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."
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.
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
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.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), successfully organised a vibrant and culturally enriching three-day Station Mahotsav as part of the Ghum Festival at the historic Kurseong Railway Station.
Following clear instructions from Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, an extensive drive has been launched to clean, beautify, and enhance the historic Chandni Chowk market and the Red Fort area.
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], November 29: RMZ, one of the world's largest privately controlled real asset and consumer platform companies, supported AIKYAM 2025 organized by Sopaan, a three-day cultural event held between 21-23 November 2025 at the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites of A
The interim government recently arrested the king of Baul music (Moharaja Abul Sarkar) after an Islamist extremist group claimed that a song by Abul Sarkar insulted Islam. Abul Sarker's wife, Aleya Begum, denied the allegations, saying her husband is innocent.
"It is a matter of immense pride that today, on Constitution Day, a bust of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar was unveiled at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. This is a fitting tribute to Dr Ambedkar and his role in the making of our Constitution. His thoughts and ideals give strength and hope to in
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 25: As winter's soft gold settles over the City of Nawabs, Lucknow prepares once again to open its arms to the world through literature, music, art, and its legendary tehzeeb. From November 27-30, the Koshala Literature Festival returns to UP Dars
Sopaan's flagship cultural initiative, AIKYAM 2025, successfully concluded its three-day celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora. It was held from November 21 to 23.