In a historic moment for India, UNESCO has officially inscribed Diwali — the Festival of Lights — into its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The prestigious announcement was made at UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage Conservation Conference held at Delhi’s iconic Red Fort — the first time India has hosted this global gathering. Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness as India hosts the 20th Session of UNESCO’s Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage. The prestigious global cultural event has commenced with participation from several member nations, cultural experts, and heritage advocates. The Prime Minister noted that hosting this session is a matter of pride for India, a Read More…
Lucknow: The “City of Nawabs” has cooked up global recognition — Lucknow has officially been designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, becoming India’s second city after Hyderabad to earn this prestigious title. The announcement was made during the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, marking a proud moment for Uttar Pradesh and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasized that Kerala’s cities deserve the prestigious UNESCO World Book Capital title, given the state’s rich literary culture and reading traditions. He was speaking at the inauguration of the third edition of the Kerala Legislature International Book Festival (KLIBF) in Thiruvananthapuram. The festival, which celebrates literature, knowledge, and culture, Read More…