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Nicaragua quits UNESCO over a press freedom award| What we know so far

(FILE) UNESCO's World Press Freedom Prize was awarded on May 3, 2025, to the Nicaraguan newspaper La Prensa, the historic daily newspaper of this Central American country, whose editorial staff has been forced into exile by the government's ferocious repression.

world news

Updated on May 05, 2025 01:18 AM IST

Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra enter UNESCO’s Memory of World Register; PM reacts

The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita & Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra are now inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.

india news

Updated on Apr 18, 2025 11:28 AM IST

Cultural heritage at risk: Sudan National Museum faces extensive damage from war

A picture shows a view of the damage at the Sudan National Museum in Khartoum on April 11, 2025, after the army recaptured the country's capital from RSF paramilitaries the previous month.

art culture

Published on Apr 15, 2025 06:14 PM IST

UNESCO Internship Programme: Know about eligibility, duration, positions offered

features

Updated on Mar 22, 2025 03:53 PM IST

PM Modi receives traditional Bihari welcome in Mauritius with ‘Geet Gawai’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a warm welcome from the members of the Indian diaspora as he arrives at a hotel, in Port Louis on Tuesday.

india news

Published on Mar 11, 2025 02:03 PM IST

‘40% global population do not have access to education in language they know’

The UNESCO report comes at a time when India is in the process of implementing the new National Education Policy (NEP) that advocates multilingual education.

news

Updated on Mar 03, 2025 08:03 AM IST

Himachal to partner with UNESCO to reform education system: Rohit Thakur

The Himachal Pradesh government will collaborate with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to strengthen quality, equitable, and inclusive education for every child in the state, education minister Rohit Thakur said on Friday. (Getty Images/ Representational image)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 22, 2025 09:52 AM IST

‘79 education systems globally ban smartphone usage in schools till 2024-end’

As per UNESCO, 79 education systems globally have banned smartphones in schools as many countries feel it impacts the learning and privacy of children. (Representative image/Unsplash)

news

Updated on Feb 17, 2025 08:03 AM IST

Chandigarh not a World Heritage City, says Centre

The response by the Union ministry of culture and tourism came following a query by Chandigarh member of Parliament Manish Tewari. (ANI File Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 04, 2025 09:36 AM IST

UNESCO invites nominations for Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2025

A jury consisting of six independent members, representing all types of media including digital media, one from each of the six regions as defined by UNESCO, will recommend the winner of the prize.

features

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 06:42 PM IST

Monuments of My Country: 7 most underrated spots of historical significance

Some of India’s underrated monuments that have rich historical significance and artistry that's waiting to be discovered.

trips tours

Published on Dec 31, 2024 04:15 PM IST

The Kumbh Mela beyond rituals: Faith, transformation & environmental stewardship

The Kumbh Mela, beyond rituals

trips tours

Published on Dec 09, 2024 07:10 PM IST

Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts

us news

Updated on Dec 05, 2024 03:55 AM IST

Vienna sausage stand declared cultural heritage wonder by UNESCO

Customers line up at a traditional sausage stand (Wuerstelstand), which are named as intangible cultural heritage by the Austrian UNESCO Commission, in Vienna, Austria.

art culture

Published on Nov 29, 2024 03:38 PM IST

Tourists thrilled by UNESCO-honoured horseback shrimp-fishing in Oostduinkerke

In Oostduinkerke, Belgium, horseback shrimp-fishing thrives as a UNESCO-listed tradition.

travel

Published on Nov 01, 2024 02:43 PM IST

Venice extends day-tripper tax through next year, doubling fee for last-minute visitors

world news

Updated on Oct 24, 2024 05:36 PM IST

UNESCO seeks applications for Chief of Section at Paris, check eligibility here

The desired candidate will design the relevant strategies, policies, objectives, and deliverables and define priorities and agenda for staff and Section and locate and pursue resources.

employment news

Published on Oct 24, 2024 04:25 PM IST

Viewing culture as a part of living heritage

India has 15 elements on the representative list, ranging from Ramlila to Koodiyattam to the Buddhist chanting of Ladakh to Kalbelia of Rajasthan, Yoga, Durga puja from Kolkata, and more. The latest inclusion in UNESCO’s representative list was Garba from Gujarat. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

opinion

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 08:28 PM IST

Raima Sen: Durga Puja is a celebration of womanhood

Raima Sen on Durga Puja

cinema

Published on Oct 08, 2024 09:25 AM IST

AI can transform lives but also poses threat if mishandled: UNESCO Education ADG

UNESCO's Assistant Director General for Education Stefania Giannini said artificial intelligence is a technology that holds potential to transform human life in profound ways, but it also poses significant risks if mishandled. (Representative image)

news

Published on Sep 30, 2024 12:21 PM IST

Niger's historic 'gateway to the desert' on the brink of collapse amid flooding

A man walks in the vicinity of a earthen mud mosque in Agadez, in northern Niger, on April 2, 2017. Its winding allies, 16th-century mosque and ochre houses helped bestow on Agadez its UNESCO World Heritage status but the Nigerien city now faces serious threat from flooding.

travel

Published on Sep 27, 2024 05:49 PM IST

Too many people, not enough management: Chaos of 'overtourism' in 2024 summer

Tourists visit the old center of Sintra, Portugal.

travel

Published on Aug 21, 2024 11:49 AM IST

State archaeology dept. gearing up for UNESCO committee visit

The nomination includes 12 forts namely Salher Fort, Shivneri Fort, Lohagad, Khanderi Fort, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala Fort, Vijay Durg, Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu. (HT PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Jul 31, 2024 07:06 AM IST

The history lesson in the nod for Moidams

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The Charaideo Moidams, a unique 700-year-old burial mounds of the Ahom Dynasty from Assam has been officially inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List on July 26 becoming the 43rd property from India to be included in the prestigious index, on Friday. (ANI Photo)

editorials

Published on Jul 28, 2024 11:06 PM IST

Majority students across globe don’t have access to physical education: UN

As per the UN report, two-thirds of secondary school students and more than half of primary school students worldwide are not taught the required minimum weekly physical education. (HT file image)

news

Published on Jul 28, 2024 06:03 PM IST

Queen of Roads: Rome's first highway added to UNESCO World Heritage list

Queen of Roads: Rome first highway and tourist attraction added to UNESCO World Heritage list

travel

Published on Jul 28, 2024 03:51 PM IST

Afternoon briefing: HC says Mamata Banerjee can speak on governor and more

On July 15, Justice Rao issued a ruling which prevented CM Mamata Banerjee from issuing ‘defamatory’ statements against the governor till August 14 over a defamation suit (File Photo)

india news

Published on Jul 27, 2024 01:25 PM IST

Ahom dynasty's Moidams get UNESCO World Heritage tag: Know its history | 5 facts

World Heritage Committee announces inclusion of Moidams- the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty Assam, India as the 43rd World Heritage Site from India.

india news

Published on Jul 27, 2024 12:00 PM IST

Day etched in golden letters, great gift to India: Shekhawat on 'Moidams' getting UNESCO tag

india news

Updated on Jul 27, 2024 12:27 AM IST

UNESCO names Ahom dynasty's Moidams in Assam as India's 43rd World Heritage Site

Moidams of Ahom Dynasty in Assam declared India's 43rd World Heritage Site by UNESCO

india news

Updated on Jul 26, 2024 12:14 PM IST

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