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September 29, 2025, 07:30 PM - 2 min read
The recognition was formally conferred during the 37th International Coordinating Council (MAB-ICC) meeting held in Hangzhou, China, from September 26-28. With this inclusion, India now has 13 Biosphere Reserves in the MAB Network.
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September 27, 2025, 09:10 PM - 3 min read
The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve of northern India spans approximately 7,770 sq km across the dramatic landscapes of Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti district
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September 23, 2025, 08:14 PM - 3 min read
Trump will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, marking his return to the global stage for discussions with world leaders and multilateral partners.
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August 6, 2025, 03:07 PM - 2 min read
Water seepage in Cave 32 at the Ellora complex is threatening rare ninth-century Jain frescoes.
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August 4, 2025, 06:42 PM - 3 min read
India has nominated the Ancient Buddhist Site at Sarnath for UNESCO World Heritage status in the 2025–26 cycle. The dossier has been submitted under updated 2024 guidelines.
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July 22, 2025, 07:03 PM - 3 min read
The United States is planning to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) amid claims of anti-Israel bias and mounting Chinese influence, according to the New York Post, which cited the White House on Tuesday.
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May 25, 2025, 02:31 PM - 4 min read
Darjeeling’s iconic toy train is preparing for a night-time transformation, with plans under way for moonlit rides aboard glass-roofed coaches. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway hopes to combine nostalgia, romance and eco-tourism in a scenic journey through the starlit hills.
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March 12, 2025, 03:47 PM - 2 min read
The national park, spread across 200 square kilometers in Bastar district, is known for its dense sal forests, hills, waterfalls, and caves.
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March 2, 2025, 11:41 AM - 5 min read
Forty per cent of the global population lacks access to education in a language they speak or understand, according to UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report. The study highlights disparities in learning outcomes, urging countries to implement multilingual education policies to bridge linguistic barriers and ensure inclusive education for all learners.
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September 15, 2024, 11:17 AM - 3 min read
The bridges, a marvel of traditional knowledge and sustainable architecture, are currently listed as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site.
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July 26, 2024, 03:16 PM - 2 min read
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Shekhawat personally conveyed the news to Sarma during a press conference, prompting a heartfelt response from the Chief Minister.
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July 26, 2024, 12:57 PM - 2 min read
The announcement came during the ongoing 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in India.
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