shot-button
Loader

Unesco

Articles

India's tourism sector is full of extraordinary possibilities: Union Minister

India's tourism sector is full of extraordinary possibilities: Union Minister

He also emphasised that the significance of tourism lies more in its cultural value than in its economic or business aspects

10 December,2024 10:01 AM IST | Rajasthan | IANS
Maharashtra pushes for UNESCO tag to recognise Lonar Lake’s unique heritage

Maharashtra pushes for UNESCO tag to recognise Lonar Lake’s unique heritage

Maharashtra is preparing to propose Lonar Lake, a meteor-impact site and cultural hub, for UNESCO World Heritage status. The move aims to boost conservation, tourism, and global recognition for this extraordinary site.

09 December,2024 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai: Century-old Charni Road school wins UNESCO heritage award

Mumbai: Century-old Charni Road school wins UNESCO heritage award

City-based conservation architect Vikas Dilawari helmed the restoration of the over-century-old Sir Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee Charitable Institution

07 December,2024 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
UNESCO declared West Bengal as a top destination for heritage tourism: Mamata

UNESCO declared West Bengal as a top destination for heritage tourism: Mamata

Banerjee, speaking in the assembly, said the state has taken "giant strides" in religious, heritage and tea tourism; The chief minister also said the under-construction Jagannath temple at Digha will soon be open for devotees

02 December,2024 01:52 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
World Heritage Week: Mumbai's historic sites in need of preservation

World Heritage Week: Mumbai's historic sites in need of preservation

This World Heritage Week, custodians of Mumbai’s heritage movement, suggest sites, locations and spaces that require critical intervention to safeguard their legacies that are intertwined with our unique urban character

23 November,2024 08:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
Israeli airstrikes pound the eastern Lebanon city of Baalbek

Israeli airstrikes pound the eastern Lebanon city of Baalbek

Israel said it was targeting sites connected to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

01 November,2024 08:39 AM IST | Beirut | Agencies
Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kyiv and Kharkiv cities

Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kyiv and Kharkiv cities

Several hours earlier, Russia dropped a glide bomb on the landmark Derzhprom building in Kharkiv city centre, injuring seven people

30 October,2024 08:07 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies
Assam's Kaziranga National Park opens for tourists

Assam's Kaziranga National Park opens for tourists

Assam's Kaziranga National Park, home of the one-horned rhino, opened for this tourist season on Tuesday, after being closed during the monsoons for visitors

01 October,2024 12:58 PM IST | Assam | PTI
Elephanta cha raja kon?

Elephanta cha raja kon?

As ASI reveals that an Uran infra firm is the heritage caves’ corporate ‘mitr’, we ask if the government scheme is just a chance to raise a hoarding at a prime spot, or an opportunity to resuscitate history and uplift lives of Gharapuri islanders

15 September,2024 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Debjani Paul
 Here's a look at all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

Here's a look at all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

In the ongoing 46th session of the World Heritage Committee at New Delhi, some new sites from across the world are being added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. As ‘Moidams’ from Assam makes the list, we take a look at all 43 World Heritage Sites in India

27 July,2024 03:29 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK