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Jun 23, 2021
Several UN World Heritage sites in danger of losing status because of damage, development or tourism
The UN's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization recommended Monday a major revamp of the heritage list. -
Jun 22, 2021
Australia vows to challenge UNESCO's plans to downgrade Great Barrier Reef's World Heritage status
The UN World Heritage Committee in a draft report said 'there is no possible doubt' that the network of colourful corals off Australia's northeast coast was 'facing ascertained danger' -
Apr 26, 2021
Chernobyl's toxic nuclear site presents a unique chance to protect biodiversity
Since the disaster, elk, wolves and the stocky endangered breed of Przewalski's wild horses native to Asia. -
Apr 23, 2021
World Book Day 2021: History, significance of UNESCO-recognised day to celebrate world literature
Every year, UNESCO selects a 'World Book Capital' for a one-year time period. This year, Tbilisi in Georgia has been selected -
Apr 15, 2021
Manipur's Tarao language, on the verge of extinction, is being revived through a musician's folk project
There’s only one artist who knows the songs, the music, the instruments and traditional attires of the Tarao people, and if this lone artist is gone, everything Tarao will disappear, says Akhu. -
Mar 25, 2021
How the ancient city of Cyrene near Libya, a world heritage site in danger, faces threats of bulldozers and loot
Cyrene lies between the Egyptian border and Benghazi, one of the key cities that rose up against longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011. The country has since fallen into anarchy and violence which sparked fears for its rich ancient heritage. -
Mar 03, 2021
COVID-19-induced closure of 15 lakh schools impacted 24.7 crore children in India, finds UNICEF study
The report stated that online education is not an option for all in India as only one in four children has access to digital devices and internet connectivity -
Feb 12, 2021
World Radio Day 2021: All you need to know about significance, history and theme of day celebrated on 13 Feb
According to United Nations, this year's theme 'New World, New Radio' is an ode to the resilience of the medium and its capacity for perpetual adaptation -
Jan 18, 2021
'Paddington' bear mother, cub spotted wandering around tourist-free Machu Picchu
The Andean 'Spectacled' Bear is the only surviving bear species in South America and the last of the short-faced bear subgroup in the world. -
Dec 13, 2020
Faded Glory: A photographer's depiction of the Chhau, Ghora naach, through nostalgia and an archivist lens
In Faded Glory, isolated artists can be seen casually lounging in their regal costumes amid the village landscape — perhaps indicating that they are as integral to Purulia’s natural setting as are the trees, the river and the hills.
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