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3 Chariot Wheels From Puri Rath Yatra To Be Installed In Parliament Premises
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has agreed to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) proposal of installing three wheels of the chariots of Puri Rath Yatra in the Parliament premises, a senior official said Saturday.
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"Not In National Interest": US Leaves UN Cultural Body UNESCO
The United States on Tuesday announced it has left UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.
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Mizoram's Lianpui Menhirs Join India's National Heritage List - Declared By Archaeological Survey
About 54 kilometres southeast of Champhai town in Mizoram, Lianpuri has watched over its ancient stones for centuries, keeping them safe through community-driven efforts, long before any official tags came into play.
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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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MrBeast Responds To Backlash Over Ancient Mexican Temple Video: "It Saddens Me To See..."
Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has reacted to the controversy surrounding a vlog he recorded while visiting ancient Mayan cities in Southeastern Mexico.
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Gujarat's Republic Day Tableau To Showcase State's Cultural Heritage, Development
The tableau of Gujarat which will be part of the 76th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi merges the state's rich cultural heritage and development with the nation's growth and progress, officials said Wednesday.
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PM Modi Gifts Indian Handicrafts To Laos, Japan, Thailand, New Zealand Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented an array of intricately crafted gifts, showcasing India's rich cultural heritage, to the leaders of Laos, Thailand, New Zealand, and Japan at the 21st India-ASEAN Summit, officials said.
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8 Railway Stations In Lucknow Division Officially Renamed
The stations were renamed after a demand was made by former Amethi MP Smriti Irani to preserve the cultural identity and heritage of the place.
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Kerala's Kozhikode Officially Declared India's First UNESCO 'City Of Literature'
Kozhikode in north Kerala, known for its rich cultural heritage, was on Sunday officially declared as India's first UNESCO 'City of Literature'.
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India Nominates Gujarat's 'Garba' Dance Form For UNESCO List
India has nominated the traditional dance form of Garba of Gujarat for inclusion in the UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, a top official said on Saturday.
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Volume On UNESCO Heritage Sites Of India To Be Launched Today
A volume encapsulating the rich cultural treasures of India inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list is slated to be launched on Friday, officials said.
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Bengal's Famed "Poush Mela" To Be Called Off This Year Due To COVID-19
The annual "Poush Mela", a heritage cultural event attracting lakhs of travellers to West Bengal's Santiniketan, will not be held this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, an official said.
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Thousands Brave The Cold To Take Holy Dip As 50-Day Kumbh Mela Begins
In an electrifying setting, thousands of pilgrims took a dip at Sangam - the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati - at daybreak as the Kumbh Mela officially started today on Makar Sankranti. The Kumbh is the largest congregation of pilgrims in the world; over 12 crore are expected this year.
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Japan's Mount Fuji to get World Heritage stamp: officials
Japan's Mount Fuji will likely be added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites next month after an influential advisory panel to the UN cultural body made a recommendation, officials said Wednesday.
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3 Chariot Wheels From Puri Rath Yatra To Be Installed In Parliament Premises
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has agreed to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) proposal of installing three wheels of the chariots of Puri Rath Yatra in the Parliament premises, a senior official said Saturday.
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"Not In National Interest": US Leaves UN Cultural Body UNESCO
The United States on Tuesday announced it has left UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.
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Mizoram's Lianpui Menhirs Join India's National Heritage List - Declared By Archaeological Survey
About 54 kilometres southeast of Champhai town in Mizoram, Lianpuri has watched over its ancient stones for centuries, keeping them safe through community-driven efforts, long before any official tags came into play.
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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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MrBeast Responds To Backlash Over Ancient Mexican Temple Video: "It Saddens Me To See..."
Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has reacted to the controversy surrounding a vlog he recorded while visiting ancient Mayan cities in Southeastern Mexico.
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Gujarat's Republic Day Tableau To Showcase State's Cultural Heritage, Development
The tableau of Gujarat which will be part of the 76th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi merges the state's rich cultural heritage and development with the nation's growth and progress, officials said Wednesday.
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PM Modi Gifts Indian Handicrafts To Laos, Japan, Thailand, New Zealand Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented an array of intricately crafted gifts, showcasing India's rich cultural heritage, to the leaders of Laos, Thailand, New Zealand, and Japan at the 21st India-ASEAN Summit, officials said.
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8 Railway Stations In Lucknow Division Officially Renamed
The stations were renamed after a demand was made by former Amethi MP Smriti Irani to preserve the cultural identity and heritage of the place.
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Kerala's Kozhikode Officially Declared India's First UNESCO 'City Of Literature'
Kozhikode in north Kerala, known for its rich cultural heritage, was on Sunday officially declared as India's first UNESCO 'City of Literature'.
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India Nominates Gujarat's 'Garba' Dance Form For UNESCO List
India has nominated the traditional dance form of Garba of Gujarat for inclusion in the UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, a top official said on Saturday.
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Volume On UNESCO Heritage Sites Of India To Be Launched Today
A volume encapsulating the rich cultural treasures of India inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list is slated to be launched on Friday, officials said.
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Bengal's Famed "Poush Mela" To Be Called Off This Year Due To COVID-19
The annual "Poush Mela", a heritage cultural event attracting lakhs of travellers to West Bengal's Santiniketan, will not be held this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, an official said.
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Thousands Brave The Cold To Take Holy Dip As 50-Day Kumbh Mela Begins
In an electrifying setting, thousands of pilgrims took a dip at Sangam - the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati - at daybreak as the Kumbh Mela officially started today on Makar Sankranti. The Kumbh is the largest congregation of pilgrims in the world; over 12 crore are expected this year.
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Japan's Mount Fuji to get World Heritage stamp: officials
Japan's Mount Fuji will likely be added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites next month after an influential advisory panel to the UN cultural body made a recommendation, officials said Wednesday.
