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Supreme Court Stays P&H High Court's Direction For Verandah Construction At HC After Chandigarh Admin's Concerns Over UNESCO Heritage Status

Live Law

The Supreme Court today stayed the interim order dated November 29, 2024, in which direction was passed against the Chandigarh Administration to begin the construction of a Verandah outside the Court 1 of the Chief Justice's Court of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Court while issuing notice to the Respondents also stayed the contempt notice issued by the …

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5 temple towns in East India you can visit this year

India TV News

Image Source : Social 1/6 5 temple towns in East India you can visit this year Image Source : Social 2/6 Jagannath Temple, Odisha: This temple is located in Puri and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Image Source : Social 3/6 Kamakhya Temple, Assam: This temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in the …

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2 days, 22 hours ago

International conference on gender and technology from January 16

The Hindu

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s Amritapuri campus, in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, is organising an International Gender Tech Conference from January 16. The conference, hosted at the Amritapuri campus, will be inaugurated by Dr. Amandeep Gill, United Nations Tech Envoy and Under-Secretary-General. The four-day international conference will …

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3 days, 11 hours ago

5 forts in India you can visit with your kids this January

India TV News

Image Source : Social 1/6 5 forts in India you can visit with your kids this January Image Source : Social 2/6 Amber Fort, Jaipur: Nestled in the Aravalli hills, Amber Fort is a fascinating blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Image Source : Social 3/6 Red Fort, Delhi: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Red Fort offers a glimpse …

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Kerala’s cities deserve UNESCO World Book Capital title, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan at KLIBF

The Hindu

If any city in India deserves the title of ‘World Book Capital’ of the United Nations, the cities of Kerala should be considered for the title first, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said. Considering the popularity of the book festivals in Thiruvananthapuram, the Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly can send a letter to UNESCO with a special reference to …

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6 days, 11 hours ago

Why has Ivory Coast’s national dish attieke become a global icon?

Al Jazeera

Rumour has it that some Ivorians can eat attieke morning, afternoon and night. Attieke’s intense, multiple-day preparation methods have been passed down over generations in Ivory Coast as women often organise themselves into local production businesses and produce it in big batches. In December, following UNESCO’s recognition of the meal, locals told a Radio France International reporter that the global …

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1 week ago

Art on the go

The Hindu

Geometric designs, birds, flowers, celebrities …. The oil paintings on almost every part of this vehicle were inscribed as part of the UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2023. Popularly known as Dhakar Rickshaw or Rickshawchitra, this form of urban folk art has become a part of the city’s identity and cultural tradition. In an article on the subject, …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

China Daily

A researcher studies a dinosaur fossil at Dinosaur Parlour exhibition hall in Hong Kong. LI QIANXUN/FOR CHINA DAILY One day late in December, an excited group of young students crowded into the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre in the city's Tsim Sha Tsui district. LI QIANXUN/FOR CHINA DAILY The viewing at the aptly named Dinosaur Parlour exhibition hall, marked the …

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2 weeks ago

China-Malaysia bond deepens over Malacca heritage

China Daily

Gan Tian Loo, chairman of the Jonker Walk Working Committee. Today, Malacca's rich historical legacy and vibrant cultural landscapes continue to attract Chinese tourists, as the 50th anniversary of China-Malaysia diplomatic relations in 2024 has bolstered tourism and strengthened people-to-people ties. Roslan Abdul Rahman, secretary-general of Malaysia's Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, says the country has welcomed 2.69 million …

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2 weeks ago

El Talibán impidió deliberadamente la escolarización de 1,4 millones de niñas afganas, según UNESCO

LA Times

En esta imagen de archivo, alumnas afganas durante su primer día de clase del curso, en Kabul, el 25 de marzo de 2023. Según la UNESCO, al menos 1,4 millones de niñas han sido deliberadamente privadas del acceso a la educación secundaria desde la llegada del grupo al poder, lo que supone un aumento de 300.000 desde su último recuento …

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2 weeks ago

The top 25 holiday destinations of 2025, picked by experts: These are the festivals, events and secret relaxing hotspots you should book NOW to get an amazing bargain

Daily Mail

In its annual report on travel trends, hospitality giant Hilton declared 2025 to be the ‘Year of the Travel Maximizer’ – industry jargon for the idea that we all want more experiences. Excursions range from a boat trip in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to a whizz around Hue on a vintage Vespa vietnamluxuryexpress.com BOOK IT: Eleven nights spending …

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Bringing history back to life

China Daily

By Wang Ru | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-27 07:15 An aerial photo of the Putuo Zongcheng Temple, one of the outlying temples of the Chengde Mountain Resort built to forge connections with other ethnic groups during the Qing Dynasty. Imperial mountain resort reclaims former glory as a number of buildings undergo renovation, Wang Ru reports in Chengde, Hebei province. …

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Bringing history back to life

China Daily

An aerial photo of the Putuo Zongcheng Temple, one of the outlying temples of the Chengde Mountain Resort built to forge connections with other ethnic groups during the Qing Dynasty. Imperial mountain resort reclaims former glory as a number of buildings undergo renovation, Wang Ru reports in Chengde, Hebei province. It was once common practice for the rulers of China's …

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India Leads the World in Disaster Warning Systems: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: India has emerged as a global leader in disaster warning systems, providing important services to nations worldwide, said Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh. Speaking at an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, held at the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services in Hyderabad on Thursday, Dr Singh stressed India’s progress in ocean research …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Filmmaker Sandesh Kadur’s new documentary unveils Nilgiris’ unique biodiversity

