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From art to access: Durga Puja evolves into a more inclusive celebration

Puja committees are reimagining their role, not just as cultural stewards but as facilitators of access, safety and sustainability.

September 6, 2025 20:20 IST

US pulls out of UNESCO – What this exit means for the organisation and its global role?

The US was a founding member of UNESCO in 1945 but first withdrew in 1984. The withdrawal was due to…

July 22, 2025 20:46 IST

Can Lucknow be the ‘city of gastronomy’? Land of nawabs sends nomination to UNESCO

Hyderabad holds the spot for Gastronomy among the 55 cities in the Creative Cities Network of UNESCO,

June 9, 2025 15:49 IST

Gita and Natyashastra enter UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, India’s tally reaches 14

With Gita and Natyashastra’s addition India now has a total of 14 entries in the Memory of the World Register.

April 18, 2025 14:14 IST

Climate change is drastically impacting education of children, latest UNESCO report reveals

Compiled by UNESCO, the MECCE project, and the University of Saskatchewan, the report indicates that annual climate-related school closures in…

Updated: July 14, 2024 17:25 IST

UNESCO adds Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra and other Indian literary masterpieces to Memory of the World Register

UNESCO has recognised a total of 20 items from the Asia Pacific region in its Memory of the World Regional…

Updated: May 15, 2024 15:25 IST

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Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2 shines worldwide! Earns UNESCO recognition as one of the ‘World’s Most Beautiful Airports’

The airport’s Terminal 2 (T2) was acknowledged as one of the ‘World’s most beautiful airports’ and received the esteemed ‘World…

December 22, 2023 16:36 IST

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UNESCO declares Rabindranath Tagore’s Santiniketan a ‘World Heritage’ site! What does it mean?

Santiniketan, West Bengal, gets listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site; Narendra Modi and Mamta Banerjee congratulates citizens.

September 19, 2023 12:24 IST

The red tag: Venice is added to Unesco’s list of world heritage in danger. What’s next?

Apart from Venice, the agency experts recommend Odessa in Ukraine; the town of Timbuktu in Mali, and several sites in…

September 3, 2023 00:30 IST

Perils of digital determinism in addressing the rural-urban inequality in India

According to UNESCO, approximately 0.32 billion students in India have been affected by school closure due to the pandemic.

August 23, 2023 14:56 IST

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Venice in danger! UNESCO wants this world heritage destination to fight climate crisis – here’s how

Venice is recommended to be on the list of heritage danger by UNESCO as the Italian government failed to preserve…

August 1, 2023 11:35 IST

US aims to rejoin UN scientific and educational organisation to push back on China

The State Department said it had delivered a letter seeking readmission to the Paris-based body, known as UNESCO, late last…

Updated: June 12, 2023 08:37 IST

Incredible journey of Earth Anthem: Quest for a common anthem for our planet

Earth Anthem was written by Indian poet and diplomat Abhay K. in 2008. He was inspired by the ancient Indian…

Updated: April 21, 2023 14:33 IST

First G20 culture track meet to be held in Khajuraho from February 22-25

The meeting will be held from February 22-25, a senior official said on Monday.

Updated: February 13, 2023 15:16 IST

Third of world heritage glaciers under threat, warns UNESCO study

The study also said it was still possible to save the other two-thirds, if the rise in global temperatures did…

Updated: November 4, 2022 16:31 IST

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Gaining from cultural heritage

Leverage the ‘intangible cultural heritage of humanity’ tag awarded to the Kolkata Durga Puja by Unesco to strengthen the livelihood…

September 19, 2022 04:45 IST

Increased tourism harming Ajanta cave painting? ASI official suggests ways to control damage

The popular UNESCO world heritage site, comprising 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments, is located about 100 km from the Aurangabad…

August 25, 2022 09:42 IST

Language, cultural heritage of Rajasthan celebrated at Indian Consulate in New York

The Consulate and Jaipur Foot USA organised the special celebration of the language and cultural heritage of Rajasthan on Monday…

February 22, 2022 15:16 IST

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