Karnataka's Hoysala Temples Included In UNESCO World Heritage List; 'More Pride For India,' Says PM Modi
The Union Government had proposed the Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid and Somnathapura as India's official nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List for the year 2022-2023.
Sep 18, 2023, 23:17 PM IST
Sadhguru At UNESCO: Yoga Belongs To Humanity
Explaining this further, he added, “Anything that we discover cannot belong to any group of people. What we invent can belong to people. What we make up can belong to a certain group of people. What we discover as a reality cannot belong to me or you. It is the right of every human being to find a way for their own fulfillment.”
Jun 24, 2023, 23:59 PM IST
International Day Of Yoga 2023: Sadhguru’s Special Address, Live Meditation At UNESCO Headquarters In France
Celebrate International Yoga Day with Sadhguru. Participate in guided Meditation, Yoga. Delegation of India global leaders from the worlds of fashion, music, and business, and the general public will attend the event.
Jun 20, 2023, 21:41 PM IST
10 UNESCO World Heritage Site In India You Must Visit Once Before You Die
Feb 20, 2023, 15:46 PM IST
Taj Mahal receives Rs 1 crore tax notice for first time in history - Details Inside
ASI has been asked to pay around Rs 1.40 lakh and Rs 1 crore as property and water tax of Taj Mahal.
Dec 20, 2022, 14:05 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee to officially announce Sundarbans, Basirhat as two new West Bengal districts
The state had to bear a cost of at least ₹ 200 crore to create each district, the official said. Ms Banerjee will perform 'Pratiki Puja' (nature worship) at Hingalganj to protect inhabitants from elephant attacks, the official said.
Nov 28, 2022, 20:08 PM IST
DNA: When the United Nations organization UNESCO was formed in 1945
This segment of DNA brings you information related to today's history.
Nov 16, 2022, 23:26 PM IST
With 18 biosphere reserves, here’s why India is an ecologist’s paradise
According to the Wildlife Institute of India, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, India currently has 18 notified biosphere reserves spanning 60,000 square kilometres.
Nov 03, 2022, 18:07 PM IST
'Regrettable': Union Minister slams Mamata for not lauding Centre for UNESCO's Durga Puja honour
Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi said the UNESCO heritage tag for Durga Puja was possible due to the concerted effort of different central government departments and other stakeholders.
Oct 05, 2022, 11:10 AM IST
Kerala’s Nilambur and Thrissur join UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities has welcomed the Indian cities of Nilambur and Thrissur.
Sep 05, 2022, 22:59 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee organises rally to commemorate Durga Puja's UNESCO Cultural Heritage tag- Watch
Mamata Banerjee took out rally to thank and celebrate UNESCO’s cultural heritage tag to Durga Puja. More than 1,000 Durga Puja committee members participated in the rally
Sep 01, 2022, 15:33 PM IST
Madrasas and other faith-based schools lead to persistence of patriarchy in society: UNESCO
Madrasas and other faith-based schools in Asia can cancel out some of the positive impact of increased education access on gender equality, reports PTI.
Jun 26, 2022, 16:00 PM IST
‘Our languages are not dying, they are being killed’
The long-term existence of our languages is dependent on soil, water, and trees, writes Akshat Jain.
Jun 08, 2022, 12:00 PM IST
International Day for Monuments and Sites 2022: 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites to visit in India
ICOMOS aims to promote the conservation, protection, use and enhancement of heritage monuments, building complexes and sites through World Heritage Day.
Apr 18, 2022, 13:27 PM IST
World Art Day 2022: Revisiting Leonardo da Vinci's best works on his birth anniversary
April 15 marks the ‘World Art Day’ to honour the memory and work of the greatest artist of all time, Leonardo Da Vinci, who gave this world the Mona Lisa.
Apr 15, 2022, 08:31 AM IST
Craft Safari in Kashmir: A move to revive state’s centuries old hand-made craft
The craft safari included visiting artisans of crafts like paper mache, woodcarving, pottery, silverware, copperware, namdhaKari, pashmina and silk carpets.
Mar 02, 2022, 15:06 PM IST
UNESCO's heritage tag for Kolkata Durga puja; PM Modi, Mamata hail move as 'proud moment'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed UNESCO's decision as a "matter of great pride and joy for every Indian".
Dec 16, 2021, 13:07 PM IST
Kolkata's Durga Puja accorded UNESCO heritage status
"Durga Puja in Kolkata has just been inscribed on the intangible heritage list. Congratulations India," the UN agency posted on Twitter.
Dec 15, 2021, 19:11 PM IST
Srinagar to be part of UNESCO's creative cities network; PM Narendra Modi hails the recognition
The inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) 2021, under the Crafts and Folk Arts category, took place on Monday, and the announcement was made on UNESCO`s official website, wherein 49 cities have joined this elite list.
Nov 11, 2021, 14:33 PM IST
DNA: How science has changed everyone's life
In the year 2001, on behalf of the United Nations organization UNESCO, 10 November was celebrated as World Science Day. Its purpose was to make society aware about the role of science in life.
Nov 10, 2021, 23:42 PM IST