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CULTURAL HERITAGE IN DANGER
Iranian Proverb of the Day: ‘The donkey that feared the dust of the road spent its life admiring…’ The biggest obstacle to success may not be failure but this ignored reasonIranian Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb falls into the humorous category, using an ordinary, relatable image to uncover a surprisingly ...- Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Hajj route treasure: 1,200-year-old Abbasid-era gold, silver gemstone-studded jewellery shock archaeologistsA significant archaeological find in Saudi Arabia's Al-Qassim region has unearthed a ceramic jar containing over 100 pieces of gold, silver...
- Israel deepens Lebanon incursion: heritage sites targeted, soldiers woundedIsrael launched strikes across south Lebanon Saturday after ordering evacuations from more than a dozen locations a day after its premier s...
- Breakfast of Michelin star championsBreakfast is an overlooked masterpiece in the culinary world, yet Michelin, a pivotal authority in gastronomy, hasn't fully recognized this...
- Why Prada has a devil of a dilemma, but so does IndiaPrada Kolhapuri controversy: The latest collection from high-fashion label Prada has ignited a firestorm in India again. This comes a year ...
- Scotland Showcases the World’s Priciest Printed Book in Stunning Library DisplayGlasgow's Mitchell Library proudly displays John James Audubon's "The Birds of America," a literary and scientific marvel. This exceptional...
- India proverb of the day by Vishnu Sharma: ‘A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend’; Panchatantra’s lessons on choosing wisdom over blind loyaltyAn ancient Indian proverb of the day from the Panchatantra, 'A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend,' highlights the value of intelli...
- BJP is not against minorities, upholds India’s inclusive tradition: GadkariUnion minister Nitin Gadkari asserted that the BJP is not against Muslims or other minorities. He emphasized the party's belief in Indian t...
- Iran’s heritage sites: War damage raises alarm over protected landmarksStrikes in Iran have damaged ancient sites including palaces and a mosque. Iran and Lebanon have asked UNESCO for more protection. UNESCO c...
- Is India unsafe for women? Food poisoning? Solo Australian female traveler shares three things that surprised her in IndiaAn Australian content creator debunked myths about solo travel in India, calling it one of her best trips. She felt safe throughout, enjoye...
- Venice will limit tourist groups to 25 people starting in JuneThis announcement follows the city's previous disclosure of plans to trial a new day-tripper fee this year. Set at 5 euros ($5.45) per pers...
- View: Heritage anchors us with a sense of community and belonging; connects our pasts with the presentBuddhist texts such as the Nidanakatha, Buddhacarita and Mahavastu narrate moving accounts of the Buddha's return to Kapilavastu and his me...
- At Ukraine's largest art museum, a race to protect heritageThe doors of the museum in the western city of Lviv have been closed since Russia's war on Ukraine began on February 24, and heritage sites...
- From Australia's bleached corals to over-tourism in Venice, the World Heritage sites are in dangerSeveral spots risk losing their UN World Heritage status because of environmental damage.
- Why monuments would be worse off without the World Heritage statusThe World Heritage status does not mean much financially nor does it give UNESCO serious powers, but monuments and national parks would be ...
- Financial aid isn't the only help received by countries: Mechtild Rossler, UNESCO World Heritage Centre"It must also be remembered that financial aid is not the only help received, there is also substantial support on training, capacity build...
- Strategy to preserve heritage and traditional knowledge essential: Irina BokovaOne of Unesco's core roles is to coordinate the efforts of the international community, liaise with member states, as well as security and ...
- Great Himalayan National Park nominated for World Heritage statusThe Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) of Himachal Pradesh has been nominated along with 11 other conservation sites from across the glob...
- Veerapa Moily urged to arrange finance to restore Kedarnath templeChandresh Kumari Katoch today urged Petroleum Minister M Veerapa Moily to arrange finance for restoring the badly damaged Kedarnath temple ...
- Kalka-Shimla railway may be included in World Heritage ListThe Kalka-Shimla Railway and River Island of Majuli are among 47 sites worldwide which the United Nations will consider for inclusion in th...
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