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Teachers' Day 2025: Nobel Prize nominations to Bharat Ratna, here are interesting facts about Dr Sarvepalli RadhakrishnanTeachers' Day in India commemorates Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birth anniversary on September 5th. A scholar, teacher, and philosopher,...05 Sep, 2025, 09.00 AM IST- Older than Stonehenge or the Pyramids of Giza, Murujuga Rock Art earns UNESCO status, but can it survive gas and industry?The Murujuga Cultural Landscape in Western Australia, home to over a million ancient Aboriginal rock carvings, has been inscribed on the UN...12 Jul, 2025, 08.29 AM IST
- 92 Palestinian journalists killed in Israel war: UNESCO awards Press Freedom Prize to reporters covering Gaza conflictUNESCO has awarded its world press freedom prize to Palestinian journalists covering the Gaza war, recognizing their courage and commitment...03 May, 2024, 11.15 AM IST
- Three imprisoned Iranian female journalists win top UN prizeThey were lauded "for their commitment to truth and accountability". Niloufar Hamedi broke the news that 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died last ...03 May, 2023, 10.14 AM IST
- Dholavira, Harappan-era city in Gujarat, recognised as UNESCO World Heritage SiteThis is the second site to be included in the world heritage list this month after the Ramappa Temple .28 Jul, 2021, 04.05 PM IST
- Harappan-era city Dholavira inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage ListThe ongoing 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of the UNESCO has already given India a new world heritage site in the form of the...27 Jul, 2021, 03.59 PM IST
- Great Barrier Reef should be listed as 'in danger', UN committee recommendsThe long-term outlook for the world's biggest coral reef system had deteriorated and action was needed to counter the effects of climate ch...22 Jun, 2021, 11.44 AM IST
- This summer, head to a UNESCO world heritage site for a dose of culture and historySummers is all about long haul, fun vacations that brim over with interesting discoveries.10 May, 2018, 05.20 AM IST
- France's Audrey Azoulay wins vote to be next UNESCO chiefThe US announcement this week that it's quitting UNESCO rocked the multi-day election and heightened concerns about the agency's funding an...14 Oct, 2017, 03.23 PM IST
- Ahmedabad is first Indian city to get UNESCO heritage tagAfter Ahmedabad became the first city of India to get the World Heritage City tag last night, the UNESCO tweeted "Just inscribed as UNESCO ...09 Jul, 2017, 08.30 PM IST
- Cabinet approves proposal to sign agreement with UNESCOThe Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal for signing the pact which was mooted by the Environment Ministr...05 Aug, 2015, 10.03 PM IST
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway revamping all stationsThe boards show the name of the station, distance to other stations and direction, besides informing passengers about the UNESCO world heri...04 Nov, 2013, 01.17 PM IST
- Rs 2cr each for conservation of six hill fortsOn World Tourism Day, there's some news to cheer on monument conservation in the state.29 Sep, 2013, 06.58 AM IST
- Teri gets Unesco chair on climate scienceUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization launched the Unesco chair on ‘climate science and policy’ at Teri Universi...11 Nov, 2012, 02.24 AM IST
- India making efforts towards environmental sustainability: UNESCOUNESCO today lauded India's efforts towards environmental sustainability and said a multi- dimensional approach in this regard is the need ...09 Nov, 2012, 07.05 PM IST
- World leaders showing interest in cheapest tablet PC Aakash: SibalAakash has evinced a lot of interest among several world leaders and international organisations like UNESCO and World Bank.09 Nov, 2011, 01.15 PM IST
- India elected head of UNESCO-linked bodyIndia has been elected as head of a UN-associated body on media and communications, making it the first developing country to get the honou...25 Mar, 2010, 11.15 PM IST
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