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Varanasi, Jun 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the gathering during the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan, in Varanasi on Tuesday. Union Minister of Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan is also seen. (ANI Photo)

June 19, 2024 11:58 AM

PM Modi inaugurates new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar. The inauguration ceremony included the unveiling of a plaque and was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Bihar Governor Raje...

Arab illustration of the Jackal Dimnah and the lion Pingalaka; at the lake, is one of the Panchatantra, an ancient Indian inter-related collection of animal fables in verse and prose. The original Sanskrit work, which some scholars believe was composed in the 3rd century BCE. A New Persian version from the 12th century became known as Kal?leh o Demneh. The book in different form is also known as The Fables of Bidpai. 13th century. (Photo by: Photo12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

May 14, 2024 2:05 PM

UNESCO adds three Indian literary masterpieces to Memory of the World Register

Three Indian literary masterpieces have been added to UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. The inclusion of the 'Ramcharitmanas', 'Panchatantra', and 'Sahṛdayāloka-Locana' in the register highlights the significance of pres...

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 03: A man holds a press card up during a protest held by journalists and members of the Turkish Journalists Union to mark World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey. In a statement released by the United Nations, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "Journalists go to the most dangerous places. Media workers suffer character assassination, sexual assault, injuries and even death and we need leaders to defend a free media." In Turkey, since the failed coup attempt and the following introduction of a state of emergency more than 200 media outlets have been shut down and more than 170 journalist detained. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

May 3, 2024 3:34 PM

Nepal marks World Press Freedom Day with focus on environmental crisis journalism

Nepal celebrates 31st Press Freedom Day today. In a program organised by Media Action Nepal, Minister of Forests and Environment of Government of Nepal Nawal Kishor Sah Saudi launched Annual Press Freedom Report, addressing the august gathering he me...

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...

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...

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