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  90 per cent journalist killers not convicted between 2006-18: Unesco

  World | November 01, 2019 14:25 IST

  According to the report, the Arab States constituted the deadliest part of the world for journalists (30 per cent of global killings), followed by Latin America and the Caribbean region (26 per cent) and the Asia and Pacific States (24 per cent)

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  Mumbai, Hyderabad now a part of UNESCO's network of creative cities

  India | October 31, 2019 14:10 IST

  UNESCO creative cities commit to placing culture at the centre of their development strategies and to share their best practices.

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  India wins four UNESCO heritage awards

  India | October 14, 2019 23:16 IST

  Mumbai's iconic 155-year-old Flora Fountain and two other heritage landmarks in the country's financial capital are among the four sites that have been chosen from India for the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation announced on Monday.  

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  1 in 4 Pakistani kids won't complete primary education by 2030: UNESCO

  World | July 10, 2019 9:54 IST

  The country will only be half-way to the target of 12 years of education for all, with 50 percent of youths still not completing upper secondary education at the current rates, a Dawn report quoted the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organ­isation data as saying.

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  Jaipur's entry into UNESCO World Heritage Site list matter of great pride: Rajasthan CM

  India | July 06, 2019 19:15 IST

  Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday congratulated people of the Walled City of Jaipur, known for its iconic architectural legacy and vibrant culture, for making its entry into the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

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  Jaipur declared World Heritage site by UNESCO: Ministry of Culture

  India | July 06, 2019 19:57 IST

  India’s pink city, Jaipur, declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO today during the 43rd meeting of World Heritage Centre being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, informed Ministry of Culture. Jaipur is the state capital and the largest city in Rajasthan.

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  Rs 4,300 cr earmarked for creating infra for Kumbh Mela

  Business | January 14, 2019 16:33 IST

  Participating in an event organised by trade body FICCI Tamil Nadu Council, he said, the Prayagraj (Allahabad) has UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage of humanity acknowledgement.

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  US, Israel exit UNESCO, accuses UN cultural body of bias

  World | January 01, 2019 22:42 IST

  The withdrawal is mainly procedural yet serves a new blow to UNESCO, co-founded by the US after World War II to foster peace.

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  'Equally'- How two Indians are changing the world of education for children with augmented reality

  Education | October 26, 2018 21:19 IST

  Founded by husband-wife duo Arjita Sethi and Anshul Dhawan, Equally's mission is to provide equal education to every child.

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  Authorities should show greater concern on Taj than UNESCO:SC

  India | July 30, 2018 21:19 IST

  Its construction was completed in 1643 but work continued on other phases of the project for another 10 years. The ivory white marble mausoleum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  

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  Mumbai's iconic cluster of Victorian Gothic, Art Deco buildings gets UNESCO World Heritage tag

  India | June 30, 2018 16:50 IST

  With this, Mumbai gets the third UNESCO World Heritage Site after the Elephanta Caves and the majestic Victoria Terminus, rechristened Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station.

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  Sonakshi Sinha joins Unesco to promote safe, secure cyberspace for kids

  Celebrities | June 28, 2018 14:11 IST

  I stand for protection of children, Sonakshi Sinha tweeted with a heartfelt video.

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  Israel gives notice of withdrawal from UNESCO

  World | December 30, 2017 20:39 IST

  Israel previously said it intended to leave the Paris-based agency, citing “systematic attacks on the Jewish state.”

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  'Chalo Kumbh Chalo-Chalo, Kumbh Chalo': Kumbh Mela gets new tagline, multi-coloured logo

  India | December 13, 2017 14:09 IST

  The logo, which comprises temples, seers, a kalash (pitcher) and a 'Swastika', was launched by the governor at a function in the Raj Bhawan.

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  Kumbh Mela declared as India's cultural heritage by UNESCO, PM Modi expresses pride on Twitter

  Lifestyle | December 08, 2017 17:55 IST

  UNESCO declares Kumbh Mela as India's Intangible Heritage

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  Taj Mahal 2nd best UNESCO world heritage site, Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex tops list: Survey

  India | December 06, 2017 16:01 IST

  According to a new survey, Taj Mahal is rated after Cambodia's Angkor Wat – recognised best toured with a knowledgeable guide.

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  Will continue working for UNESCO's development: China

  World | October 13, 2017 17:09 IST

  China was silent on its reported decision to withdraw its candidate from the race for UNESCO's Director-General.

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  US to pull out of UNESCO amid Palestinian tensions

  World | October 12, 2017 19:30 IST

  The US stopped funding UNESCO after it voted to include Palestine as a member in 2011.

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  Modi, Shah, Rupani hail UNESCO decision as Ahmedabad becomes first Indian city to get heritage tag

  India | July 09, 2017 23:55 IST

  The declaration of six-hundred year old Ahmedabad as a world heritage city by the UNESCO was hailed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani

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  This Indian monument has survived a massive earthquake and struck by lightning twice! Can you guess its name?

  Lifestyle | July 01, 2017 17:04 IST

  There’s one such monument that has managed to survive a massive earthquake in 16th century and has been struck by lightning twice.