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Once in shambles, these Jogja temples are now UNESCO World Heritage sites
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Yogyakarta [Indonesia], Jun 21 (ANI): The beautiful Indonesian city of Yogyakarta, bustling with cultural centres, is famed for its two historical temples- Borobudur and Prambanan- both on the recommended must-see places for visitors.
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Al Baqee organisation protest against attack on Islamic Heritage in Saudi
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Members of the Al Baqee Organisation on Wednesday held a protest in Delhi against the Saudi government's systematic attacks on UNESCO protected Islamic Heritage, as well as the violation of freedom rights in the country.
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Nitish dubs reports on unescorted EVMs in Bihar as 'bogus'
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], May 21 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday dubbed the allegations made by Opposition pertaining to the unsecured movement of EVMs in Bihar as "bogus" and added that such statements made by the Opposition show that they are nervous ahead of the Lok Sa
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Japanese delicacies attract foreigners
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], May 14 (ANI): Japan's famous "Washoku" is a traditional practice based on a set of skills, knowledge and traditions relating to preparation and processing of food. It has an intangible cultural heritage status provided by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultu
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UNESCO to assist reconstruction of Notre Dame post blaze
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 17 (ANI): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Tuesday offered assistance to France for the reconstruction of iconic Notre Dame Cathedral which suffered severe damages after a massive blaze engulfed the 13th-century gothi
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Huawei P30 Pro receives TWAN certification for smartphone astrophotography
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] April 16 (ANI/NewsVoir): Disrupting the smartphone photography space once and for all, Huawei's latest flagship device, the Huawei P30 Pro has achieved yet another milestone by receiving certification by TWAN (The World At Night) for unparalleled astrophotography capabil
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National Alliance for Women’s Football in India held in Delhi
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 01 (ANI): In the lead up to Women’s Day, CEQUIN in partnership with Australian High Commission and UNESCO, organised a Conclave of the National Alliance for Women’s Football In India, in New Delhi today.
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Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla explores areas for cooperation w
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India] Feb 20 (ANI): Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla engaged in discussions surrounding opportunities for bilateral cooperation with India in areas such as heritage conservation, eco-tourism and agriculture. The RCU comes to India as part of a high-level delegat
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Radio exhibition attracts thousands in Coimbatore
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], Feb 14 (ANI): For the first time, several people residing in Coimbatore on Wednesday got a chance to see as many as 170 varieties of rare antique radios at Bharathi Park near Avinashilingam University on the occasion of World Radio Day.
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Ruchira Kamboj appointed India's Ambassador to Bhutan
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 11 (ANI): Ruchira Kamboj has been appointed as the Ambassador of India to Bhutan on Monday.
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Kumbh 2019: 'Largest temporary city of World to have 250 Km long roads, 22
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 9 (ANI): The setting up of a new city in the huge Mela area, has 250 km long roads and 22 pontoon bridges which will make it the largest temporary city of the world, informed Uttar Pradesh government on Monday while sharing details of the Prayagraj Kumbh.
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Nikki Haley lambasts UNESCO, calls it corrupt
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 02 (ANI): The outgoing United States Ambassador to United Nations Nikki Haley has slammed UNESCO and termed it one of the most "corrupt" UN agencies.
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