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Kochi Charter on Tribal Rights calls for heritage protection, reaffirms UN declaration on indigenous peoples’ rights

Young leaders from 30+ tribal communities in Kerala frame Kochi Charter on Tribal Rights, affirming commitment to UNESCO & UN conventions. Charter lauds youth & elders for safeguarding intangible heritage & suggests workshops, registers, & candidature files for inclusion in National List of Geographical Indication. Edamalakudy panchayat, Idukki district, supports…

The Hindu

Should there be a blanket ban on smartphones in schools?

In a The Hindu Parley Podcast, educators Jyoti Arora and K.R. Maalathi weigh in on whether a complete ban on smartphones in schools is necessary.

The Hindu

11 of the best things to do in Morocco

From magnificent beaches to lively cities, here’s how to make the most of this North African marvel

The Independent UK

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8 of the best Tunisia holiday destinations for all-inclusives

From the souks of Sousse to the Mediterranean beaches of Djerba, here’s where to visit for the best all-inclusive holidays in Tunisia

The Independent UK

12 of the best things to do in Egypt, from Nile river cruises to hot air balloon rides

Here’s how to make the most of your holiday, whether you’re after a laid-back beach break or an adventure-filled trip

The Independent UK

8 of the best things to do in Doha, Qatar

How to see the best of the Qatari capital

The Independent UK

Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of staff, activist tells Environment Minister

The translocation of rhinos to Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve has been hampered by the prevailing shortage of security staff personnel and other encroachment issues. Environmental activist Rohit Choudhury has written with concern to Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav about the dwindling staff strength at the park and the resultant…

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Venice should be added to ‘danger list’, recommends Unesco

Mass tourism, overdevelopment and climate change threaten the Italian city

The Independent UK

Australia is not being ‘singled out’ by Unesco’s in-danger recommendation for the Great Barrier Reef

Australia has the wealth, technology and resources to sharply reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Until this happens, it is not doing all it can to protect the reef

The Guardian - AU

Unesco recommends adding Venice to list of world heritage sites in danger

The United Nations's cultural agency Unesco on Monday recommended that Venice be added to its list of world heritage sites in danger. It says the Italian authorities need to step up efforts to secure the historic city and its surrounding lagoon.

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7 of the best Malta holidays 2025: Where to stay for luxury retreats and budget breaks

The best destinations to discover in this picturesque and historic Mediterranean nation

The Independent UK

Out of danger because the UN said so? Hardly – the Barrier Reef is still in hot water

Today is a good day to be Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. UNESCO, the United Nations body expected to vote on whether to list the Great Barrier Reef as “in danger”, instead deferred the decision for another year. This, an insider told French newspaper Le Monde, was largely due to the…

The Conversation

Australia welcomes lifting of UNESCO threat to list Great Barrier Reef as World Heritage in danger

The Australian government has welcomed a draft UNESCO decision to a lift a threat of downgrading the Great Barrier Reef to an endangered World Heritage site

The Independent UK

UNESCO suggests Venice be listed as world heritage site in danger

Italy is not doing enough to protect the city from climate change and tourism, experts say

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The Guardian - AU

Unesco recommends against Great Barrier Reef ‘in danger’ listing but Australia warned more action needed

UN scientific advisors stressed the reef was under ‘serious threat’ in a report detailing progress on protecting the world heritage site from the climate crisis

The Hindu

Kozhikode to host ICCN general assembly in November

Kozhikode will host the ninth General Assembly and International Cultural Festival of the Inter-City Intangible Cultural Cooperation Network (ICCN) in November. Mayor Beena Philip released the ICCN logo in her chamber

The Guardian - AU

Poland raises fears about ‘dangerous’ situation with Wagner troops near border – as it happened

Poland has been concerned about the spillover of war on to its territory ever since Russia invaded Ukraine

The Independent UK

8 of the best cheap holiday destinations in October: Where to travel off-season

Once the schools go back and the UK weather cools, there’s still holidays to be found (and at great value, too)

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UN report recommends global ban on smartphones in schools

Unesco report argues that ‘only technology that supports learning’ should be allowed

The Conversation

Banning cellphones in classrooms is not a quick fix for student well-being

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has released a report highlighting the many challenges of the growing presence of technology in education.

The Hindu

UNESCO endorses banning smartphones from schools

Unesco’s Global Education Monitoring Report 2023, ‘Technology in Education: A Tool on Whose Terms’ has endorsed banning smartphones in schools in situations where “technology integration does not improve learning or if it worsens student well-being”.

The Independent UK

Pupils should ration phone use at home to prevent tiredness in school – minister

Children need to be aware of the dangers of spending too many hours on a screen, especially late into the night, Nick Gibb warned.

The Conversation

Do smartphones belong in classrooms? Four scholars weigh in

Should smartphones be allowed in classrooms? A new report from UNESCO, the education arm of the United Nations, raises questions about the practice. Though smartphones can be used for educational purposes, the report says the devices also disrupt classroom learning, expose students to cyberbullying and can compromise students’ privacy.

TechRadar

UNESCO is calling for a global ban on smartphones in schools

Smartphones in schools are doing more harm than good, UNESCO says, urging governments to regulate the use of technology in the classroom.

The Independent UK

Unesco calls for schools across the world to ban smartphones from the classroom

Report recomends smartphone ban from schools to protect children from online bullying

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