The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) exempted entry fees at the Taj Mahal in Agra Mandal and other protected monuments on the commencement of World Heritage Week.
Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qasimi, UAE's Minister of Culture and Youth, called on member states of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to join the efforts of the UAE and its friends in leading climate change to save the planet.
She said that the UAE is always keen on effective joint action regionally and internationally, and providing all support for stability and development efforts in various sectors, most notably climate action.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday hailed the inclusion of Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior and Kerala's Kozhikode in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization- UNESCO's creative cities network.
"Kozhikode's passion for the literary arts has gained global recognition with the UNESCO 'City of Literature' award. With a vibrant literary tradition, this city represents learning and storytelling," PM Modi wrote in Malayalam on social media platform X.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday said the inclusion of Kozhikode and Gwalior to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is a proud moment for the country.
The visiting United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, met Nepali politicians and ministers on the first day of his visit on Sunday. The first day eventually ended with a heritage walk along Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lalitpur.
The plaque was mired in controversy for not mentioning the Nobel Laureate's name and instead featuring the names of the Chancellor (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) and the Vice Chancellor (Bidyut Chakrabarty).
"Santiniketan has achieved the UNESCO tag because of Rabindranath Tagore...He is the creator of Santiniketan and Viswa Bharti. Since it was Durga Puja, we kept quiet. If they do not restore Rabindranath Tagore's name, our local people will protest holding Rabindranath Tagore's photo," Ban
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 21: The Durga Puja, one of the biggest festivals in the world with Intangible Cultural Heritage tag of Humanity by UNESCO, has started in Bengal this year with a bang.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 20: DurgaPreneur, inspired by UNESCO's recognition of Durga Puja, is more than an event. It is a movement led by Freeflow Ventures and NTS (Newtown Sarbojanin) and supported by noteworthy names like Startup India, Invest India, NITI Ayog, GeM (Governmen
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 20: In a heartwarming and purpose-driven tribute to the unsung heroes of Durga Puja, Wow! Momo, Wow! China, and Wow! Chicken have collectively embarked on a profound journey to redefine the intricate significance of bahons within our daily existence, "W