Antep İşi Embroidery Enters UNESCO Heritage List
Turkey's traditional Antep İşi Embroidery is now on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The announcement was made in New Delhi, marking a global recognition for this centuries-old craft.
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8 Foods on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Explore the eight global cuisines, including India's 'Gujarat's Garba', honoured by UNESCO for their cultural significance. Discover the stories behind these culinary traditions.
Massive Rush at Ellora Caves Strains ASI Resources
Over 14,000 tourists flooded Ellora Caves during Christmas weekend, causing severe crowd issues. ASI staff faced challenges as visitors climbed heritage structures. Experts call for regulated entry.
SIR's 'Fatal Design Defect' Exposed by Natural Experiments
Exclusive analysis reveals how two 'natural experiments' in Assam and UP provide proof that the SIR's compulsory forms and citizenship proof requirement lead to mass disenfranchisement. Read the full investigation.
Unauthorised Kayaking Threatens Goa's Protected Pansaimol Site
The protected prehistoric rock art site of Pansaimol in Goa is under threat from commercial kayaking activities operating without permission, officials confirm. Learn about the heritage site's status and the risks it faces.
Mahindra's Tweet Revives Interest in 11th Century Temple
Anand Mahindra's social media post on Brihadisvara Temple ignites online debate, highlighting its 11th-century engineering marvel. Discover the secrets of this Chola-era wonder.
NBEMS 2026 Tentative Exam Schedule Out for DNB, GPAT, FMGE
NBEMS has announced the provisional schedule for major medical exams from Jan-June 2026, including DNB, GPAT, and FMGE. Dates are tentative; check official site for updates.
UP Voter List: 2.89 Crore Names Deleted in Revision
Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll sees a massive revision with 2.89 crore deletions and 1.41 crore additions. Chief Electoral Officer explains the reasons behind the clean-up drive. Read the full details.
Assam SIR 2026 Draft Voter List Out: Check Your Name
ECI releases Assam's draft electoral roll for SIR 2026; 10.56 lakh voters deleted. Here's a step-by-step guide to verify your name online before the state assembly polls.
UAE Achieves Major Cultural Milestones in 2024
The UAE secures 15 UNESCO cultural inscriptions in 2024, driven by national knowledge initiatives. Discover how this boosts its global soft power and cultural economy.
Rs 500 Crore for Rakhigarhi, UNESCO Push Announced
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces Rs 500 crore Union Budget allocation for Rakhigarhi's development and a push for UNESCO World Heritage status. Details inside.
Fire-Line Work to Protect Unesco Site Kas Plateau
Satara forest department initiates fire-line scrapping at Kas Plateau, a Unesco site, to prevent wildfires. The crucial work aims to create a buffer zone by Jan 15. Read more.
Hampi Cleanup After FM Sitharaman's Complaint
Vijayanagara DC orders urgent cleanliness drive at Hampi monuments after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised hygiene concerns. Inspection held ahead of Culture Minister's visit.
India's 2025 Cultural Calendar: Maha Kumbh, Vande Mataram
India gears up for a landmark 2025, celebrating 150 years of Vande Mataram and hosting the Maha Kumbh Mela. Explore the full schedule of cultural milestones.
India to have 100+ tsunami-ready villages in Indian Ocean
India is set to become the first nation in the Indian Ocean region with over 100 villages certified as 'Tsunami Ready' by UNESCO-IOC. This community-driven initiative boosts coastal resilience against tsunamis and cyclones.
Kerala Launches Helpdesks for Voters Missing from Draft List
Kerala cabinet approves helpdesks at village offices to assist eligible individuals excluded from the draft voters' list after Special Intensive Revision. Government aims to ensure no voter is left out.
US Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Blacklist 17 Chinese Tech Firms
A group of 9 senior US lawmakers pushes to blacklist Xiaomi, DeepSeek, and 15 other Chinese tech firms, citing military links. Read the full list and implications for global tech.
SundeRhythm Festival in Sundarbans Celebrates Bengal's Living Heritage
UNESCO and Kolkata Society for Cultural Heritage present a two-day village festival in Sajnekhali, Sundarbans, to promote Bengal's folk traditions and empower local artisans. Discover the cultural mosaic.
Kerala Draft Voters List: 24.08 Lakh Names Eliminated
Kerala's draft electoral roll published after intensive revision shows a net reduction of over 24 lakh voters. Get the latest figures and analysis on the state's updated voter demographics.
Ernakulam Draft Voter List: 3.2 Lakh Names Removed
Ernakulam's draft voter list sees 322,422 removals post-Special Intensive Revision. Collector assures voting rights, outlines process for inclusions. Final list due Feb 21.
Thiruvananthapuram Draft Voter List Out: 24.4 Lakh Voters
Thiruvananthapuram's draft electoral roll lists 24.4 lakh voters across 14 seats. Over 4 lakh names omitted. Apply for inclusion/corrections by Jan 22. Final list on Feb 21.
Pradhan Seeks Parity Between Central OBC & Odisha SEBC Lists
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan calls for aligning central OBC list with Odisha's SEBC list to resolve disparities in reservation benefits ahead of the 2027 Census. Read more.
ECI Releases Draft Voter Rolls for Kerala, MP, Chhattisgarh
The Election Commission has published draft voter lists for Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh after SIR. Over 22 lakh names removed in Kerala. Follow our guide to verify your name online.
Kerala SIR 2026 Draft Voter List Out: Check Your Name
The Election Commission of India has released the draft electoral rolls for Kerala under the SIR 2026. Here's a step-by-step guide to verify your name online and ensure your voting rights.
Global Puja Meet in Kolkata Aims to Boost Local Artisans
Over 25 Durga Puja organisers from 20 countries met in Kolkata for the Bengal Global Connect Meet 2025. The aim is to create global business opportunities for local artists and MSMEs, leveraging UNESCO's cultural heritage recognition. #DurgaPuja #Bengal
UNESCO Hails Odisha's Mother Tongue Education for Tribal Kids
UNESCO's 2025 report lauds Odisha's mother tongue-based multilingual education for tribal students as a national model, showing improved learning outcomes. Discover how the state's pioneering approach works.
Minister Bhupender Yadav Highlights Sunderbans' Development Issues
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav stated the Sunderbans remains underdeveloped due to tourism monopolies and encroachment. He calls for political leadership to unlock its true potential as a UNESCO site.
Lucknow's UNESCO Gastronomy Fame Celebrated at Food Festival
Lucknow's Repertwahr Festival Season 13 celebrated its UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy status. Food lovers savoured Awadhi kebabs, biryani & makhan malai. Read more about the city's culinary triumph!
Obama's 2025 Music List: BLACKPINK, Gaga, Drake Featured
Barack Obama's annual favourites list for 2025, featuring music from BLACKPINK, Lady Gaga, and Drake, has gone viral, showcasing his eclectic taste and connecting with a new generation.
JATH Festival: Art & Culture Safeguard Himalayas
Royal Enfield's Journeying Across The Himalayas festival concluded, celebrating cultural heritage with installations like Ri Gyancha. UNESCO highlights urgent need for safeguarding traditions.
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