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UAE achieves landmark cultural milestones driven by national, knowledge in
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The United Arab Emirates witnessed a series of prominent cultural and knowledge achievements in 2025, extending its approach to strengthening national identity, developing the cultural sector, safeguarding tangible and intangible heritage, and consolidating the country's position as a global
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"Heading towards being Vishwaguru": Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh on additi
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh on Wednesday said that UNESCO's action to inscribe Deepawali in the Intangible Heritage List shows that India is heading towards being 'Vishwaguru'.
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Glowing Recognition: Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural H
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The festival has been recognised under the "Social practices, rituals and festive events" domain, becoming the sixteenth element from India to feature on UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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"Matter of Pride": Congress MP Kumari Selja on addition of Deepavali to UN
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Deepavali, the festival of lights, which is celebrated with vibrant decorations, festive gatherings, and spectacular firework displays across India, has long been a symbol of hope, light, and the victory of good over evil.
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"Proud moment for India": Amit Shah hails addition of Deepavali to UNESCO
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Deepavali, the festival of lights, which is celebrated with vibrant decorations, festive gatherings, and spectacular firework displays across India, has long been a symbol of hope, light, and the victory of good over evil. Recognising the festival's cultural and social importance, UNESCO has
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'Soul of our civilisation': PM Modi hails addition of Deepavali to UNESCO
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the inscription of the festival of Diwali to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. Highlighting how the festival stands closely linked to India's culture and ethos, PM Modi said that the addition would contribute to the festival's global pop
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Recognition of cultural, spiritual significance: EAM hails addition of Dee
Updated : 3 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday hailed the inscription of Diwali to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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"Joyous moment": UNESCO adds Deepavali to Intangible Cultural Heritage Lis
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In a post on X, he said, "A joyous moment as Deepavali, the festival of lights, marking the triumph of good over evil and the return of Lord Rama to his kingdom, Ayodhya, which is celebrated globally, is added to the @UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list."
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"Matter of immense joy": PM Modi as UNESCO's 20th Intangible Cultural Heri
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In a post on X, PM Modi noted that the prestigious global forum has brought together over 150 nations "to protect and popularise our shared living traditions", as the session is being held for the first time in India and at the iconic Red Fort.
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EAM Jaishankar calls intangible heritage most "democratic expression of cu
Updated : 3 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated a UNESCO session at the Red Fort, calling traditions and cultural practices the most "democratic expression of culture." India is hosting the event for the first time as UNESCO reviews nominations and support efforts to safeguard intangible
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Jaishankar highlights India's role in safeguarding global intangible herit
Updated : 3 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday underscored India's longstanding commitment to protecting global cultural traditions as he addressed the inaugural session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in New Delhi.
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"Celebration of life...": PM Modi hails declaration of Garba as Intangible
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the declaration of 'Garba' (traditional dance form of Gujarat), as an Intangible Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
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