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...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
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...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
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...
07 Dec, 2025, 09.13 PM IST
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 ...
18 Apr, 2025, 11.33 AM IST
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...
15 May, 2024, 10.13 AM IST
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...
20 Apr, 2024, 11.38 AM IST
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...
07 Dec, 2020, 03.28 PM IST
Historical fort cities of Gwalior, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh included in UNESCO world heritage cities list07 Dec, 2020, 03.22 PM IST
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.
30 Jul, 2018, 03.13 PM IST
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...
26 Jul, 2018, 06.35 PM IST
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.
09 Oct, 2017, 02.56 PM IST
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...
09 Aug, 2017, 11.57 PM IST
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.
13 Oct, 2015, 10.13 PM IST
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...
13 Oct, 2015, 02.22 PM IST
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...
13 Oct, 2015, 10.24 AM IST
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.
10 Oct, 2015, 06.47 PM IST
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.
10 Dec, 2014, 10.23 PM IST