Paris: The 2024 edition of the Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (CSAR) took place on September 6, 2024, at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, co-organized by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and UNESCO’s Natural Sciences Sector. Launched during India’s G20 Presidency in 2023, the roundtable brought together chief science advisers…
Bhubaneswar: In a worrying revelation, five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India are among the dozens globally at risk of disappearing by 2050 due to the impacts of climate change, according to recent media reports. The sites include Khangchendzonga National Park, the Sun Temple in Konark, Keoladeo National Park, Sundarbans National Park, and the Churches…
New Delhi: The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) South Asia Regional Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, hosted the National Stakeholder Workshop on Safe, Trusted, and Ethical AI at the Taj Palace Hotel. This event follows the Government of India’s recent approval of…
New Delhi: UNESCO has included three timeless classics – the Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana – in its Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. This prestigious inclusion not only celebrates India’s cultural legacy but also underscores the global importance of preserving diverse narratives and artistic expressions. The Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana are revered literary works…
New Delhi: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the commencement of nominations for the 20th edition of the UNESCO- Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture. This prestigious prize aims to acknowledge and honor outstanding contributions made by individuals, groups, or institutions in promoting, understanding, and disseminating Arab culture globally through various…
New Delhi: In a significant tribute to the role of Yoga in primary health care, 291 Yoga Teachers and Instructors from various states across India were invited as special guests to witness the 75th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path.
Shillong: The famous Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya have been included in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. Found in over 70 villages in Meghalaya, the living root bridges highlight the socio-cultural, social, and botanical links between people and nature. Sharing the news, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on his Twitter account…
