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Madurai Airport Gets International Status, Tuticorin Now Thoothukudi Airport
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu formally renamed Tuticorin Airport as Thoothukudi Airport in Tamil Nadu, saying that the renaming corrects a colonial legacy and re-establishes the true strength of our culture, heritage, and languages.
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Working To Add 600 Rajasthan Mansions To UNESCO Heritage List: Diya Kumari At NDTV Rising Rajasthan Conclave
The BJP government in Rajasthan under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is committed to preserving the state's heritage, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said at the NDTV Rajasthan Conclave on Wednesday.
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Watch: "Whistling Village" Of India With Tunes As Residents' Names Wins Hearts Online
This village in Meghalaya has over 700 unique musical tunes, each named after its residents.
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Why Is Jodhpur Called The Blue City? 5 Interesting Reasons
Whether you're interested in history, architecture or culture, Jodhpur has something to offer every kind of traveller.
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Fairy-Tale Palaces That Inspired Disney's Castles Get World Heritage Status
Bavaria's fairy-tale royal castles, including Neuschwanstein, Herrenchiemsee and Linderhof, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, officials said on Saturday.
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"Moment Of Pride": Amit Shah After Maratha Military Landscapes Get UNESCO Tag
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed happiness after the "Maratha Military Landscapes of India" earned the UNESCO World Heritage status, saying that it is a moment of immense pride for all countrymen.
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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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Egypt, Greece Agree To Protect Status Of Mount Sinai Monastery, After Court Ruling
Greece and Egypt have agreed to safeguard the status of one of the world's oldest sites of Christian worship, foreign ministers of both countries said late on Wednesday, after an Egyptian court ruling last week cast uncertainty over its future.
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Heritage Mahua Liquor Initiative Turns Sour For Tribals In Madhya Pradesh
Four years ago, liquor made from Mahua flowers in Madhya Pradesh was granted the prestigious status of "heritage liquor". Then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had envisioned it as a transformative initiative for the tribal economy.
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This Ancient Walled City In Yemen Is Known As 'Manhattan of the Desert'
Shibam, known as "Manhattan of the Desert," is a Yemeni city celebrated for its mud-brick skyscrapers, earning UNESCO World Heritage status alongside Sanaa and Zabid for their unique architecture.
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Madurai Airport Gets International Status, Tuticorin Now Thoothukudi Airport
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu formally renamed Tuticorin Airport as Thoothukudi Airport in Tamil Nadu, saying that the renaming corrects a colonial legacy and re-establishes the true strength of our culture, heritage, and languages.
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Working To Add 600 Rajasthan Mansions To UNESCO Heritage List: Diya Kumari At NDTV Rising Rajasthan Conclave
The BJP government in Rajasthan under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is committed to preserving the state's heritage, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said at the NDTV Rajasthan Conclave on Wednesday.
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Watch: "Whistling Village" Of India With Tunes As Residents' Names Wins Hearts Online
This village in Meghalaya has over 700 unique musical tunes, each named after its residents.
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Why Is Jodhpur Called The Blue City? 5 Interesting Reasons
Whether you're interested in history, architecture or culture, Jodhpur has something to offer every kind of traveller.
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Fairy-Tale Palaces That Inspired Disney's Castles Get World Heritage Status
Bavaria's fairy-tale royal castles, including Neuschwanstein, Herrenchiemsee and Linderhof, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, officials said on Saturday.
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"Moment Of Pride": Amit Shah After Maratha Military Landscapes Get UNESCO Tag
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed happiness after the "Maratha Military Landscapes of India" earned the UNESCO World Heritage status, saying that it is a moment of immense pride for all countrymen.
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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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Egypt, Greece Agree To Protect Status Of Mount Sinai Monastery, After Court Ruling
Greece and Egypt have agreed to safeguard the status of one of the world's oldest sites of Christian worship, foreign ministers of both countries said late on Wednesday, after an Egyptian court ruling last week cast uncertainty over its future.
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Heritage Mahua Liquor Initiative Turns Sour For Tribals In Madhya Pradesh
Four years ago, liquor made from Mahua flowers in Madhya Pradesh was granted the prestigious status of "heritage liquor". Then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had envisioned it as a transformative initiative for the tribal economy.
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This Ancient Walled City In Yemen Is Known As 'Manhattan of the Desert'
Shibam, known as "Manhattan of the Desert," is a Yemeni city celebrated for its mud-brick skyscrapers, earning UNESCO World Heritage status alongside Sanaa and Zabid for their unique architecture.
