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UNESCO recognises 307-year-old Mahabharata manuscript preserved at Visva-BharatiThe UNESCO register preserves and highlights documentary heritage of major cultural, historical, and scientific significance across the reg...
900-year-old book records Kashmir's kings and their wars, now earns UN recognisition along with Mahabharata and Chanakya's ArthashastraUNESCO has added Kalhana's Rajatarangini, the Mahabharata and Kautilya's Arthashastra to its Memory of the World Regional Register for Asia...
10,000 people combed Mongolia for Genghis Khan’s grave in a 30,000-hour search in 2010; 800 years later, it’s still missing - and a tiny tribe may hold the clueGenghis Khan’s grave: For 800 years, Genghis Khan's final resting place has remained a mystery, despite countless expeditions and tales. Ov...
US military port project in Palau revives WWII memories, stokes fearsPalau plans a significant US military port expansion next year. This project aims to berth US Navy ships and deepen the harbor. Locals worr...
When Poland found a second home in Kolhapur: During World War II, they survived Siberia, travelled through Iran and finally found safety 6,104 km awayWhen Poland found a second home in Kolhapur: A rosary and personal belongings of a Polish refugee are returning to Valivade, India, the set...
To save intangible heritage is to save world's cultural diversity: PM ModiPM Modi's written message to a gathering of delegates attending the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of...
Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World RegisterIndia celebrates a monumental achievement as UNESCO includes the Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra in its Memory of the World Register. Prime ...
Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra get UNESCO recognition for leaving 'indelible mark on readers' across the worldIllustrated manuscripts of the ancient Ramacharitamanas and a 15th-century manuscript of the Panchatantra fables have been inscribed in UNE...
Personal legacies are as precious as monumentsOn World Heritage Day, images of a vintage wooden dressing table and desk were shared, showcasing places and edifices known and unknown. Th...
Historical fort cities of Gwalior, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh included in UNESCO world heritage cities listA UNESCO team will visit the state next year and after having a look at the heritage properties will prepare a master plan for their develo...
Historical fort cities of Gwalior, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh included in UNESCO world heritage cities list
MoEF joint secy, commissioner Agra Division responsible for maintaining TTZThe Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) told the court that its director general will be responsible for the maintenance of the mausoleum.
Supreme Court slams Uttar Pradesh for filing draft vision document on Taj MahalA bench comprising Justices M B Lokur and Deepak Gupta came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government and questioned the state's concern...
UNESCO chooses new chief amid tensions over Palestinian roleVoting by UNESCO's 58-member executive board starts Monday and continues through the week until a candidate wins a majority.
UNESCO as the ideal place for the dialogue between civilizations: Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al-KawariRich cultural resources, such as the Indian ones, creative assets and the heritage in developing countries must act as engines of developme...
Japan, China agree to promote dialogue despite UNESCO disputeSenior officials of Japan and China agreed to pursue high-level dialogue to mend frayed relations, a Japanese government official said.
Japan may halt funds for UNESCO over Nanjing row with ChinaJapanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday it was "problematic" that UNESCO had made its decision despite the conflict...
Japan may cut UNESCO funds over Nanjing massacre moveSuga questioned the decision's transparency and said Japan was considering various ways to protest, including "suspension of our contributi...
China welcomes UNESCO listing of Nanjing massacre filesChina today welcomed UNESCO's inscription of documents related to the massacre of civilians in Nanjing city by Japanese troops in WW-II.
India to host special event in Paris to mark WWI centenaryIndia will organise a special event tomorrow to commemorate the centenary of World War I at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.