched away within hours. And then, a top executive resigned from the agency a day after.

International Business Times UK

Contemporary African culture centre to open in Paris after four-year delay

A centre dedicated to contemporary African culture is set to open its doors in Paris in September. The Maison des Mondes Africains – or MansA – was announced by President Emmanuel Macron in 2021, but its launch stalled due to disputes over location and budget.

Radio France Internationale

‘My crew are my brothers’: Inside Tunisia’s dance revolution

Breakdance ‘battles’ and a steep rise in the popularity of contemporary dance are fuelling a cultural renaissance.

Al Jazeera

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Good news for Gokhale Hall - restoration and museum on the cards

Gokhale Hall on Armenian Street, a historic building, is set to be restored into a Museum of the Freedom Struggle.

The Hindu

Government notifies plan to delist 18 centrally protected monuments | Explained

The AMASR Act allows the central government to delist historical monuments or archaeological sites when they cease to be of national importance. We take a look at a rent proposal to delist 18 monuments.

The Hindu

Sangeet Natak Akademi to have South India centre in Hyderabad

The foundation stone for a ‘Bharat Kala Mandapam auditorium’ will also be laid at the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training campus in Madhapur.

The Hindu

Special trains to transport volunteers for Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign

The ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ [My soil, my country] campaign is organised by the Ministry of Culture as “a tribute to the Veers and Veeranganas [bravehearts] who have made the supreme sacrifice for the country”.

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Delhi HC notice to Centre, ASI on PIL against illegal encroachment of heritage properties

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Ministry of Culture, Archeological Survey of India (ASI), National Monuments Authority and others on a Public interest litigation (PIL) moved against alleged encroachment and occupation of several properties by traders on declared as heritage properties at Vakilpura area of Chandni Chowk.…

Dynamite News

How Russia's theatre scene has been obliterated by Putin’s culture war

Over the past decade, Russian president Vladimir Putin’s regime has introduced ideologically driven cultural policies intended to shape a new, virtuous Russian citizen for the future.

The Conversation

Culture Corridor outside G-20 leaders summit venue

At G-20 Summit in New Delhi, Culture Corridor-G-20 Digital Museum will showcase objects of cultural significance from G-20 countries & guest nations.

The Hindu

'Barbie' might be banned in Lebanon for ‘promoting homosexuality’

The Ministry of Culture in Lebanon may decide to ban "Barbie" after it accused the film of "promoting homosexuality" on Wednesday. Lebanon, normally perceived as relatively open and free in the Middle East, has seen its ruling elites unite around hardcore conservative values.

France 24

Young scholars organise conference to explore Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India

An inspiring international conference of young Buddhist scholars was successfully organised in Delhi by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Bhutan Live reported. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Sextapes scandal reveals the ‘double life’ of Iran’s ultra-conservative authorities

Social networks in Iran have been awash with compromising footage featuring several well-known ultra-conservative officials engaging in homosexual activities. While homosexuality is punishable by death in Iran, the Iranian regime has attempted to deny the videos and cover up the scandals. We spoke to a former religious authority who says…

France 24

The assembling of new Parliament building

The unnamed workers across the country have contributed in the creation of the new Parliament, the temple to Indian democracy

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Bangkok Post

A monument of emptiness and embarrassment

On Thiam Ruam Mit Road, Huai Khwang, a huge and empty building with a triangular façade has stood for years. A big plaque on the lawn in Thai translates to The National Gallery of Art. With no activities inside, people are left wondering when it will open. Is it true…

Bangkok Post

Chiang Rai to host international art festival

Organised by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, the Ministry of Culture and Chiang Rai province, Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai 2023 is set to be held from Dec 9 to April 30 next year.

The Independent UK

The Kurdish Romeo and Juliet, the legend of Mem and Zin throughout the ages

Mem and Zin is considered the masterpiece of the Kurdish epics, writes Şeyhmus Çakırtaş

Bangkok Post

5-day event to celebrate Rattanakosin era

The Ministry of Culture will hold a five-day event next month to celebrate the 241st anniversary of the Rattanakosin Kingdom, with various cultural activities held at museums and temples in Old Town Bangkok.

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