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.
This year, the Uttar Pradesh tableau on Kartavya Path will showcase the theme "Mahakumbh 2025: Golden India — Heritage and Development."
The Orissa High Court, refusing to interfere in the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, has issued direction saying those who "seek to operate as photographers or guides in Archeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments are liable to obtain licence from the ASI after participating in the prescribed selection process”.
Dr. T. Srinivasa Kumar is a seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience in ocean observation, information systems, and advisory services, including the development of tsunami and storm surge early warning systems.
Twenty-four villages of the state will be declared Tsunami-ready by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO) in Hyderabad on December 26, two decades after the 2004 devastating Tsunami that hit them.
Five years after the UNESCO World Heritage monument was badly damaged in a fire, world leaders gathered in the French capital for the reopening ceremony of the Notre Dame Cathedral,
