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West Bengal plans sustainable wildlife and mangrove tourism in SundarbansWest Bengal plans sustainable tourism development for the Sundarbans mangrove forest. Two Bengal destinations will be promoted globally und...- UNESCO grants World Heritage status to SarnathSarnath, the ancient Buddhist site where Lord Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World...
- How a fair price shop in Tamil Nadu became a gateway to educationVelu Chinnasamy transformed a fair price shop in Kolapakkam into a community hub by adding a small library, reading corner and essential fa...
- UNESCO adds France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus to World Heritage ListThe UNESCO committee, which meets in Busan through Wednesday, also inscribed the ancient Japanese capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara and South ...
- UNESCO lists world heritage sites in Lebanon, West Bank as in dangerUNESCO has placed Beaufort Castle in Lebanon and Sebastia in the West Bank on its endangered list. The Lebanese castle faces threats from o...
- Guptipara's Rath Yatra reflects Bengal's unique blend of Vaishnav and Shakta traditionsGuptipara's centuries-old Rath Yatra showcases Bengal's rich Vaishnav heritage alongside its Shakta traditions, blending devotion, history,...
- Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games open with scaled-down format and a promise of a sustainable futureIn a grand display at Glasgow's OVO Hydro, the 23rd Commonwealth Games commenced with King Charles III's official opening. He underscored t...
- The US Army built a nuclear-powered city inside the Greenland ice sheet as cover for a plan to run 600 missiles through 4,000 km of tunnels beneath it; Denmark found out in 1997Camp Century was an underground base in Greenland powered by a nuclear reactor. This base concealed Project Iceworm, a secret plan for 600 ...
- UN to list more sites as 'in danger' from conflict or climate changeUNESCO members will vote on adding endangered world heritage sites next week. Biblical sites and Lebanese castles face threats from conflic...
- A 1,900-year-old Roman toilet may have finally revealed why ancient concrete lasts for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability is being studied through a 1,900-year-old toilet. This material contains calcite which forms...
- Egyptian Pyramids to get a makeover: Country's richest family is planning a $41 million revamp of one of the seven wonders of the worldNaguib Sawiris is investing an additional 500 million Egyptian pounds for Giza Plateau redevelopment. This funding will introduce electric ...
- Darjeeling toy train accident goes viral after taxi driver claims train was on 'wrong side'A taxi driver argued with a toy train pilot after a minor collision occurred. The driver claimed the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was on th...
- India to restore Indonesia's Shiva TempleIndia and Indonesia are set to launch the restoration of the historic Prambanan Temple during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Yogyakarta on ...
- Prambanan Temple: The 1,200-year-old Hindu shrine that survived volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and shifting kingdoms. Here are some fascinating factsPrime Minister Modi and President Subianto inaugurated the Prambanan Temple restoration project. This significant site showcases centuries-...
- Cambodia's Angkor Wat to Myanmar's historic pagodas: How India helped revive heritage beyond bordersIndia has actively engaged in preserving shared civilizational heritage across Asia. This includes significant restoration work on temples ...
- PM Modi, Indonesian President Prabowo visit Prambanan Temple complex in YogyakartaPrime Minister Modi and President Prabowo inaugurated a joint conservation project at Prambanan Temple. This UNESCO World Heritage Site vis...
- Japan’s Mount Fuji opens for 2026 climbing season; new measures introduced to manage crowdsMount Fuji has opened for its 2026 climbing season, introducing new measures. Self-checkout machines and round-the-clock personnel aim to m...
- India to help conserve ancient Prambanan temple in Indonesia, PM Modi to launch project tomorrowPrime Minister Modi will launch a conservation project for the ancient Prambanan Temple. This initiative highlights the deep cultural ties ...
- India recalibrates Teesta approach as Bangladesh, China draw closer; affirms 'mutually agreed roadmap'India has stated its development aid for Bangladesh is guided by a "mutually agreed roadmap," emphasizing that all "related developments" w...
- UN asks Pakistan to reverse 'reconstructions' at Taxila sitesUNESCO has warned Pakistan to reverse "reconstruction" work at Taxila's historical sites, Mohra Moradu and Sirkap, or risk being placed on ...
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