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Mahatma Gandhi makes special appearance at U.N., shares message on education

A special life-size hologram of Gandhi was projected during a panel discussion

The Hindu

Cultural ministers pledge more action to return priceless artifacts

Cultural ministers and representatives from 150 countries committed to expanding efforts to return historical artifacts to their countries of origin, according to a declaration released on Friday, following a UNESCO conference in Mexico City.

Reuters

UNESCO launches list documenting 50 iconic Indian heritage textiles

It mentions causes for their dwindling popularity and provides strategies for their preservation

The Hindu

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Saudi Culture Minister Meets with UNESCO’s Director-General

Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has met with Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Audrey Azoulay, during his attendance of the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT 2022), hosted by Mexico, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. At…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal enlivens with 'Tandav

The Hazra Park Durgotsab Puja Committee in Kolkata is in its 80 years. This year, the theme of the Durga Puja celebrations is 'Tandav'. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Liverpool hosting Eurovision would have 'huge economic impact' on city, experts say

A final decision is expected to be announced in the coming weeks

Liverpool Echo

'It's a chance to tell our city’s story': How hosting Eurovision could boost Liverpool's economy

A final decision is expected to be made in the coming weeks

Birmingham Post

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Taj Mahal most-visited ticketed ASI site for domestic tourists in 2021-22: Report

While the Mughal-era mausoleum ranked first, the Red Fort and the Qutub Minar — both UNESCO-recognised sites in Delhi — were the second and third most visited sites

The Hindu

Special Report: Your right to information

360info explores the benefits and pitfalls of AI in obtaining crucial government and public information and how to better protect your privacy and safety.

360info

Natural History Museum helps Ukrainian scientists in bid to save historic murals

The researchers joined forces to establish the cause of damage to the famous medieval murals in Saint Sophia Cathedral, a Unesco World Heritage Site.

The Independent UK

Liverpool and Glasgow remain in the competition to host Eurovision

Final decision expected 'within weeks' from the BBC and competition officials

Insider UK

Liverpool and Glasgow will host Eurovision Song Contest 2023, BBC announces

The final city will be crowned host of the 67th Eurovision Song Contest

Evening Standard

Nigeria’s sacred Osun River supports millions of people - but pollution is making it unsafe

Pollution has become a worrying threat to Nigeria’s Osun River. The river supports millions of people who rely on the water for agriculture as well as industries. It is also an integral part of Nigeria’s treasured Osun-Osogbo sacred grove, a UNESCO world heritage site. Emmanuel O. Akindele unpacks what’s causing…

The Conversation

Laporan Khusus: Literasi Tidak Hanya di Ruang Kelas

Literacy begins before school and extends throughout a lifetime. 360info considers ways to support access to literacy outside traditional settings.

360info

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Bangkok Post

Ukraine schools battered by Russian onslaught in south

Just a handful of kilometres from the frontline, a shattered village school in the southern Mykolaiv region is a stark sign of the war damage inflicted by Russia on Ukrainian education.

The Independent UK

6 easy all-inclusive stays for the perfect winter sun break

What’s better than booking a holiday knowing that when you get there, everything is covered in the cost? From food to drinks, pools to wellness centres, these Saudi resorts have got you sorted

The Independent UK

Dancing in the desert, performance painting and 1000 ways to eat dates: 7 must-try culture fests

Dancing, dates and foodie feasts – there’s a world of culture to be explored at Saudi’s legendary festivals

The Independent UK

Oaxaca city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Mexico’s sultry cultural hub

Edgy art meets Unesco-listed architecture in Mexico’s intoxicating southern valley city, says Jen Rose Smith

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An Intimate History of Evolution by Alison Bashford review – Darwin’s outriders

A sprawling history of the illustrious Huxley family charts the evolution of science and society over 200 years

The Guardian - UK

Steam trains, sculpture and street food: fill your boots hiking Derby and the Derwent Valley

With its Unesco-protected mills, rolling dales and outstanding pubs, Derby is one of the Midlands’ most underrated cities

France 24

The mystery of Machu Picchu: Archaeologists uncover new secrets of Peru's Inca site

We take you on a journey to Peru's famed Inca citadel, Machu Picchu. Perched at an altitude of 2,430 metres, this UNESCO World Heritage site still holds many secrets. Some of them were recently uncovered by archaeologist José Bastante and a team of Polish researchers. They found a system of…

The Times of India

Global tag inspires clubs to choose Kolkata's cultural, architectural heritage as theme

KOLKATA: The international recognition of intangible cultural heritage of humanity by Unesco to Kolkata's Durga Puja has inspired a few committees this year to keep their themes in line with the inscription.

The Conversation

To adapt to a changing world, heritage conservation needs to look toward the future

Wars, pandemics, artificial intelligence, a swiftly unfolding climate crisis… The world is changing rapidly, and human communities must adapt to many challenges. In this situation, world heritage presents something of a twofold paradox: when the world needs global solidarity and collaboration, world heritage sites serve as cultural totems of the…

The Independent UK

At UN, leaders confront COVID's impact on global education

School disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic have set back children around the globe, from the United States to sub-Saharan Africa

Bangkok Post

The mango that moved the world

Many people enjoyed an unexpected windfall after the rapper Milli ate the beloved Thai dessert mango sticky rice onstage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival earlier this year.

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