For centuries, kohl has been more than just eyeliner. It’s a symbol of ritual, medicine, and self-expression. UNESCO’s recognition honours its enduring cultural, spiritual, and historical significance across India, the Middle East, and North Africa.
As Uttar Pradesh moved toward 2026, tourism was no longer limited to pilgrimages alone.
Recently, there has been a public debate around the “Macaulay mindset”. English again has found a central place in India’s education discourse.
Deepavali (Diwali) has been added at the 16th spot in the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The announcement was made at the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Intangible Cultural Heritage, being held at Red Fort in New Delhi.
The historic Red Fort complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been chosen as the venue, symbolising the convergence of India’s tangible and intangible heritage under one roof, the government said.
The Chief Minister, in a statement here on Monday, has described it as a symbol of India's democratic traditions and global acceptance of an egalitarian society.
The park, located in Sonbhadra district's Salkhan village near the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, covers an area of approximately 25 hectares and is one of the largest fossil parks in India.
In a post on X, Modi highlighted Lucknow’s unique food heritage and extended an invitation to people worldwide to experience the city’s distinct flavors and traditions.
The global recognition celebrates the city’s centuries-old Awadhi cuisine, living food traditions, and inclusive cultural heritage
Long before the information explosion of the present times, a newspaper in the United States published a six-part series in August 1835 describing detailed sightings of living creatures on the moon supposedly seen through a newly discovered telescope by a fictitious astronomer.
