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Too many people, not enough management: Chaos of 'overtourism' in 2024 summer
Anyone paying attention during this summer of “overtourism” is familiar with the escalating consequences around the world. It has led to a total chaos.
Published on Aug 21, 2024 11:49 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Sintra, Portugal
State archaeology dept. gearing up for UNESCO committee visit
On February 1, the ministry of culture, Maharashtra, had announced submitting the ‘Maratha Military Landscape’ for evaluation for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2024-25
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 07:06 AM IST
The history lesson in the nod for Moidams
The inclusion of the Charaideo Moidams of Assam in the Unesco’s World Heritage List is a significant moment for India’s history.
Published on Jul 28, 2024 11:06 PM IST
HT Editorial
Majority students across globe don’t have access to physical education: UN
Only 7 percent of schools worldwide have established equal physical education time for boys and girls, the UN report said.
Published on Jul 28, 2024 06:03 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Queen of Roads: Rome's first highway added to UNESCO World Heritage list
Queen of Roads connects the capital of the early Roman state to the south-eastern town of Brindisi and is the 60th Italian site to be recognised by UNESCO
Published on Jul 28, 2024 03:51 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Rome
Afternoon briefing: HC says Mamata Banerjee can speak on governor and more
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.
Published on Jul 27, 2024 01:25 PM IST
Ahom dynasty's Moidams get UNESCO World Heritage tag: Know its history | 5 facts
The Ahom era ‘Moidams’ in Assam was declared India's 43rd World Heritage Site, making it the first cultural property from the Northeast to get the coveted tag.
Published on Jul 27, 2024 12:00 PM IST
Day etched in golden letters, great gift to India: Shekhawat on 'Moidams' getting UNESCO tag
Day etched in golden letters, great gift to India: Shekhawat on 'Moidams' getting UNESCO tag
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 12:27 AM IST
PTI |
UNESCO names Ahom dynasty's Moidams in Assam as India's 43rd World Heritage Site
The Moidams, also know as Pyramids of Assam, the burial mounds of Ahom kings, queens, and nobles are included in world heritage list of UNESCO.
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 12:14 PM IST
Unesco opts not to include Nepal’s Lumbini in World Heritage Sites in Danger
Unesco experts had recommended listing Lumbini as endangered due to “alarming state of conservation” of its key features
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Stonehenge, Avebury, will not be listed as world heritage in danger: UNESCO
The Stonehenge, which is one of the most popular prehistoric structures, was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986
Published on Jul 25, 2024 11:35 AM IST
India set to host World Heritage Committee meeting for the first time
46th World Heritage Committee meeting in India, examining 28 site proposals, conservation of 123 sites, and hosting global forums. PM Modi to inaugurate.
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 07:30 AM IST
Assam awaits world heritage tag for burial mounds of Ahom royals
Of all the ‘Moidams’, nearly 90 have been preserved well and are the best representations of the burial system sometimes referred to as ‘Pyramids of Assam’
Published on Jul 19, 2024 01:59 PM IST
India's upper secondary education not progressing well, reveals UNESCO report
In the report ‘SDG 4 Scorecard Progress Report on National Benchmarks: Focus on Teachers’, it has been seen that the primary education in India is progressing.
Published on Jul 17, 2024 07:53 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
Climate change disrupting education outcomes, increasing learning loss: UNESCO
The GEM report noted that a child experiencing temperatures that are two standard deviations above average is predicted to attain 1.5 fewer years of schooling.
Published on Jul 17, 2024 11:24 AM IST
PTI |
Forum to enhance expertise in protecting heritage sites begins in Delhi
Forum to enhance expertise in protecting heritage sites begins in Delhi
Published on Jul 16, 2024 12:11 AM IST
PTI |
Srinagar recognised as ‘World Craft City’
UNESCO-affiliated World Crafts Council takes note of Srinagar’s varied crafts like papier-mache, hand knotted carpets, pashmina
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Kerala's Kozhikode becomes India's first UNESCO 'City of Literature'
The state government also announced that from coming year, June 23 will be celebrated as the 'City of Literature' Day of Kozhikode.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 05:05 AM IST
PTI |
Activists spray paint UNESCO heritage site ‘Stonehenge’ in UK| Video
British PM Rishi Sunak called it "a disgraceful act of vandalism to one of the UK's and the world's oldest and most important monuments".
Published on Jun 19, 2024 09:16 PM IST
Pharrell Williams kicks off Paris Fashion Week with Louis Vuitton show at UNESCO
Pharrell Williams drew on a travel theme for the spring summer 2025 men's collection, with rows of international flags and the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop.
Published on Jun 19, 2024 11:04 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Paris
Tunisian art installation '1001 Bricks' celebrates diversity and inclusivity
The "1001 Bricks" installation in the old medina of Tunis is transforming public space and highlighting the talents of marginalised creators.
Published on Jun 18, 2024 06:03 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Gujarat’s Smritivan Museum listed among world’s most beautiful by UNESCO
The Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum, dedicated to the devastating 2001 Bhuj earthquake, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 07:03 PM IST
What is Smritivan Museum, shortlisted for Unesco's Prix Versailles Award 2024?
The Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum in Bhuj has been listed among the 7 most beautiful museums in the world under the prestigious Prix Versailles Award.
Published on Jun 15, 2024 07:54 PM IST
Meloni joins cultural elite celebrating Italian opera's recognition as a world treasure
Meloni joins cultural elite celebrating Italian opera's recognition as a world treasure
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 05:35 AM IST
AP |
On the road with Manou
For about a decade, the photographer has no fixed address. Here, he writes about travelling across the Northeast, documenting aspects of their cultural heritage
Published on Jun 05, 2024 09:26 PM IST
Manou
Sangam city expert to represent India at UNESCO meet
Gopal Mohan Shukla, a librarian at the Government Public Library, Prayagraj, has been invited to participate as the sole library expert from India in a meeting of experts on ‘Disaster Risk Management’
Updated on May 27, 2024 05:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
70% of environment journalists report attacks, threats, pressure: UN
70% of environment journalists report attacks, threats, pressure: UN
Published on May 03, 2024 05:06 AM IST
AFP |
International Dance Day 2024: Date, history, significance and more
International Dance Day is an annual celebration of how dancing positively impacts our lives. From date to history, here's everything you need to know.
Updated on Apr 29, 2024 06:59 AM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi
Happy World Book Day 2024: 30 powerful quotes by renowned authors
On World Book and Copyright Day 2024, celebrate the profound impact that books and reading have on us with this list of 30 powerful quotes by renowned authors
Published on Apr 22, 2024 09:35 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
World Book and Copyright Day 2024: Date, history, significance of the day
World Book and Copyright Day 2024: Date, history, significance of the World Book and Copyright Day
Published on Apr 22, 2024 09:01 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi