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Indore revives quest to secure UNESCO tag for Rang Panchami procession 'Ger'

Indore revives quest to secure UNESCO tag for Rang Panchami procession 'Ger'

The initial petition for the inclusion of 'Ger' in UNESCO's register was submitted in the year 2020 for the coveted designation of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

18 March,2025 02:57 PM IST | Indore | IANS
Six sites added to India's tentative list by World Heritage Centre: Shekhawat

Six sites added to India's tentative list by World Heritage Centre: Shekhawat

Addition to the World Heritage Centre's tentative list is mandatory if a property is to be nominated for inscription to the World Heritage List in future

17 March,2025 01:54 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Fortifying an idea

Fortifying an idea

As Maharashtra government raises the pitch to push for a UNESCO tag for 12 forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, our sutradhaars have a few observations to improve things at the ground level

17 March,2025 08:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
UNESCO satisfied with Maharashtra's presentation on Heritage tag for forts: CM

UNESCO satisfied with Maharashtra's presentation on Heritage tag for forts: CM

Speaking at the inauguration of 13D theatre at Panhalgad in Kolhapur showcasing the battle of Panhala, the CM said the state government is very confident all the 12 forts would get the coveted tag

06 March,2025 11:14 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
40 pc students don't have access to education in a language they know: UNESCO

40 pc students don't have access to education in a language they know: UNESCO

Countries face diverse linguistic challenges in education, stemming from both historical and contemporary factors

02 March,2025 11:46 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
The responsility of preserving history is also on us

The responsility of preserving history is also on us

As per PTI, the initiative is being undertaken following the directives of CM Devendra Fadnavis

25 February,2025 06:45 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Maharashtra seeks UNESCO heritage tag for 12 forts of Shivaji Maharaj

Maharashtra seeks UNESCO heritage tag for 12 forts of Shivaji Maharaj

A Maharashtra government delegation, led by Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, is in Paris to present a case for UNESCO World Heritage status for 12 forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The proposal aims to highlight the historical and architectural significance of these forts.

23 February,2025 02:12 PM IST | Mumbai
Assam's 'Charaideo Moidams' get UNESCO World Heritage certificate in Paris

Assam's 'Charaideo Moidams' get UNESCO World Heritage certificate in Paris

It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2024, making it the first cultural property from the Northeast to get the coveted tag

14 January,2025 04:37 PM IST | Paris | mid-day online correspondent
Elephanta tragedy effect? New Year crowd to heritage island drops this year

Elephanta tragedy effect? New Year crowd to heritage island drops this year

Local businesses that depend on year-end tourist flow feel the pinch

01 January,2025 04:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Odisha's 26 villages get recognition as

Odisha's 26 villages get recognition as "Tsunami Ready" by UNESCO

The preparedness activities in Odisha have drawn national and international attention.

22 December,2024 09:42 AM IST | Kendrapada | ANI

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