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Nehru to 'Gandhi': The history of the iconic Ashok Hotel in New Delhi

A brainchild of then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, The Ashoka, as it was then called, was among the most iconic hotels in the country

Taliban to bring new curriculum in Afghanistan for girls' education

After backlash by the international community over the neglect of girls' education in Afghanistan, the Taliban have created a "directorate of academic curriculum"

Ellora Caves to become first monument in India to get hydraulic lift: ASI

Ellora Caves, the UNESCO world heritage site in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, will become the first monument in the country to have a hydraulic lift, a senior official of ASI said

International Chess Olympiad promises a new chapter for the game in India

Mamallapuram, which is hosting the 44th International Chess Olympiad that starts on Friday, wore the black-and-white theme like Chennai, with its roads painted in the two colours

As Ukrainian soup borscht gets Unesco tag, a look at what it really means

A tradition does not have to be popular, aesthetically appealing or even have any value in the modern world. It just needs to have value for the community, accord­ing to Unesco

Girls' performance in mathematics now equal to boys: UNESCO report

Deepening the debate on those still left behind, an annual UNESCO gender report, analysed data from 120 countries in primary and secondary education to offer a global picture

ASI probes 'risks' to UNESCO World Heritage Khajuraho temples

Built during the reign of the Chandela Dynasty, the Khajuraho complex is the largest concentration of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, coming up over 11 centuries ago.

UNESCO to publish Hindi descriptions of India's heritage sites on website

On the occasion of World Hindi Day on January 10, UNESCO informed that its World Heritage Centre has agreed to publish Hindi descriptions of India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites on WHC website

Kolkata Durga puja bags UNESCO heritage tag; PM, CM hail move

The UNESCO on Wednesday accorded heritage status to Kolkata's Durga puja festival, bringing glory to the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lauding the move. "Durga puja in Kolkata has just been inscribed on the intangible heritage list. Congratulations India," the organisation said in a tweet attaching a photo of the goddess with hashtag living heritage'. Modi has hailed UNESCO's decision as a "matter of great pride and joy for every Indian". "Durga Puja highlights the best of our traditions and ethos. And, Kolkata's Durga Puja is an experience everyone must have," he said. The chief minister underlined that Durga puja was not just a festival, but an emotion. "Proud moment for Bengal! To every #Bengali across the world, Durga Puja is much more than a festival, it is an emotion that unites everyone. And now, #DurgaPuja has been added to the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. We are all beaming with joy!" she

UNESCO heritage status to Kolkata's Durga Puja matter of great pride: PM

Durga Puja in Kolkata has just been inscribed on the intangible heritage list. Congratulations India, the UN agency said on Twitter

Nizamuddin Basti project wins two UNESCO heritage awards

Nine projects from six countries Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand have been honoured by a jury of heritage experts

UNESCO member states adopt first global agreement on ethics of AI

The agreement was adopted by the member states of UNESCO at its General Conference on Tuesday

India re-elected to UNESCO executive board for 2021-25 term with 164 votes

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took to Twitter on Thursday to applaud the good work of the MEA and the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO

India gets re-elected to UNESCO executive board for 2021-25 term

The election of members of the executive board took place on Wednesday

Saudi invests $64 bn in entertainment as it tries to wean economy off oil

It's a remarkable turnaround for Saudi Arabia, where only a few years ago women were prohibited from driving, restaurants were gender-segregated and most forms of entertainment were banned

Unesco expresses deep concern over exclusion of girls from Afghan schools

Should this ban be maintained, it would constitute an important violation for the fundamental right to education for girls and women, Unesco said.

Netflix, UNESCO join hands to celebrate India's diverse cultural heritage

Netflix and UNESCO have come together to celebrate India's rich cultural heritage through the streaming platform's popular animated series "Mighty Little Bheem". Produced by Green Gold Animation, the animated series premiered on the streaming platform in 2019. It centres on the the adventures of the young boy Bheem. Netflix and UNESCO will come up with a series of short videos themed 'One Country, Incredible Diversity' that will focus on India's cultural journey, including monuments, living heritage, performing arts, social practices, rituals and festivals such as Dussehra, Diwali and Holi. The short videos, featuring Bheem, will be released on UNESCO New Delhi's Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter pages. The first video in the series was released on Friday, ahead of the 75th Independence Day. Monika Shergill, VP, Content, Netflix India, said they were elated to collaborate with UNESCO. We are excited to partner with UNESCO to celebrate India's rich cultural heritage through

Harappan-era city Dholavira inscribed on Unesco World Heritage List

Dholavira, a Harappan-era metropolis, in Gujarat has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the organisation said on Tuesday.

Unesco adds 4 natural, 3 cultural sites to World Heritage List

Four natural sites and three cultural sites were added to the Unesco World Heritage List.

Telangana's Ramappa temple conferred UNESCO heritage tag

The Ramappa temple at Palampet in Telangana's Warangal has been conferred the tag of UNESCO World Heritage site, the Culture Ministry said on Sunday. "It gives me immense pleasure to share that @UNESCO has conferred the World Heritage tag to Ramappa Temple at Palampet, Warangal, Telangana. "On behalf of the nation, particularly from people of Telangana, I express my gratitude to Hon PM @narendramodi for his guidance & support," Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy said in a tweet. Ramappa temple, a 13th century engineering marvel named after its architect, Ramappa, was proposed by the government as its only nomination for the UNESCO World Heritage site tag for the year 2019. "Excellent! Congratulations to everyone, specially the people of Telangana. The iconic Ramappa Temple showcases the outstanding craftsmanship of great Kakatiya dynasty. I would urge you all to visit this majestic Temple complex and get a first-hand experience of its grandness," Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...