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PM Modi shares stunning aerial view of Prambanan Temple during Indonesia visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 02:01 pm IST

UNESCO Gastronomy City, Lucknow: Ramzan Raatein keep food hubs buzzing

Pasanda and tikka being prepared at Mubeen's Lucknow
Updated on Mar 20, 2026 02:34 pm IST

Be ready with plan-B for HC expansion, Chandigarh administration told

UT had earlier sent a plan to construct a new block on a 20.5 lakh square feet area behind the existing complex. (HT File)
Published on Feb 28, 2026 08:36 am IST

Ramgarh Shekhawati: A living legacy

Seth Ramgopal Poddar Chhatri
Updated on Feb 26, 2026 06:23 am IST

Odisha lauds inclusion of 3 Buddhist sites in UNESCO tentative list for world heritage site

Odisha lauds inclusion of 3 Buddhist sites in UNESCO tentative list for world heritage site
Published on Jan 24, 2026 02:48 pm IST

Travel vlogger says woman threw used diaper on Gujarat's ‘Road Through Heaven’

A travel vlogger captured a littering incident on Gujarat’s ‘Road Through Heaven’.
Published on Jan 23, 2026 10:03 pm IST

Mumbai artist Rouble Nagi among finalists for USD 1mn Global Teacher Prize

Mumbai artist Rouble Nagi among finalists for USD 1mn Global Teacher Prize
Published on Jan 14, 2026 07:01 pm IST

NY Special | Ranveer Brar: 2026 will set the tone for Awadh’s rich food legacy

Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar relishing Chai, Gilafi Kulcha, Jaunji Halwa and Makkhan Malai during his food trail in Chowk area, Lucknow
Updated on Jan 01, 2026 11:01 am IST

Concerning: India on damage to Preah Vihear Temple site on Thai-Cambodia border

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press conference, in New Delhi.
Published on Dec 12, 2025 07:07 pm IST

Month after blast, UNESCO meet at Red Fort goes on under tight security

Month after blast, UNESCO meet at Red Fort goes on under tight security
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:23 pm IST

Lucknow secures Unesco creative cities tag for gastronomy

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Published on Dec 11, 2025 08:56 pm IST

Inclusion of Deepavali in Unesco list moment of immense pride: Rajya Sabha Chairman

Inclusion of Deepavali in Unesco list moment of immense pride: Rajya Sabha Chairman
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:32 pm IST

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: IndiGo, Winter Session, Parliament

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Published on Dec 11, 2025 09:04 am IST

UNESCO adds Diwali to global intangible heritage list as Delhi hosts key session

Government officials said that the capital has curated performances, lighting rituals, and exhibitions on traditional arts associated with Deepavali for the delegates. (Representative photo)
Updated on Dec 10, 2025 03:15 pm IST

Indians erupt with pride as UNESCO adds Deepavali to Intangible Heritage List

Deepavali’s inclusion in UNESCO’s heritage list sparked widespread celebration on the internet.
Published on Dec 10, 2025 01:22 pm IST

Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO’S Intangible Cultural Heritage list, India reacts

Deepavali is the most widely celebrated Hindu festival in India
Updated on Dec 10, 2025 06:03 pm IST

Indus Valley ‘flute’ Boreendo given UNESCO protection, put on Safeguarding List

The boreendo. (Credit: faraz ahmed, sindh culture dept)
Updated on Dec 10, 2025 04:46 am IST

Pak's ancient dying folk musical instrument, Portugal's naval carpentry art added in UNESCO ICH list

Pak's ancient dying folk musical instrument, Portugal's naval carpentry art added in UNESCO ICH list
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:20 pm IST

UNESCO to examine 67 new nominations, including 'Deepavali', during ICH session

New Delhi: UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany during the inaugural ceremony of the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Published on Dec 09, 2025 01:50 am IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 9 December 2025

Gram it: Artistes perform at the Red Fort, on Monday, during the inaugural ceremony of 20th UNESCO Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). The event will continue in Delhi till Saturday, December 13.
Published on Dec 09, 2025 02:54 am IST

Intangible heritage most democratic expression of culture: S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke during the inaugural ceremony of the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Updated on May 05, 2026 05:42 pm IST

India's intangible heritage showcased at Red Fort for key UNESCO meet

India's intangible heritage showcased at Red Fort for key UNESCO meet
Published on May 05, 2026 05:35 pm IST

Jaishankar to be chief guest at UNESCO meet on intangible heritage

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks during the inaugural session of India’s World Annual Conclave 2025
Published on Dec 06, 2025 04:46 am IST

Centre asks Delhi government to mark Deepavali on Dec 10 during UNESCO meet

The global meeting, scheduled from December 7 to 13 at the Red Fort, will be hosted in the Capital for the first time.
Published on Dec 05, 2025 04:22 am IST

Chandni Chowk clean-up starts ahead of UNESCO meet in Delhi

A view of Chandni Chowk. (HT Archive)
Published on Dec 04, 2025 03:40 am IST

Chandni Chowk revamp begins ahead of UNESCO Cultural Heritage Conference

The Government wishes that when the visiting dignitaries step beyond the Red Fort and into the historic lanes of Chandni Chowk, they experience Delhi's cultural identity
Published on Dec 04, 2025 01:55 am IST

Weekend events you can’t miss in Delhi-NCR (Nov 28-30)

Lithuanian artist Vida Sniečkuvienė. (Facebook / Embassy of Lithuania in India)
Published on Nov 27, 2025 10:51 pm IST

David Beckham plays football with school girls on his second visit to India

David Beckham visited a school in Vishakhapatnam recently.
Updated on Nov 27, 2025 12:25 pm IST

From royal kitchens to world fame: Lucknow joins UNESCO’s City of Gastronomy

The history of Awadhi food dates back to long before the late 18th century when the Nawabs shifted the capital from Faizabad to Lucknow.
Updated on Nov 11, 2025 11:22 am IST

At UNESCO meet, India calls for ethical AI, education access, heritage cooperation

For representational purposes only. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Nov 05, 2025 11:55 am IST