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In spite of the levels of ignorance, most Indians remain touchy about the rupee’s performance against the US dollar. They look at the rupee’s performance as a matter of pride.

AA Edit | Rupee dances to dollar tunes

Rupee has performed better than the currencies of other emerging economies as RBI spent nearly $100 bn to prevent the rupee from sliding

18 Oct 2022 12:05 AM

Poacher arrested with 13 kg of deer meat in Bengal. (PTI Photo)

Poacher held with 13 kg deer meat, 40 snares in Bengal

The man, identified as Manindranath Das, was arrested from his residence and 13 kg of deer meat was found in his possession

06 Sep 2020 10:40 AM

Pope Francis hurt by Turkey’s decision to turn Hagia Sophia into a mosque

'My thoughts go to Istanbul. I think of Santa Sophia and I am very pained,' the Pope said during his weekly blessing in St. Peter’s Square

13 Jul 2020 12:17 PM

A woman and two children wear masks at a playground, Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP)

Ten million kids 'may never return to school' after virus

'For the first time in human history, an entire generation of children globally have had their education disrupted,' UNESCO report says

13 Jul 2020 10:43 AM

UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist in Uttar Pradesh

Shubham Mani Tripathi was shot dead by two assailants while riding his motorbike back home in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh last month

02 Jul 2020 3:56 PM

The Secrets of Sri Lanka!

The evening sun setting was enhanced by our visit to the stunning Ruwanwelisaya stupa, which is known to contain the oldest relics of the Buddha in.

16 Feb 2020 6:27 AM

The tradition, which includes the veneration of Islamic holy men, dates back to at least the 16th century and combines ancestral African practices, Arab-Muslim and Berber influences. (Photo: AFP)

Morocco’s Gnawa artists celebrate inclusion in UNESCO listing

Rhythm and smiles as Morocco's Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing.

17 Dec 2019 11:21 AM

"We condemn Pakistan's disappointing misuse of UNESCO to spew venom against India and politicise it," she added. (Photo: ANI)

Pak has 'DNA of terrorism': India's reply on Kashmir at UNESCO

Ananya Agarwal, who led the Indian delegation noted that Pakistan, in 2018, ranked 14th on the fragile state index.

15 Nov 2019 8:27 AM

A group of tribal men and women from the Munda community at Karma Mahaustav in Jharkhand —Hercules Munda

The great Indian language trouble

As the World celebrates the International Year of Indigenous Languages, India has a task in hand to preserve its 780-odd indigenous languages.

10 Nov 2019 12:00 AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

Clean Unesco site makes locals happy

The tourist paradise which is a World Heritage site due to its ancient Shore Temple and other magnificent sculptures carved.

10 Oct 2019 6:30 AM

'Today (Saturday) is the International Day for Universal Access to Information. Our party strongly condemned the way in which important Bills including the amendments to the Right to Information Act, was passed in Parliament, hurting federalism,' she tweeted. (Photo: File)

Manner in which important bills were passed in Parliament has hurt federalism

She referred to the Right to Information Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in this context.

28 Sep 2019 3:50 PM

Police said the toilet was taken early Saturday by thieves who used at least two vehicles. (Photo: AFP)

Solid gold toilet, once offered to Donald Trump, stolen from London palace

The toilet, valued at roughly 1 million pounds (USD 1.25 million), was the work of Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.

15 Sep 2019 4:28 PM

In April last year, Modi and Xi Jinping had held multiple meetings in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. (Photo: PTI | File)

Tamil Nadu may host next informal summit between Modi and Xi Jinping

'Mamallapuram is one of probable cities that could host informal summit between PM and Chinese Prez,' govt official said.

02 Sep 2019 12:50 PM

'In new India, the way in which action is being taken against corruption, dynasty politics, loot of people's money, terrorism, this has never happened before,' PM Modi said. (Photo: ANI)

'No place in new India for corruption': PM Modi declares at UNESCO in Paris

Modi said India is now surging ahead, 'mandate we got was not merely for running a govt but for building a new India.'

23 Aug 2019 2:56 PM

Kalamitra is Fani-hit Raghurajpur’s new symbol of hope

Thanks to its efforts and commitment, some of the villagers now have a regular income once more.

22 Jul 2019 1:35 AM

National Kladruby Stud Farm has been recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and acknowledged as one of Europe’s leading horse-breeding institutions. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Kladruby Stud Farm added to the UNESCO World Heritage list

Habsburg stud farm from Czech Republic rides to UNESCO world heritage status.

20 Jul 2019 11:37 AM

Hollyhock House - Library Wide. (Photo: File)

Hollyhock House in Los Angeles declared UNESCO World Heritage Site

The first Los Angeles landmark to be designated a World Heritage Site.

19 Jul 2019 10:07 AM

A file photo of NMR train at the Ketti railway station near Ooty.

Call for ethnic touch to celebrations in Ooty

The amount collected from snacks and refreshment will go to the villagers and the tourists will be given an exposure to Badaga ethnic snacks.

17 Jul 2019 8:01 AM

The goal of UNESCO is to enlist and then preserve cultural and natural sites. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

UNESCO doing little to protect Venice as threat of overtourism prevails

UNESCO’s laws don’t explicitly state guidelines for conservation of its Heritage Sites.

11 Jul 2019 4:04 PM

The decision recognises the importance of the central Myanmar site and will likely be a boon to Myanmar’s tourist industry. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Myanmar’s temple city Bagan attains UNESCO Heritage status

Myanmar’s temple city Bagan awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.

09 Jul 2019 11:31 AM

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