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Unesco

UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, promotes international collaboration. It aims to foster peace through education, science, and culture. UNESCO protects cultural heritage and supports sustainable development. It designates World Heritage Sites, recognising their global significance. The organisation also advocates for freedom of expression and access to information. Its work influences education policies and cultural preservation worldwide.

Natyashastra as Living Heritage

The academic programme on ‘Natyashastra – Synthesis of Theory and Praxis’, organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre...

 December 18, 2025

Gwalior and Kozhikode Join UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Gwalior and Kozhikode, two Indian cities, have been included in UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. Gwalior has been recognized...

 November 2, 2023

US decides to rejoin UNESCO

The United States' decision to rejoin UNESCO after a decade-long dispute over the inclusion of Palestine as a...

 August 2, 2023

Felix Houphouet-Boigny UNESCO Peace Prize

The Flix Houphout-Boigny UNESCO Peace Prize was established in 1989 with the aim of recognizing individuals, organizations, or...

 February 13, 2023

Assam’s Charaideo Moidams Burial Sites Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site List

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday that the central government has decided to put forth...

 January 25, 2023

UNESCO Creative Cities Network

In the year 2004, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was launched. The main purpose of the network...

 November 17, 2021

UNESCO List of Intangible cultural heritage

The List of Intangible Cultural Heritage was established by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)...

 December 19, 2020

Singapore’s ‘Hawker’ Culture Gets UNESCO Recognition

The Hawker Culture in Singapore have got the recognition from UNESCO. Hawker Culture Hawker culture is a popular...

 December 18, 2020

UNESCO’s new Prize in the name of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has announced to launch its'UNESCO-Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman...

 December 15, 2020

Gwalior & Orchha included in UNESCO World Heritage City list

Gwalior and Orchha city of Madhya Pradesh have been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage City....

 December 8, 2020

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