The Hindu

The Nilgiris, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve nestled in India’s Western Ghats, is a region unlike any other in the country. This interdependence is the subject of Nilgiris - A Shared Wilderness, a newly-released documentary produced by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and directed by acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Sandesh Kadur. Rohini, who spends a lot of time in the Nilgiris, brought up the …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

From Se Cathedral To Calangute Beach: 5 Places In Goa To Experience Christmas

ABP News

December is the time when Goa transforms into a winter wonderland of festivities that brings back the old Portuguese traditions and Indian customs, putting everything aside to create the most magical Christmas experience. Go to Midnight Mass at the historic Basilica of Bom Jesus and you can still join in on some of the inviting beach parties-there should be something …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Nia Sharma seeks blessings at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu

India Today

Television actor Nia Sharma recently embarked on a spiritual journey to Kathmandu, Nepal, where she visited the revered Pashupatinath Temple. Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. In her Instagram post, Nia expressed her reverence for the temple, captioning her photos and videos with, "Pashupatinath mandir Walked through …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Odisha’s 26 villages get recognition as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

The Hindu

In Odisha, six districts comprising 24 villages, along with two previously recognised villages, making a total of 26 villages, have been recognized as “Tsunami Ready” by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, said a press statement on Saturday. These activities included —Training and Capacity Building, Community Awareness Programs, Distribution of Tsunami Awareness Materials, Preparation of Tsunami Management Plans, Conducting Mock …

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3 weeks ago

Mudumal's 3,000-Year-Old Menhirs Could Gain UNESCO Recognition

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:Mudumal, a small village in Narayanpet, could gain international acclaim for its 3,000-year-old megalithic menhirs, the only one of their kind, which hold historical, cultural and astronomical significance. The organisation is researching the site and making efforts to bring the Unesco World Heritage Site tag for Mudumal. "While Korea also has some depictions of Ursa Major, Mudumal is the only …

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Establish geopark in Visakhapatnam, INTACH urges the Union and State governments

The Hindu

The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage Visakhapatnam convener D. Rajasekhar Reddy has urged the State and Central governments to work on establishing geopark in Visakhapatnam as the city has the potential to join the prestigious UNESCO Global Geoparks Network. The initiative of geopark would involve integrating major geological and archaeological sites under a unified Geopark Management Authority …

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Fire and Rescue Brigade keeps Potala Palace fire-free for 40 years

China Daily

Since its establishment in 1984, the Potala Palace Fire and Rescue Brigade has maintained a "zero fire incident" record for 40 years, said the Xizang autonomous region's fire and rescue department in a recent press release. The Potala Palace Fire and Rescue Brigade conducts daily routine inspections in the ancient buildings, checking over 1,000 rooms and nearly 10,000 butter lamps …

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Fire and Rescue Brigade keeps Potala Palace fire-free for 40 years

China Daily

Since its establishment in 1984, the Potala Palace Fire and Rescue Brigade has maintained a "zero fire incident" record for 40 years, said the Xizang autonomous region's fire and rescue department in a recent press release. The Potala Palace Fire and Rescue Brigade conducts daily routine inspections in the ancient buildings, checking over 1,000 rooms and nearly 10,000 butter lamps …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mumbai, India boat collision: At least 13 dead after navy boat and passenger ferry collide near Elephanta Caves

CNN

CNN — At least 13 people have died after a crash between a passenger ferry and a navy speedboat threw dozens into the sea near a popular tourist destination in Mumbai, India, according to a local official. Devendra Fadnavis, chief minister of Maharashtra state, told reporters Wednesday the collision happened as the passenger ferry Neelkamal headed to the Elephanta Caves. …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador

The Independent

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Supreme Court Stays P&H High Court's Direction For Verandah Construction At HC After Chandigarh Admin's Concerns Over UNESCO Heritage Status

5 temple towns in East India you can visit this year

International conference on gender and technology from January 16

5 forts in India you can visit with your kids this January

Kerala’s cities deserve UNESCO World Book Capital title, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan at KLIBF

Why has Ivory Coast’s national dish attieke become a global icon?

Art on the go

Fascination with dinosaur fossils roars to life in Hong Kong

China-Malaysia bond deepens over Malacca heritage

El Talibán impidió deliberadamente la escolarización de 1,4 millones de niñas afganas, según UNESCO

The top 25 holiday destinations of 2025, picked by experts: These are the festivals, events and secret relaxing hotspots you should book NOW to get an amazing bargain

Bringing history back to life

Bringing history back to life

India Leads the World in Disaster Warning Systems: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh

Filmmaker Sandesh Kadur’s new documentary unveils Nilgiris’ unique biodiversity

From Se Cathedral To Calangute Beach: 5 Places In Goa To Experience Christmas

Nia Sharma seeks blessings at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu

Odisha’s 26 villages get recognition as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

Mudumal's 3,000-Year-Old Menhirs Could Gain UNESCO Recognition

Establish geopark in Visakhapatnam, INTACH urges the Union and State governments

Fire and Rescue Brigade keeps Potala Palace fire-free for 40 years

Fire and Rescue Brigade keeps Potala Palace fire-free for 40 years

Mumbai, India boat collision: At least 13 dead after navy boat and passenger ferry collide near Elephanta Caves

Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador