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December 30, 2025 9:43 AM

UN chief Guterres issues New Year message in Hindi for first time

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a New Year message released in Hindi for the first time, urged global leaders to prioritise development spending over military expenditure, warning that the world is engulfed by “chaos and uncer...

December 10, 2025 5:15 PM

Nonna was right! Italian cuisine wins a place on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list

U.N. cultural agency UNESCO recognised Italy's national cuisine on Wednesday as an "intangible cultural heritage", a formal accolade for a cookery tradition passed down through generations, and one that Italy hopes will boost tourism. The vote by a ...

December 8, 2025 3:26 PM

India Showcases Cultural Legacy at 20th UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Session

India is hosting the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) from December 8 to 13, 2025, at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi. This marks the first time India is convenin...

December 8, 2025 3:05 PM

EAM S. Jaishankar highlights India’s cultural legacy at UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage at Red Fort

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said traditions, languages, music, craftsmanship and other forms of intangible heritage represent the most “democratic expression of culture” and are “owned by all and guarded by many” at the opening of...

November 27, 2025 12:15 PM

PM Modi hails unveiling of B.R. Ambedkar’s bust at UNESCO headquarters on Constitution Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the unveiling of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s bust at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris as “a matter of immense pride” and a fitting tribute to the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. In a post...

October 6, 2025 3:59 PM

UN cultural agency votes for new chief after US withdrawal

UNESCO will choose its next chief on Monday to lead the organisation after President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from it for a second time. While outgoing chief Audrey Azoulay has worked to diversify funding sources, the U.N. culture and...

July 23, 2025 11:06 AM

Trump pulls US out of UN cultural agency UNESCO for second time

President Donald Trump has decided to pull the United States out of the "woke" and "divisive" U.N. culture and education agency UNESCO, the White House said on Tuesday, repeating a move he took in his first term that was reversed by Joe Biden. The w...

January 6, 2025 4:00 PM

A Global Call for urgent action—and the challenges

The World Day of War Orphans calls for collaborative global efforts to ensure these children are provided with essential care, education, and protection. Yet, despite this call, the international community has often failed to meet the growing needs o...

December 17, 2024 1:35 PM

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visits Mahabodhi temple in Bihar

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid a visit to the revered Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar's Bodhgaya. Dissanayake is currently on a three-day state visit from December 15-17 to India. Upon his arrival at Gaya Airport, the Sri Lankan Presid...

November 24, 2024 6:25 PM

Gujarat’s heritage sites attract over 21 lakh tourists in 2023-24

Gujarat, renowned for its cultural and historical legacy, has become a prime destination for tourists, both domestic and international, with its heritage sites leading the way. According to the Gujarat Tourism Department, more than 21 lakh tourists ...

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