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900-year-old book records Kashmir's kings and their wars, now earns UN recognisition along with Mahabharata and Chanakya's Arthashastra- Hydrogen-Powered Toy Train: Indian Railways plans big change on iconic Kalka-Shimla route; check what could soon be different for passengers
- UNESCO adds three Indian sites to Tentative List, from Andaman volcanoes to Chhattisgarh’s Sirpur: What makes them significant?
- Must-Visit Pandals During Durga Puja 2026 in Kolkata And Know Why Durga Puja Is More Than a Festival That Make West Bengal's Heart BeatDurga Puja 2026 will transform Kolkata into a celebration of faith, art, culture and community. From Mahalaya and Bodhon to Sandhi Puja, Dh...16 Oct, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
- India's cultural heritage receiving growing recognition at global level: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of India's music, dance, cinema, and cuisine during a conference. The event, titled...14 Oct, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
- India must seek UNESCO tag for ports to mark oceanic journeys of girmitiyas: Fiji envoyFiji's High Commissioner to India, Jagnnath Sami, has urged the Centre to consider seeking UNESCO World Heritage recognition for Kolkata, V...14 Oct, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- ED says ex-Bengal minister Indranil Sen awarded Rs 85 cr tenders to associates, Rs 30 lakh to MamataIndranil Sen, a former minister, is under investigation for awarding tenders to close associates for personal gain. The Enforcement Directo...01 Oct, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
- Darjeeling 'Toy Train' chugs into top 50 global destinations in 2027The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has been named among Lonely Planet’s 50 Best in Travel 2027 destinations, with Darjeeling recognised...01 Oct, 2026, 12.00 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
- Georgia won UNESCO World Heritage status for the 636-square-mile Okefenokee Swamp to bolster conservation; the result raised global attention around a wetland home to 15,000 alligators and hundreds of speciesGeorgia's Okefenokee Swamp received UNESCO World Heritage status. This recognition highlights its rich biodiversity and vital role as a car...28 Aug, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
- 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...27 Jul, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- Houston hosts Diwali celebration marking UNESCO cultural heritage statusHouston hosted a special event celebrating Diwali's inclusion in UNESCO's cultural heritage list. The Indian mission organized a lamp-light...15 Dec, 2025, 11.12 AM IST
- 'Every Indian is elated': PM Modi as 'Maratha Military Landscapes' gets UNESCO tagIndia celebrates a new UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' joins the prestigious list. This includes 12 ...12 Jul, 2025, 11.18 AM IST
- Charaideo Maidam’s World Heritage Site status draws global travelers to Assam: Union minister Sarbananda SonowalUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Charaideo Maidam in Assam following its recent designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. S...21 Nov, 2024, 09.12 PM IST
- 'Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala' in Karnataka inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage ListThe decision was taken during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee currently underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The beautiful 13...18 Sep, 2023, 10.27 PM IST
- Santiniketan finds a place on UNESCO's World Heritage List; PM Modi celebrates India's 'proud moment'The decision to include Santiniketan in the list was taken in the 45th World Heritage Committee Meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.18 Sep, 2023, 08.16 AM IST
- Santiniketan inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List; PM Modi says a proud moment for all IndiansIndia had been striving for long to get a UNESCO tag for this cultural site located in Birbhum district.17 Sep, 2023, 10.30 PM IST
- Kolkata Durga Puja enters UNESCO's 'Intangible Heritage' listWith a picture of Durga idol, UNESCO took to Twitter and wrote, “Durga puja in Kolkata has just been inscribed on the intangible heritage l...15 Dec, 2021, 09.48 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
- Humayun's Tomb: Here are more reason to visitMore than 20 years after Humayun's Tomb was declared a world heritage site, six other monuments around it have been covered in the same glo...15 Jul, 2015, 12.39 PM IST
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