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Toy Train Engine Derails Near Darjeeling

Toy Train Engine Derails Near Darjeeling

On Saturday, The engine of a Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train jumped off the tracks making it the second derailment in the last 10 days.  

04 March 2023

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 ABVP Demands Renaming Of Ahmedabad As 'Karnavati'; Congress Calls It A 'Propaganda' To Distract Youth

A proposal to launch the campaign to change Ahmedabad's name to 'Karnavati' was passed during a district-level students' convention organised by the ABVP here on Tuesday.

08 February 2023

Republic Day 2023 rehearsals

Women Empowerment Dominates Tableux Theme This Republic Day

On 74th Republic Day, tableaux theme was dominated by ‘Nari Shakti’ women empowerment during the parade at Kartavyapath.

26 January 2023

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First G20 Culture Track Meet To Kick Off In Khajuraho On Wed, Delegates To Visit Temples, Panna Tiger Reserve

The first G20 meeting under the culture track will begin from Wednesday in Madhya Pradesh's Khajuraho, and the delegates will engage in a range of activities, besides visiting its iconic temples and the Panna Tiger Reserve.

22 February 2023

Union Tourism and Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy

Foreign Tourist Inflow To India Up By 4 Times After Pandemic: Union Minister Kishan Reddy

Reddy said the Ministry of Tourism, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is celebrating this year as 'Visit India 2023', focussing on inbound travel to India. During the last eight years, the country has...

08 February 2023

Mallika Sarabhai as Draupadi in the Peter Brook-directed The Mahabharata

Permission Denied To Dance Festival At Ramappa Temple Because Of Mallika Sarabhai's Participation: Event Organiser

The famed Ramappa temple is a UNESCO heritage site and the trust had applied to the Archeological Survey of India for permission about two months ago for celebrating the "Ramappa festival" at the temple, Rao claimed.

22 January 2023

World Radio Day

5G Technology Opens Immense Possibilities: Industry Experts On World Radio Day

The convergence of radio broadcasting and Internet Protocol (IP) services via 4G and 5G technologies open new possibilities for discovery of content, personalised experiences and interactive media in India, industry experts...

13 February 2023

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Flood-affected villagers moved to safer places through boats at Harmoti Village near Kaziranga National park.

Locals Demand Permission To Fish In Kaziranga

Officials said over 100 people from neighbouring areas gathered on NH 715 that passes through the Park since 5 AM and demanded that they be allowed to fish as it had been a tradition to catch fish for the 'Magh Bihu Uruka'...

13 January 2023

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12 January 2023
In Pictures: Life Under Water

In Pictures: Life Under Water

Also called the lungs of the Earth, the oceans absorb 25% of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere


12 January 2023
8 Historical Bridges That Should Be On Your Bucketlist 

8 Historical Bridges That Should Be On Your Bucketlist 

Standing the test of time, these bridges are architectural marvels from time immemorial 


12 January 2023
President Of Guyana Visits Taj Mahal

President Of Guyana Visits Taj Mahal

Ali wrote in the visitor's book at the Taj Mahal. Tour guide Nitin Singh accompanied the president during his visit and explained to him the history of the...


21 December 2022
Tripura CM Thanks Modi As Unakoti Finds Place In UNESCO Tentative World Heritage Site List

Tripura CM Thanks Modi As Unakoti Finds Place In UNESCO Tentative World Heritage Site List

Tourism Minister Pranajit Singha Roy also expressed happiness that Unakoti, which means one less than a crore (koti in Bengali) is now in that list. 


20 December 2022
Sun Temple At Modhera, Vadnagar Town Among Three Places Added To A Tentative List Of UNESCO Heritage Sites: ASI

Sun Temple At Modhera, Vadnagar Town Among Three Places Added To A Tentative List Of UNESCO Heritage Sites: ASI

A tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites now includes three Indian cultural sites, including the Sun Temple at Modhera and Vadnagar town in Gujarat.


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11 December 2022
India To Showcase Its Architectural Heritage To G20 Delegates

India To Showcase Its Architectural Heritage To G20 Delegates

G20 delegates will get to see the architectural and cultural diversity of India from all corners of the country, the officials said.


05 December 2022
Telangana Govt Will Try To Get UNESCO Tag For Hyderabad, Says Minister

Telangana Govt Will Try To Get UNESCO Tag For Hyderabad, Says Minister

UNESCO world heritage recognition for Hyderabad will be sought by the Telangana government, State Municipal Administration Minister K T Rama Rao announced on...


27 November 2022
Restoration Of Mumbai's Century-Old Museum Wins UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award

Restoration Of Mumbai's Century-Old Museum Wins UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award

The "heroic" restoration of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya has received the Award of Excellence in this year's UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards...


27 October 2022
Vessels of Hope: In The Age of Stainless Steel, Artisans Making Copperware Fight For Their Place

Vessels of Hope: In The Age of Stainless Steel, Artisans Making Copperware Fight For Their Place

A group of youngsters is giving thatheras, a community that practises the dying art of manufacturing copper and brass utensils, a fighting chance


03 October 2022
Top 10 Family Durga Pujas In Kolkata You Cannot Miss

Top 10 Family Durga Pujas In Kolkata You Cannot Miss

While Kolkata gets ready to celebrate the annual Durga Puja - now inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity -...


01 October 2022
Mahatma Gandhi Makes Special Appearance At UN, Shares Message On Education

Mahatma Gandhi Makes Special Appearance At UN, Shares Message On Education

A special life-size hologram of Gandhi was projected during a panel discussion organised on Friday by India’s Permanent Mission to the UN and UNESCO Mahatma...


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04 September 2022
Goa's Basilica Of Bom Jesus To Be Closed For One Month From Nov 5 For Restoration Work

Goa's Basilica Of Bom Jesus To Be Closed For One Month From Nov 5 For Restoration Work

The state Water Resources Department will take up the work of levelling the place and ensure it does not get inundated in rains. The entry of tourists,...


28 August 2022
Gujarat's Garba Dance Nominated For UNESCO Intangible Heritage Tag

Gujarat's Garba Dance Nominated For UNESCO Intangible Heritage Tag

The country had received the honour of Kolkata's Durga Puja being inscribed on the coveted list at the committee's 16th session held at Paris, France.


25 August 2022
Need To Control Footfall At Ajanta Caves To Preserve Its Paintings For Long Time: ASI Official

Need To Control Footfall At Ajanta Caves To Preserve Its Paintings For Long Time: ASI Official

An ASI official has said that the footfall at the popular UNESCO world heritage site, Ajanta caves, needs to be abated amid growing concerns about the...


23 August 2022
A Team From UNESCO Will Visit Kolkata For Durga Puja This Year

A Team From UNESCO Will Visit Kolkata For Durga Puja This Year

The Durga Puja festival of Kolkata has been inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity


23 August 2022
Mamata Banerjee Hikes Financial Assistance For Durga Puja Clubs By Rs 10K

Mamata Banerjee Hikes Financial Assistance For Durga Puja Clubs By Rs 10K

The Centre is not releasing funds for Bengal as a result of which the state is suffering. Despite that, Mamata has decided to increase financial assistance for...


22 August 2022
Mamata Banerjee Hikes Donation For Durga Puja Clubs By Rs 10k

Mamata Banerjee Hikes Donation For Durga Puja Clubs By Rs 10k

The Centre is not releasing funds for the state. Despite that, we will increase donations for the clubs from last year's Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000. We will also...


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