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 Maidams at Charaideo showcase the glorious Ahom culture, which places utmost reverence to ancestors, Mr Modi said.
A day before two suspected poachers were gunned down by Assam Forest guards in Assam's Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, a top forest officer has told that the Forest department has lodged an FIR with the police and ordered a magisterial probe.
According to a report by UNESCO, climate change and human activities like illegal wood cutting and agricultural encroachment have led to a massive decline in the hectares of forest that cover the surface of the earth.
The NEP-2020 stresses the importance of inclusive education ~ a process that protects the presence, participation and achievement of all individuals in equitable learning opportunities.
Renowned for its iconic one-horned rhinoceros, Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve attracted a total of 3,27,493 tourists in the last fiscal year.
