Global concern surfaced after the Assam Police arrested a prominent activist while he was protesting against a public-private partnership tourism venture near the world-famous Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.
The UNESCO delegation arrived at Natungram on July 8 and conducted a door-to-door visit to get a first-hand assessment of the art form.
West Bengal tourism minister Shankar Ghosh said a final decision on organising the Durga Puja Carnival in 2026 would be taken after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
The accused persons sold tickets worth Rs. 4,000 for 'Preview Shows' of selected 24 Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata which were selected by the organisation Mass Art, claiming falsely as being selected by UNESCO.
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.
India's education system, known for its scale and diversity, is often celebrated across the globe.
The recognition of Bengal’s Durga Puja by UNESCO has drawn global attention to the region’s traditional art, culture, literature, and rituals, showcased vividly through thematic pandals and the Durga Puja carnival.
The US on Tuesday announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, or UNESCO, citing misalignment with national interests.
The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday announced the inclusion of Salkhan Fossil Park in Sonbhadra district of the state in UNESCO's world natural heritage list.
In the second calendar year of the third millennium of our Common Era, that is in 2001, our world witnessed two acts of destruction which have, since then, set the trajectory of global politics, foreign affairs, security and defense, and the continuing struggle for human rights.
