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THE TIMES OF INDIA · AUG 28, 2026

BHU, CII Ink Pact to Link Culture, Academia and Industry for Banaras Biennale

Historic agreement signed to connect Banaras Hindu University researchers, artists, and students directly with the city-wide Biennale.

ANI NEWS · AUG 28, 2026

BHU Partners with CII to Bring the Inaugural Banaras Biennale to Varanasi and Launch Campus Career Lounge

National agency reports on the landmark collaboration between CII and BHU establishing Varanasi as a premier global cultural destination.

NISHCHAY TIMES · AUG 27, 2026

CII Unveils Banaras Biennale 2026: Historic MoU with BHU to Transform Varanasi into a Global Cultural Hub

Comprehensive coverage on the partnership anchoring living crafts, academic symposia, and youth participation.

THE NEWS MILL · AUG 28, 2026

BHU Signs MoUs with CII to Launch Banaras Biennale 2026 & Campus Career Lounge

In-depth look at the academic integration linking fine arts faculties with international biennale programming and youth engagements.

ANYTIME NEWS · AUG 27, 2026

From Heritage to Global Cultural Hub: CII Announces Banaras Biennale 2026

Detailed reportage on the upcoming month-long celebration of Varanasi’s weaving masteries, visual arts, and scholarly traditions.

ABHINAV PRABHAT · AUG 28, 2026

CII बनारस बिएनाले 2026: 27 नवंबर से काशी में सजेगा कला, संस्कृति और धरोहर का महाकुंभ

बीएचयू और सीआईआई के बीच ऐतिहासिक एमओयू से काशी को वैश्विक सांस्कृतिक केंद्र के रूप में नई पहचान मिलेगी।

Anytime News · AUG 27, 2026

CII Unveils the Banaras Culture Biennale 2026: An Ode to Living Heritage and Architecture

A deep exploration of the inaugural Biennale uniting traditional handlooms, sacred riverfronts, and international contemporary art.

NISHCHAY TIMES · DEC 28, 2025

From Ghats to Global Art: Inside the Curatorial Framework of the Inaugural Banaras Biennale

An exclusive preview of the thematic pavilions, curatorial frameworks, and site-specific commissions across historical ghats.

THENEWSMILL · AUG 28, 2026

The Living Loom: Why Banaras's Textile Masteries are the Centerpiece of the Culture Biennale

Celebrating the master weavers, heritage brocades, and contemporary textile installations premiering in Varanasi.

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Banaras Biennale Profile

The inaugural Banaras Biennale 2026 is delivered by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Ministry of Tourism, and the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Anchored across Varanasi's sacred ghats, academic institutions, and living craft traditions from 27 November to 31 December 2026.

Curated by Gayatri Sinha, Pramod Kumar, Anjan Chakraverty and leading cultural custodians.

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