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Visitors Caught Scratching Their Names On Walls Of Humayun's Tomb, Video Sparks Outrage
The footage shows multiple people treating the historic site like a blackboard, with some even climbing on each other's shoulders to deface the monument.
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India's Road To Heaven: The Stunning 30-Km Drive You Need On Your Travel Bucket List
This Road to Heaven is renowned not only for its stunning scenery but also for its unique geography.
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Deccan Traps, Mahabaleshwar Among 7 New Sites In UNESCO's Tentative World Heritage List For India
Seven new properties, including Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, and Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills in Andhra Pradesh, have been added to the Tentative List of UNESCO's World Heritage for India, according to officials.
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Rani-Ki-Vav: An 11th-Century Wonder You Hold Every Time You Use Rs 100 Notes
Built in the 11th century by a grieving queen in memory of her king, this stepwell is not just a water reservoir. It is a subterranean temple, a sculptural gallery, and a symbol of India's ancient water wisdom.
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Konark Sun Temple Secrets: Why This Odisha Wonder Still Fascinates Visitors
Built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, Konark Sun Temple was envisioned as a celestial chariot for Surya.
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6 Most Photogenic UNESCO World Heritage Sites To Visit In India
Want to capture India's timeless beauty? Head to these popular UNESCO World Heritage sites to make the most of your shot!
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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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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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"Glorious Moment": 12 Shivaji Forts Added In UNESCO World Heritage List
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the inclusion of 'Maratha Military Landscapes' representing the fortification system of Maratha rulers in the UNESCO World Heritage List was a "proud and glorious moment" for the state.
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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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Maratha Military Landscapes Of India May Become A New UNESCO World Heritage Site
The new entries for the UNESCO World Heritage Site list will be finalised at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris, which ends on July 16.
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Hampi Travel Guide: Where Ruins, Ragi Dosas And Riverside Cafes Collide
Where time stands still and legends breathe through ancient stones, Hampi is a destination offers more than just ruins. From riverside cafes to echoes of empires, it is a place where past and present unexpectedly entwine.
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Contractual Employees At UNESCO Sites In Assam Not Paid Since November 2024
The contractual employees, engaged by the Directorate of Archaeology to look after 167 monuments across Assam, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ahom era 'Moidams', claimed that they have not received their salaries for at least six months.
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5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites In India That Are Extra Magical During The Monsoon
From misty mountains to rain-kissed ruins, these five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India come alive in the monsoon like nowhere else.
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Visitors Caught Scratching Their Names On Walls Of Humayun's Tomb, Video Sparks Outrage
The footage shows multiple people treating the historic site like a blackboard, with some even climbing on each other's shoulders to deface the monument.
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India's Road To Heaven: The Stunning 30-Km Drive You Need On Your Travel Bucket List
This Road to Heaven is renowned not only for its stunning scenery but also for its unique geography.
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Deccan Traps, Mahabaleshwar Among 7 New Sites In UNESCO's Tentative World Heritage List For India
Seven new properties, including Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, and Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills in Andhra Pradesh, have been added to the Tentative List of UNESCO's World Heritage for India, according to officials.
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Rani-Ki-Vav: An 11th-Century Wonder You Hold Every Time You Use Rs 100 Notes
Built in the 11th century by a grieving queen in memory of her king, this stepwell is not just a water reservoir. It is a subterranean temple, a sculptural gallery, and a symbol of India's ancient water wisdom.
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Konark Sun Temple Secrets: Why This Odisha Wonder Still Fascinates Visitors
Built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, Konark Sun Temple was envisioned as a celestial chariot for Surya.
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6 Most Photogenic UNESCO World Heritage Sites To Visit In India
Want to capture India's timeless beauty? Head to these popular UNESCO World Heritage sites to make the most of your shot!
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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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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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"Glorious Moment": 12 Shivaji Forts Added In UNESCO World Heritage List
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the inclusion of 'Maratha Military Landscapes' representing the fortification system of Maratha rulers in the UNESCO World Heritage List was a "proud and glorious moment" for the state.
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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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Maratha Military Landscapes Of India May Become A New UNESCO World Heritage Site
The new entries for the UNESCO World Heritage Site list will be finalised at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris, which ends on July 16.
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Hampi Travel Guide: Where Ruins, Ragi Dosas And Riverside Cafes Collide
Where time stands still and legends breathe through ancient stones, Hampi is a destination offers more than just ruins. From riverside cafes to echoes of empires, it is a place where past and present unexpectedly entwine.
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Contractual Employees At UNESCO Sites In Assam Not Paid Since November 2024
The contractual employees, engaged by the Directorate of Archaeology to look after 167 monuments across Assam, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ahom era 'Moidams', claimed that they have not received their salaries for at least six months.
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5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites In India That Are Extra Magical During The Monsoon
From misty mountains to rain-kissed ruins, these five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India come alive in the monsoon like nowhere else.
