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PM Modi offers prayers at Chola-era Lord Brihadeeswara temple in Tamil Nadu

Published on Jul 27, 2025 10:10 IST

Clad in veshti (dhoti), white shirt and angavasthram worn around the neck, the prime minsiter circumambulated the inner corridor of the temple

China says US' withdrawal from UNESCO ‘irresponsible’ behaviour

U. President Donald Trump with China's President Xi Jinping in Osaka, Japan.

Published on Jul 23, 2025 08:28 IST

Trump to withdraw US from ‘woke’ UNESCO, here's why

Trump to withdraw US out of ‘woke’ UNESCO, here's why (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst//File Photo)

Published on Jul 22, 2025 12:34 IST

After UNESCO tag on 12 forts, stage set for restoration saga

Khanderi Fort

Published on Jul 20, 2025 01:03 IST

Story of India's first UNESCO biosphere reserve Nilgiris, now on the big screen

Wildlife documentary Nilgiris up for a theatrical release later this week

Published on Jul 16, 2025 06:58 IST

UNESCO, MeitY launch exercise to assess India’s AI readiness

The exercise will assess India’s AI preparedness in legal, socio-cultural, scientific and educational, economic, and technical/infrastructure aspects. (X)

Published on Jun 6, 2025 05:39 IST

Nicaragua quits UNESCO over a press freedom award| What we know so far

(FILE) UNESCO's World Press Freedom Prize was awarded on May 3, 2025, to the Nicaraguan newspaper La Prensa, the historic daily newspaper of this Central American country, whose editorial staff has been forced into exile by the government's ferocious repression.

Updated on May 4, 2025 19:48 IST

Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra enter UNESCO’s Memory of World Register; PM reacts

The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita & Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra are now inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.

Updated on Apr 18, 2025 05:58 IST

Cultural heritage at risk: Sudan National Museum faces extensive damage from war

A picture shows a view of the damage at the Sudan National Museum in Khartoum on April 11, 2025, after the army recaptured the country's capital from RSF paramilitaries the previous month.

Published on Apr 15, 2025 12:44 IST

UNESCO Internship Programme: Know about eligibility, duration, positions offered

UNESCO Internship Programme: Know about eligibility, duration, positions offered

Updated on Mar 22, 2025 10:23 IST

PM Modi receives traditional Bihari welcome in Mauritius with ‘Geet Gawai’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a warm welcome from the members of the Indian diaspora as he arrives at a hotel, in Port Louis on Tuesday.

Published on Mar 11, 2025 08:32 IST

‘40% global population do not have access to education in language they know’

The UNESCO report comes at a time when India is in the process of implementing the new National Education Policy (NEP) that advocates multilingual education.

Updated on Mar 3, 2025 02:33 IST

Himachal to partner with UNESCO to reform education system: Rohit Thakur

The Himachal Pradesh government will collaborate with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to strengthen quality, equitable, and inclusive education for every child in the state, education minister Rohit Thakur said on Friday. (Getty Images/ Representational image)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 22, 2025 04:22 IST

‘79 education systems globally ban smartphone usage in schools till 2024-end’

As per UNESCO, 79 education systems globally have banned smartphones in schools as many countries feel it impacts the learning and privacy of children. (Representative image/Unsplash)

Updated on Feb 17, 2025 02:33 IST

Chandigarh not a World Heritage City, says Centre

The response by the Union ministry of culture and tourism came following a query by Chandigarh member of Parliament Manish Tewari. (ANI File Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 4, 2025 04:06 IST

UNESCO invites nominations for Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2025

A jury consisting of six independent members, representing all types of media including digital media, one from each of the six regions as defined by UNESCO, will recommend the winner of the prize.

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 13:12 IST

Monuments of My Country: 7 most underrated spots of historical significance

Some of India’s underrated monuments that have rich historical significance and artistry that's waiting to be discovered.

Published on Dec 31, 2024 10:45 IST

The Kumbh Mela beyond rituals: Faith, transformation & environmental stewardship

The Kumbh Mela, beyond rituals

Published on Dec 9, 2024 13:40 IST

Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts

Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts

Updated on Dec 4, 2024 22:25 IST

Vienna sausage stand declared cultural heritage wonder by UNESCO

Customers line up at a traditional sausage stand (Wuerstelstand), which are named as intangible cultural heritage by the Austrian UNESCO Commission, in Vienna, Austria.

Published on Nov 29, 2024 10:08 IST

Tourists thrilled by UNESCO-honoured horseback shrimp-fishing in Oostduinkerke

In Oostduinkerke, Belgium, horseback shrimp-fishing thrives as a UNESCO-listed tradition.

Published on Nov 1, 2024 09:13 IST

Venice extends day-tripper tax through next year, doubling fee for last-minute visitors

Venice extends day-tripper tax through next year, doubling fee for last-minute visitors

Updated on Oct 24, 2024 12:06 IST

UNESCO seeks applications for Chief of Section at Paris, check eligibility here

The desired candidate will design the relevant strategies, policies, objectives, and deliverables and define priorities and agenda for staff and Section and locate and pursue resources.

employment news

Published on Oct 24, 2024 10:55 IST

Viewing culture as a part of living heritage

India has 15 elements on the representative list, ranging from Ramlila to Koodiyattam to the Buddhist chanting of Ladakh to Kalbelia of Rajasthan, Yoga, Durga puja from Kolkata, and more. The latest inclusion in UNESCO’s representative list was Garba from Gujarat. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 14:58 IST

Raima Sen: Durga Puja is a celebration of womanhood

Raima Sen on Durga Puja

Published on Oct 8, 2024 03:55 IST

AI can transform lives but also poses threat if mishandled: UNESCO Education ADG

UNESCO's Assistant Director General for Education Stefania Giannini said artificial intelligence is a technology that holds potential to transform human life in profound ways, but it also poses significant risks if mishandled. (Representative image)

Published on Sep 30, 2024 06:51 IST

Niger's historic 'gateway to the desert' on the brink of collapse amid flooding

A man walks in the vicinity of a earthen mud mosque in Agadez, in northern Niger, on April 2, 2017. Its winding allies, 16th-century mosque and ochre houses helped bestow on Agadez its UNESCO World Heritage status but the Nigerien city now faces serious threat from flooding.

Published on Sep 27, 2024 12:19 IST

Too many people, not enough management: Chaos of 'overtourism' in 2024 summer

Tourists visit the old center of Sintra, Portugal.

Published on Aug 21, 2024 06:19 IST

State archaeology dept. gearing up for UNESCO committee visit

The nomination includes 12 forts namely Salher Fort, Shivneri Fort, Lohagad, Khanderi Fort, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala Fort, Vijay Durg, Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 31, 2024 01:36 IST

The history lesson in the nod for Moidams

The Charaideo Moidams, a unique 700-year-old burial mounds of the Ahom Dynasty from Assam has been officially inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List on July 26 becoming the 43rd property from India to be included in the prestigious index, on Friday. (ANI Photo)

Published on Jul 28, 2024 17:36 IST

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