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Security Council 'strongest when united,' says Ban Ki-moon as he
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [United States], Dec. 15 (ANI): In its farewell to the outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Security Council acknowledged his contribution to international peace, security and development, in particular his exceptional efforts to solve international problems in
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Cabinet approves signing of a MoU with Kyrgystan for strengthening tourism
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New Delhi [India], Dec. 14 (ANI): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding between the Indian Ministry of Tourism and Kyrgystan Ministry of Cultural, Information & Tourism for strengthening cooperat
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Writer accuses 'Victoria's Secret' of cultural appropriatio
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Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 3 (ANI): Luxury lingerie brand 'Victoria's Secret', which recently held its annual mega fashion show, has been accused of cultural appropriation.
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SC unaware of cultural significance of Jallikattu: BJP
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Chennai [India], Dec. 3 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday appeared to suggest to the Supreme Court that it needed to be aware of the cultural significance of the festival of Jallikattu, and not question the Centre's decision to go ahead with the bull taming festival.
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Yoga enters UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
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New Delhi [India], Dec. 1 (ANI): Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup on Thursday said that yoga has been inscribed in the UNESCO's representative list as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity which would enable it to "potentially foment a dialogue of ideas of peac
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J-K Academy of Art and Culture holds music concert for art lovers
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Rajouri (J&K) [India], Nov. 28 (ANI): A musical concert programme was organised at the Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art and Cultural and Languages (JKAACL) to promote the art and culture of Jammu and Kashmir in Rajouri district.
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India working together with Korea for strengthening cultural relations: Na
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New Delhi [India], Nov. 21 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that India was working together with Korea for strengthening cultural relations and exploring the possibility of sharing ideas of mutual interest.
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Study reveals how kids perceive race and gender identities
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Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 16 (ANI): A recent study published in Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology journal has revealed how children perceive their social identities in middle childhood and what they think about their race and gender identities.
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Naidu gives away Akashvani annual awards
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New Delhi [India], Nov.16 (ANI): The Akashvani annual awards for years 2012 and 2013 were given away by Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu at a gala cultural event organised by All India Radio at the Zoravar Hall in the Manekshaw Centre on Tuesday evening.
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Jammu organises 'Kashir Kalakar' to preserve Pandit cultural her
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Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Nov. 12 (ANI): On the verge of losing their culture and heritage due to migration over the years, a group of Pandit community youngsters are making renewed efforts to revive their traditions by providing a platform to children born in Jammu and other par
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ONGC organizes tribal cultural heritage meet to preserve, spread message o
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Agartala (Tripura) [India], Nov. 8 (ANI): A two-day tribal cultural heritage meet was recently organized at the town hall in Agartala to promote and preserve the tribal culture of the state.
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China-Russia cooperation flourishes in St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg, [Russia], Nov. 7 (ANI): In a move to deepen cooperation in various fields including economic and cultural, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in St. Petersburg.
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