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Delhi Launches Tourism Fellowship, To Offer Rs 50,000 Monthly
The Delhi government launched the Tourism and Heritage Fellowship Program, which aims at preserving and promoting the national capital's historical and cultural heritage, and strengthening the grassroots community to encourage tourism.
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UNESCO Adds 26 New Sites To World Heritage List, Maratha Military Landscapes of India Included
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered to have cultural or natural heritage of outstanding value to humanity.
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Adani Group To Restore Kolkata's Historic Kumartuli Ghat
In a step towards preserving Kolkata's cultural heritage, the Adani Group has joined hands with the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK), to rejuvenate the heritage Kumartuli Ghat, officials said on Friday.
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Ajanta And Ellora Caves: 9 Fascinating Facts You May Not Know
Whether you are an art enthusiast, a history buff, or a photo lover chasing dramatic textures, these caves are full of delightful surprises. From whispering pillars to ancient acoustics and unfinished chambers, every corner has a story waiting to be understood.
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UNESCO Removes 3 African Sites From World Heritage "In Danger" List
The World Heritage Committee has removed three African heritage sites -- in Madagascar, Egypt and Libya -- from UNESCO's list of endangered sites, acknowledging successful efforts to mitigate threats and restore their cultural and ecological integrit
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Pre-Historic Caves, Forests Among Sites Vying For UNESCO Heritage Spot
The United Nation's cultural organisation announces its choice of sites for inclusion in its world heritage list this week, with pre-historic caves, former centres of repression, forests, marine bio-systems and others vying for the coveted spots.
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Dum Ke Roat Recipe: What Goes Into Making Hyderabad's Beloved Cookie
At the heart of this legacy sits dum ke roat - a dense, saffron-kissed cookie that is baked low and slow. Once a sacred offering, it has now become an all-season favourite.
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Prada Dragged To Court Over Rs 1.2 Lakh Kolhapuri Chappals: "Pay Back Indians"
The Italian luxury fashion brand featured the leather flat sandals (similar to Kolhapuri chappals), priced at approximately Rs 1.2 lakh, at the recent Milan runway show.
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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"In Our Blood": Egyptian Women Reclaim Belly Dance From Stigma
As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as part of their artistic heritage.
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High Fashion's Habit Of 'Borrowing' From India Isn't New. Prada's Kolhapuri Chappals Are Just The Latest
Indian heritage has become a moodboard reference for designer labels - but rarely with due credit
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Visitor Damages 300-Year-Old Masterpiece While Taking Selfie At Italian Museum
A 300-year-old painting at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence was damaged when a visitor tripped while posing for a photo.
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Raghurajpur Travel Guide: Odisha's Hidden Gem For Culture Lovers
The most celebrated art form in Raghurajpur is Pattachitra, renowned for its intricate detailing and bold, graceful lines. Read on.
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Kyiv's World Heritage Cathedral Damaged In Russian Attack: Ukraine Minister
A Russian attack overnight damaged Saint Sophia Cathedral in the historic centre of Kyiv, one of Ukraine's most significant monuments and a designated world heritage site, the Ukrainian culture minister said on Tuesday.
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Lucknow Chosen As India’s Candidate For UNESCO Gastronomic Creative City
UNESCO's Creative Cities Network (UCCN), established in 2004, celebrates cities that have shown exceptional creativity in culture, arts, and, in this case, food.
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Delhi Launches Tourism Fellowship, To Offer Rs 50,000 Monthly
The Delhi government launched the Tourism and Heritage Fellowship Program, which aims at preserving and promoting the national capital's historical and cultural heritage, and strengthening the grassroots community to encourage tourism.
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UNESCO Adds 26 New Sites To World Heritage List, Maratha Military Landscapes of India Included
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered to have cultural or natural heritage of outstanding value to humanity.
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Adani Group To Restore Kolkata's Historic Kumartuli Ghat
In a step towards preserving Kolkata's cultural heritage, the Adani Group has joined hands with the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK), to rejuvenate the heritage Kumartuli Ghat, officials said on Friday.
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Ajanta And Ellora Caves: 9 Fascinating Facts You May Not Know
Whether you are an art enthusiast, a history buff, or a photo lover chasing dramatic textures, these caves are full of delightful surprises. From whispering pillars to ancient acoustics and unfinished chambers, every corner has a story waiting to be understood.
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UNESCO Removes 3 African Sites From World Heritage "In Danger" List
The World Heritage Committee has removed three African heritage sites -- in Madagascar, Egypt and Libya -- from UNESCO's list of endangered sites, acknowledging successful efforts to mitigate threats and restore their cultural and ecological integrit
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Pre-Historic Caves, Forests Among Sites Vying For UNESCO Heritage Spot
The United Nation's cultural organisation announces its choice of sites for inclusion in its world heritage list this week, with pre-historic caves, former centres of repression, forests, marine bio-systems and others vying for the coveted spots.
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Dum Ke Roat Recipe: What Goes Into Making Hyderabad's Beloved Cookie
At the heart of this legacy sits dum ke roat - a dense, saffron-kissed cookie that is baked low and slow. Once a sacred offering, it has now become an all-season favourite.
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Prada Dragged To Court Over Rs 1.2 Lakh Kolhapuri Chappals: "Pay Back Indians"
The Italian luxury fashion brand featured the leather flat sandals (similar to Kolhapuri chappals), priced at approximately Rs 1.2 lakh, at the recent Milan runway show.
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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"In Our Blood": Egyptian Women Reclaim Belly Dance From Stigma
As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as part of their artistic heritage.
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High Fashion's Habit Of 'Borrowing' From India Isn't New. Prada's Kolhapuri Chappals Are Just The Latest
Indian heritage has become a moodboard reference for designer labels - but rarely with due credit
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Visitor Damages 300-Year-Old Masterpiece While Taking Selfie At Italian Museum
A 300-year-old painting at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence was damaged when a visitor tripped while posing for a photo.
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Raghurajpur Travel Guide: Odisha's Hidden Gem For Culture Lovers
The most celebrated art form in Raghurajpur is Pattachitra, renowned for its intricate detailing and bold, graceful lines. Read on.
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Kyiv's World Heritage Cathedral Damaged In Russian Attack: Ukraine Minister
A Russian attack overnight damaged Saint Sophia Cathedral in the historic centre of Kyiv, one of Ukraine's most significant monuments and a designated world heritage site, the Ukrainian culture minister said on Tuesday.
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Lucknow Chosen As India’s Candidate For UNESCO Gastronomic Creative City
UNESCO's Creative Cities Network (UCCN), established in 2004, celebrates cities that have shown exceptional creativity in culture, arts, and, in this case, food.
