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Andaman Seeks UNESCO World Heritage Tag For India's Only Active Volcano and 3 Other Natural Wonders
Barren Island, a part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is renowned for being South Asia's only active volcano.
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With 2026 In Sight, PM Modi To Visit Tamil Nadu For Chola Emperor Celebration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu on July 26 and 27 in what is seen as a politically and culturally significant trip ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
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What To Know About The US Decision To Leave UNESCO, Why It Matters
With the support of international partners and the mobilization of $115 million, the UN cultural agency UNESCO recently helped rebuild the Iraqi city of Mosul after it was devastated by the Islamic State group.
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UNESCO "Deeply Regrets" US Withdrawal, But "Prepared" For It
The head of the UN cultural agency UNESCO said Tuesday she regretted the US decision to withdraw from the organisation, but added the move had come as no surprise.
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US To Pull Out Of UNESCO Citing Anti-Israel Bias 2 Years After Rejoining
The United States announced Tuesday it will again pull out of the U.N.'s educational, scientific and cultural agency because it believes that its involvement is not in the country's national interest, and that the agency promotes anti-Israel speech.
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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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Jaipur Voted World's 5th Best City By Travel And Leisure's 2025 Survey
Jaipur, known for its rich heritage, vibrant shopping scene, and warm hospitality, has been ranked the fifth-best city in the world by the Travel + Leisure 2025 survey.
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Children May Lose 1.5 Years Of Schooling Due To Climate Change: UN Report
Children exposed early to extreme heat may lose up to 1.5 years of schooling with climate change having a direct impact on education and threatening to undo educational gains of recent decades, according to a new global report.
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Nanda Devi Set To Reopen After Four Decades: What Travellers Should Know
Uttarakhand plans to allow adventure tourism on Nanda Devi for the first time since 1983. Explore its history, significance, and what the reopening could mean.
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Hampi's Ugra Narasimha Temple Is A Must-Visit Destination For History Buffs
Hampi's Ugra Narasimha Temple is a testament to the region's rich cultural and architectural heritage.
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Classroom Of Broken Promises: Collapse Of Public Education In Madhya Pradesh
In 2021, UNESCO released a damning report: Madhya Pradesh had the highest number of single-teacher schools in India -- 21,077. Three years later, that number has dropped to 12,210, according to the Centre.
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10-Year Elaborate Plan To Conserve Shivaji Forts Granted Heritage Tag
Conservation of the 12 forts associated with Shivaji Maharaj, which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage sites, will involve a comprehensive 10-year plan focusing on retaining historical characteristics, managing garbage, and deploying manpower.
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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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Gingee Fort Joins UNESCO Heritage List As Part Of Maratha Military Landscapes
Tamil Nadu's historic Gingee Fort, often hailed as the "Troy of the East", has received global recognition, being inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Maratha Military Landscapes of India.
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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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Andaman Seeks UNESCO World Heritage Tag For India's Only Active Volcano and 3 Other Natural Wonders
Barren Island, a part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is renowned for being South Asia's only active volcano.
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With 2026 In Sight, PM Modi To Visit Tamil Nadu For Chola Emperor Celebration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu on July 26 and 27 in what is seen as a politically and culturally significant trip ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
-
What To Know About The US Decision To Leave UNESCO, Why It Matters
With the support of international partners and the mobilization of $115 million, the UN cultural agency UNESCO recently helped rebuild the Iraqi city of Mosul after it was devastated by the Islamic State group.
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UNESCO "Deeply Regrets" US Withdrawal, But "Prepared" For It
The head of the UN cultural agency UNESCO said Tuesday she regretted the US decision to withdraw from the organisation, but added the move had come as no surprise.
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US To Pull Out Of UNESCO Citing Anti-Israel Bias 2 Years After Rejoining
The United States announced Tuesday it will again pull out of the U.N.'s educational, scientific and cultural agency because it believes that its involvement is not in the country's national interest, and that the agency promotes anti-Israel speech.
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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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Jaipur Voted World's 5th Best City By Travel And Leisure's 2025 Survey
Jaipur, known for its rich heritage, vibrant shopping scene, and warm hospitality, has been ranked the fifth-best city in the world by the Travel + Leisure 2025 survey.
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Children May Lose 1.5 Years Of Schooling Due To Climate Change: UN Report
Children exposed early to extreme heat may lose up to 1.5 years of schooling with climate change having a direct impact on education and threatening to undo educational gains of recent decades, according to a new global report.
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Nanda Devi Set To Reopen After Four Decades: What Travellers Should Know
Uttarakhand plans to allow adventure tourism on Nanda Devi for the first time since 1983. Explore its history, significance, and what the reopening could mean.
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Hampi's Ugra Narasimha Temple Is A Must-Visit Destination For History Buffs
Hampi's Ugra Narasimha Temple is a testament to the region's rich cultural and architectural heritage.
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Classroom Of Broken Promises: Collapse Of Public Education In Madhya Pradesh
In 2021, UNESCO released a damning report: Madhya Pradesh had the highest number of single-teacher schools in India -- 21,077. Three years later, that number has dropped to 12,210, according to the Centre.
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10-Year Elaborate Plan To Conserve Shivaji Forts Granted Heritage Tag
Conservation of the 12 forts associated with Shivaji Maharaj, which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage sites, will involve a comprehensive 10-year plan focusing on retaining historical characteristics, managing garbage, and deploying manpower.
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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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Gingee Fort Joins UNESCO Heritage List As Part Of Maratha Military Landscapes
Tamil Nadu's historic Gingee Fort, often hailed as the "Troy of the East", has received global recognition, being inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Maratha Military Landscapes of India.
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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.
