UNESCO ratifies Jerusalem resolution slammed by Israel
The resolution had been passed by a UNESCO commission on Tuesday, sparking anger in Israel.
May 05, 2017, 18:26 PM IST
China flays India's counter bid to claim Tibetan medicine
A Chinese official has criticised India for staking claim over the legacy of ancient Tibetan medicine by filing a competing bid with China to declare it under UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.
Apr 13, 2017, 17:12 PM IST
Cyclone strikes healthiest part of Great Barrier Reef
A cyclone that left a trail of destruction in northeast Australia and New Zealand has also damaged one of the few healthy sections of the Great Barrier Reef to have escaped large-scale bleaching, scientists said on Monday.
Apr 10, 2017, 08:56 AM IST
UNESCO enlists 33 languages of Arunachal as endangered: Minster
The UNESCO in its recent survey has enlisted 33 languages of Arunachal Pradesh as endangered out of which four are critically endangered and on the verge of extinction, a state minister today said.
Mar 09, 2017, 21:36 PM IST
UNESCO accepts proposal to include eight more Pak sites to world heritage list
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has agreed to include eight more Pakistani sites to its list of World Heritage Sites.
Jan 30, 2017, 12:09 PM IST
This monument in Pakistan to earn world's 8th wonder tag?
With the decline of Buddhism in the region, the traces of the Stupa and monastery faded away.
Jan 28, 2017, 09:01 AM IST
2016: Top 10 fake news forwards that we (almost) believed
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Dec 29, 2016, 10:19 AM IST
Rio gets UNESCO world heritage status
Rio de Janeiro, nicknamed the Marvelous City, officially entered the UN's list of world heritage sites in recognition of its soaring granite cliffs, urban rainforest and beaches.
Dec 14, 2016, 07:34 AM IST
Great Barrier Reef not on the verge of extinction
Australian authorities also insisted UNESCO to put efforts in protecting the natural wonder and creating stiff measures so the Great Barrier does not get harmed.
Dec 04, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
France, UAE launch fund to safegaurd monuments from Islamic extremists in Iraq
Museums in Iraq, Roman-era temples in Syria and ancient stucco buildings in medieval Yemeni ports have been spoiled by wars.
Dec 03, 2016, 20:33 PM IST
United Nations inscribes Yoga in UNESCO's Representative List as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
UNESCO has inscribed Yoga in its list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Dec 01, 2016, 20:42 PM IST
UNESCO heritage site Boudhanath Stupa reopens after Nepal quake
The Boudhanath Stupa, one of the Unesco-enlisted heritage sites in Nepal which was severely damaged in an earthquake last year, was reopened for public on Tuesday after completion of its reconstruction.
Nov 22, 2016, 19:31 PM IST
Will propose UNESCO to grant Bhojpuri heritage status, says Mauritius PM
Laying emphasis on promoting the Bhojpuri language worldwide, Mauritius Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth on Monday said here efforts were being made by his country to confer the language a heritage status.
Nov 14, 2016, 23:39 PM IST
Israel claims blocked Palestinian Interpol bid
Israel claimed victory Tuesday in blocking a Palestinian bid to join the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol).
Nov 08, 2016, 20:11 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee arrives on state visit to Nepal
President Pranab Mukherjee today arrived here on a three-day state visit to Nepal, the first by an Indian Head of State in 18 years, to hold talks with the top leadership on ways to boost bilateral ties especially after the formation of a new government.
Nov 02, 2016, 15:38 PM IST
UNESCO head faces `death threats` over Jerusalem vote: Israel
The status of Jerusalem is the thorniest issue of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Israel suspends cooperation with UNESCO after Jerusalem vote
Israel suspended cooperation with UNESCO on Friday after the UN cultural organisation adopted two resolutions on the occupied Palestinian territories including annexed east Jerusalem ahead of a final vote next week.
Oct 14, 2016, 21:35 PM IST
Bokova still in running for UN chief: Bulgaria
Bulgaria on Tuesday said UNESCO chief Irina Bokova was still in the running for the UN`s top job, dismissing rumours the government was switching its support to a different candidate.
Sep 13, 2016, 19:48 PM IST
India could be late by 50 years in achieving education goals: UNESCO
A UNESCO report has said that according to the current trend, India will be half a century late in achieving its global education commitments.
Sep 06, 2016, 10:20 AM IST
47 mn Indian youth drop out by 10th standard
Uttar Pradesh leads the ranking with 1.6 million out-of-school children, followed by Bihar and Rajasthan.
Aug 19, 2016, 11:35 AM IST