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December 7, 2023 2:23 PM

Gujarat’s Garba achieves UNESCO recognition as Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO has declared Gujarat's iconic dance form, Garba, as part of the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity. This accolade marks the 15th ICH element from India to secure a spot on this prestigious list, highlighting ...

November 2, 2023 12:44 PM

Kozhikode, Gwalior added to UNESCO list of creative cities

Marking World Cities Day on Tuesday, UNESCO made a significant announcement by welcoming two Indian cities, Gwalior and Kozhikode, into its Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Kozhikode, located in the state of Kerala, and Gwalior, situated in Madhya P...

November 1, 2023 5:09 PM

On the foundation day of MP, Gwalior bags UNESCO’s Music City tag

On the foundation day of Madhya Pradesh, great news has come for the people of the state. UNESCO has selected Gwalior as the 'City of Music' in the field of music. Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has expressed happiness about this. Gwal...

October 13, 2023 12:51 PM

Serious humanitarian crisis in Gaza, UN & other agencies pledge support

A convoy of United Nations vehicles was seen driving in Gaza City towards southern Gaza area on October 13, as Israel calls for all civilians to leave Gaza City. Israel's military on Friday called for all civilians of Gaza City, more than 1 million ...

October 5, 2023 5:01 PM

Libya flood disaster damaged ancient city but revealed new remains

The flooding that killed thousands in Libya's Derna last month damaged the ruins at the ancient Greek city of Cyrene in the mountains nearby, but it also revealed new archaeological remains there by washing away earth and stones. Storm Daniel may ha...

October 3, 2023 12:25 PM

Train service resumes on Shimla-Kalka narrow gauge railway line

Train services on the UNESCO world heritage Shimla-Kalka railway line completely resumed after nearly three months on October 2. The service was discontinued or halted as the railway line got damaged due to torrential rains, as per the railway offici...

September 19, 2023 1:34 PM

Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala temples make it to UNESCO World Heritage list

"If ever, poetry was carved in stone. It is in these monuments of India." - Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO, Vishal V Sharma on the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas, which includes the three temples i...

September 19, 2023 10:32 AM

UNESCO reveals newly inscribed World Heritage Sites

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added new names to its list of World Heritages. India is rejoicing with the inclusion of Santiniketan, the “Abode of Peace”. A total of 22 new properties have be...

August 25, 2023 1:30 PM

4th G20 CWG meeting in Varanasi to continue discussions on Draft declaration

G20 Culture Working Group meeting commended the exceptional feat achieved by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar south pole, underscoring India's growing prowess in the in the realm of...

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