World Heritage Day
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'Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay': PM Modi’s cultural speeches compiled in book
India | Apr 20, 2025, 02:55 PM ISTA book titled Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay, featuring 34 of PM Narendra Modi’s speeches on Indian culture, traditions, and heritage, was released on World Heritage Day in Delhi. The compilation spans a decade of speeches, from the 2015 Independence Day address to an event in Varanasi in 2024.
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No entry fee at ASI monuments on April 18 due to World Heritage Day: Ministry of Culture
India | Apr 17, 2025, 10:19 PM ISTWorld Heritage Day is celebrated every year on 18th April to honour and protect cultural and natural heritage. Currently, there are 3,698 monuments and heritage sites under ASI protection across the country.
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World Heritage Day: From Sundarbans To Khajuraho, India's Heritage Sites That Need To Be Conserved
News | Apr 18, 2024, 03:08 PM ISTWorld Heritage Day: According to UNESCO, out of the 1,199 World Heritage Sites, about 56 are listed as 'in danger.' These include 16 natural and 40 cultural sites and they face a range of threats, including natural disasters, urbanization, pollution, and armed conflict.
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World Heritage Day 2024: 5 heritage buildings that lit up at night
Fashion | Apr 18, 2024, 03:00 PM ISTIndia's heritage buildings stand as testaments to a rich tapestry of history and architectural brilliance. But their grandeur isn't limited to the daytime. Many of these monuments come alive at night, bathed in illuminations that add a new dimension to their beauty.
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When is World Heritage Day 2024? Know date, history, significance and more
Lifestyle | Apr 18, 2024, 08:45 AM ISTWorld Heritage Day isn't merely a celebration; it's a call to safeguard our cultural legacy for today and tomorrow. Protecting these treasures ensures their enduring inspiration and educational value.
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World Heritage Day 2023: Theme, History, and fascinating heritage walks to experience in Delhi
Lifestyle | Apr 18, 2023, 12:10 PM ISTEvery year, the 18th of April marks World Heritage Day. This year, the World Heritage Day theme is "Heritage Changes."
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World Heritage Day 2022: Rich culture of India ranks sixth in the world with 40 heritage sites
Travel | Apr 18, 2022, 01:07 PM ISTOur colorful country India with its varied culture marks its uniqueness in the world with its diversity. As the country has numerous heritages sites which attract travellers from all around the world, it stands on the sixth number on the World Heritage List with 40 heritage sites.
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5 Delhi monuments to be illuminated for World Heritage Day
Books & Culture | Apr 18, 2020, 06:37 AM ISTThe Red Fort, the Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Purana Qila and Safdarjung's Tomb are illuminated daily, but the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) says on Saturday, there will be special lighting of diyas and candles.
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World Heritage Day 2018: Let's have a look at these picturesque heritage sites of India
Fashion | Apr 18, 2018, 12:08 PM ISTApril 18th is celebrated as World Heritage Day across the globe.
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Heritage education for youth important, say educators
India | Apr 19, 2013, 07:14 AM ISTKolkata, April 19: Educating youngsters about heritage and culture is as important as awareness about other issues, said educators and heritage conservationists here yesterday on the occasion of the World Heritage Day."They are our future