Bissau (Guinea-Bissau): The Bijagos Archipelago in Guinea-Bissau, a country in West Africa, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced on Sunday. Named Coastal…
Paris: North Korea’s Mount Kumgang, a scenic mountain known for its beauty that changes with the seasons, has been named a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage site. UNESCO added Mount…
Kolkata: A political and social uproar has erupted in West Bengal after a history question paper from a reputed state university indirectly referred to Indian freedom fighters as “terrorists.” The controversial question appeared in an…
Rio de Janeiro: The Taj Mahal Hotel, Rio de Janeiro’s only Indian hotel, known for serving authentic Indian and Jain cuisine, witnessed a moment of pride when its in-house chef personally prepared and served a…
Mumbai: Amid raging controversy over the introduction of Hindi as a compulsory language in Classes 1 to 5 in Marathi and English schools in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has clarified that it is wrong…
Los Angeles: A joint Egyptian-French archaeological mission uncovered tombs and buildings that reveal more history about the Ramesseum Temple in the southern city of Luxor, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a…
Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday discarded the demand for the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, saying it is a protected monument but won’t allow its glorification. “Whether…
Nagpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is the modern ‘Akshay Vat’ of the immortal culture of India, which is constantly energising the nation. He praised the RSS’ selfless…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised the importance of staying connected to one’s roots, stating that “when one remains connected to roots, no matter how big the storm, it cannot uproot them.”…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Holi, emphasising that the festival is a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage. In a message shared on…
