Chandigarh administration issues letter of intent to Delhi firm for designing Punjab and Haryana High Court expansion while navigating strict Unesco World Heritage site restrictions.
Sibaji Panda founded Happy Hands, a residential school in Odisha that uses Indian Sign Language as the first language. UNESCO recognized it as a pioneering model for inclusive education.
Cultural scholar Sarita Boodhoo from Mauritius participated in a Kolkata event celebrating UNESCO-recognized Geet Gawai, highlighting her lifelong work preserving Bhojpuri language and traditions.
Odisha government, with ASI and Union Culture Ministry support, seeks UNESCO World Heritage status for Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri, and Udayagiri Buddhist sites. Deputy CM announces plans to revive ancient Pushpagiri University.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren vows to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for Jharkhand's living megalithic sites during state delegation's visit to Davos and UK.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar paid floral tributes to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, highlighting his global legacy. Read more about this significant diplomatic gesture.
Explore the new Humayun's Tomb Site Museum in Delhi, a UNESCO site where salvaged Mughal-era stone creates a space for reflection on India's architectural legacy and future.
President Trump pulls the US out of 66 international organisations, including the India-led International Solar Alliance. The move creates a funding and leadership vacuum likely to be filled by China, impacting global health, climate, and human rights eff
President Trump pulls the US out of 66 UN and global bodies, including climate and health groups, while proposing a massive $1.5 trillion defence budget. Analysts warn of a retreat from multilateralism. Read the full analysis.
The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from 66 international organisations and treaties. Explore the full list and the global implications of this strategic shift.
LSG Secretary Ravi Jain inspected Jaipur's Walled City, ordering removal of encroachments and garbage. UNESCO has warned the state to submit a report by Dec 2026 or risk losing the Heritage tag. Read more.
The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation has launched a Rs 13 crore redevelopment of Motihari's historic Sitakund Dham. The project, to be finished by Dec 2026, will enhance pilgrim amenities and boost tourism. Read more.
Prayagraj's Magh Mela sees massive 32 lakh+ footfall on Day 1, signaling a tourism boom. UP aims to leverage UNESCO heritage status to make Sangam city a top global spiritual destination. Read more.
Gurgaon residents urge Centre to secure UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status for the entire Aravalli range to ensure long-term protection and halt mining. Join the movement for ecological preservation.
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Kolkata's New Town is building a massive, permanent Durga Puja complex with a 177-ft sanctum, 108 idols, and 1000 pillars. The Rs 262-crore project aims to be a global cultural hub. Read more.
Pakistani archaeologists discover rare coins and decorative stones at a UNESCO-listed site near Taxila. Preliminary analysis confirms the find's significance. Explore the details.
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Turkey's traditional Antep İşi Embroidery is now on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The announcement was made in New Delhi, marking a global recognition for this centuries-old craft.
Explore the eight global cuisines, including India's 'Gujarat's Garba', honoured by UNESCO for their cultural significance. Discover the stories behind these culinary traditions.
Over 14,000 tourists flooded Ellora Caves during Christmas weekend, causing severe crowd issues. ASI staff faced challenges as visitors climbed heritage structures. Experts call for regulated entry.
The protected prehistoric rock art site of Pansaimol in Goa is under threat from commercial kayaking activities operating without permission, officials confirm. Learn about the heritage site's status and the risks it faces.
Anand Mahindra's social media post on Brihadisvara Temple ignites online debate, highlighting its 11th-century engineering marvel. Discover the secrets of this Chola-era wonder.
The UAE secures 15 UNESCO cultural inscriptions in 2024, driven by national knowledge initiatives. Discover how this boosts its global soft power and cultural economy.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces Rs 500 crore Union Budget allocation for Rakhigarhi's development and a push for UNESCO World Heritage status. Details inside.
Satara forest department initiates fire-line scrapping at Kas Plateau, a Unesco site, to prevent wildfires. The crucial work aims to create a buffer zone by Jan 15. Read more.
Vijayanagara DC orders urgent cleanliness drive at Hampi monuments after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised hygiene concerns. Inspection held ahead of Culture Minister's visit.
India gears up for a landmark 2025, celebrating 150 years of Vande Mataram and hosting the Maha Kumbh Mela. Explore the full schedule of cultural milestones.
India is set to become the first nation in the Indian Ocean region with over 100 villages certified as 'Tsunami Ready' by UNESCO-IOC. This community-driven initiative boosts coastal resilience against tsunamis and cyclones.
UNESCO and Kolkata Society for Cultural Heritage present a two-day village festival in Sajnekhali, Sundarbans, to promote Bengal's folk traditions and empower local artisans. Discover the cultural mosaic.