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July 26, 2026 10:24 AM

PM Modi hails UNESCO World Heritage status for Sarnath, calls it a proud moment for every Indian

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed the inscription of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh on the UNESCO World Heritage List, describing it as "a proud moment for every Indian" and a recognition of the country's rich civilisational and spiritual heritage. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "A proud moment for every Indian! Delighted that Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List." Highlighting the site's historical and spiritual significance, the Pr...

June 18, 2026 12:07 PM

Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi: How India’s heritage renaissance is reshaping cultural preservation, tourism and global recognition

Over the past twelve years, India has witnessed an unprecedented expansion of its heritage conservation and cultural development ecosystem under the vision of "Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi" - a development model that seeks to balance economic growth with the preservation and promotion of the country's civilisational legacy. From restoring ancient temples and redeveloping pilgrimage centres to digitising manuscripts, reclaiming stolen antiquities and expanding India's footprint on UNESCO's global heri...

March 30, 2026 3:27 PM

Kaziranga National Park becomes major retreat for travellers amid Assam polls

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, one of India's most renowned wildlife sanctuaries, witnessed a significant increase in tourist arrivals on Monday, even as Assam gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections. Visitors from across the state and other parts of India have been flocking to the park to experience its rich biodiversity and scenic beauty. Home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinos, Kaziranga continues to attract wildlife enthusiasts, who expressed delight aft...

February 21, 2026 9:58 AM

Global Leaders Call for “Trust by Design” in AI at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Global leaders from parliaments, multilateral institutions, public policy and industry on Thursday emphasised that trust in artificial intelligence must be embedded by design rather than assumed as an outcome, during the session “Humanity in the Loop – Balancing Innovation and Ethics in the Age of AI” at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Speakers positioned ethics and innovation as mutually reinforcing, arguing that ethical reflection, human oversight and risk-based regulation must be buil...

February 12, 2026 4:25 PM

World Radio Day 2026: India reaffirms radio’s place in public communication

India will observe World Radio Day 2026 on February 13, marking the establishment of United Nations Radio in 1946 and reaffirming radio’s continued relevance as a public service medium. World Radio Day was proclaimed by UNESCO at its 36th General Conference in 2011 and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly during its 67th session in 2012, making it an officially recognised international observance held annually on February 13. Radio has played a central role in public communication, ...

February 11, 2026 4:59 PM

World Radio Day Conclave 2026 to be held in Raipur on February 13

All India Radio, Raipur, will organise a conclave on Friday (February 13) to mark World Radio Day. The World Radio Day Conclave 2026, themed “Radio and Artificial Intelligence,” is being held in collaboration with UNESCO. According to Akashvani, the event will be held at Hotel Babylon Capital in Raipur from 10:00 am onwards, with registration beginning at 9:30 am. The Director General of Akashvani has invited participants to the conclave, which will be attended by several dignitaries. Chh...

December 10, 2025 3:21 PM

Koshary, a spicy Egyptian staple, wins UNESCO recognition

Koshary - a spicy dish of lentils, rice and pasta available at countless Egyptian food stalls - won recognition as a cultural treasure from the U.N.'s cultural agency on Wednesday, as Cairo makes a broad push to promote its cultural and historical identity abroad. Egypt's nomination of koshary for UNESCO's "Intangible Cultural Heritage" list comes a little over a month after its opening of a sprawling new antiquities museum – another move officials hope will highlight the country's rich histo...

December 10, 2025 5:33 PM

Deepavali added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List; PM Modi welcomes global recognition

Deepavali has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee, held at the Red Fort in New Delhi. The inscription was adopted on Wednesday in the presence of Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ministry of Culture officials, international experts, and delegates from 194 member states. Addressing the gathering, Shekhawat said the recognition is a moment of pride for...

December 9, 2025 3:35 PM

Beyond pizza and pasta: Italy’s culinary heritage awaits UNESCO nod

Italian cooking, already celebrated around the world, is poised for a new accolade: formal recognition as a cultural treasure from the United Nations' cultural agency, UNESCO. A preliminary UNESCO assessment has cleared Italian cuisine to be added to UNESCO's 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' lists and a final decision is expected on Wednesday. Launched in March 2023 by Italy’s agriculture and culture ministries, the bid casts Italian cuisine - from pasta and pizza to risotto and cannoli - as a...

November 27, 2025 12:07 PM

PM Modi hails unveiling of B.R. Ambedkar’s bust at UNESCO headquarters on Constitution Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the unveiling of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s bust at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris as “a matter of immense pride” and a fitting tribute to the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “It is a matter of immense pride that today, on Constitution Day, a bust of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar was unveiled at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. This is a fitting tribute to Dr Ambedkar and his role in the making ...