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Life before the Taliban
Fascinating photographs of Afghanistan in the 1960s by Dr William Podlich are a far cry from the war-torn images in the news today.
09 Jul 2017 5:22 AM
‘Antiques’ to revive Darjeeling toy train
The DHR got the Unesco status in 1999 for ‘bold and ingenious engineering solutions’.
28 May 2017 2:21 AM
Supreme Court: Can’t order UK to return Kohinoor
It said that it is a known fact that Kohinoor was duplicitously confiscated by the East India company in 1849 from Maharaja Duleep Singh.
22 Apr 2017 1:26 AM
India gears up for International Jazz Day
InternationalJazz Day is an annual event celebrated on April 30, promoted by UNESCO.
17 Apr 2017 1:36 AM
Viewing gallery for heritage structures to open today
According to officials, the CST and BMC head offices are two of the most photographed structures in the city.
13 Apr 2017 2:34 AM
Around the nation in 16 days
The trip started off from Kottayam in the Chennai Mail which reached Chennai Central the next morning.
10 Apr 2017 7:16 AM
A vroom full of jazz
The seeds of entrepreneurship were sown in Sunil in Class 10 when he made his first e-commerce sale.
06 Apr 2017 12:26 AM
Poetry of life
World poetry day is celebrated on March 21st as declared by UNESCO.
23 Mar 2017 12:31 AM
Sexism in Indian science
Scientific institutions are often islands of comfort away from the real world and they insulate themselves from social responsibility.
06 Mar 2017 2:00 AM
CST Heritage: A precious secret just a walk away
Heritage Walk gives little-known information about CST.
23 Jan 2017 4:56 AM
Disabled women face double discrimination
Disability is a public health, a human right and development issue.
22 Dec 2016 2:46 AM
BMC headquarters, CST to get selfie points
It has been decided that a viewing gallery be constructed over the subway between the CST and BMC buildings.
15 Dec 2016 6:33 AM
UNESCO says Belgian beer is heritage
UNESCO lauded the Belgian drink for playing an important role in the country’s daily life.
03 Dec 2016 12:33 AM
Yoga stretches its way into United Nations ‘intangible heritage’ list
Yoga thus becomes the 13th intangible cultural heritage that has been listed from India so far with Unesco.
02 Dec 2016 1:37 AM
Yoga's philosophy added to heritage list by UN
The list of "intangible" cultural treasures was created 10 years ago, mainly to increase awareness about them.
01 Dec 2016 8:53 PM
Bombay Gymkhana to cede territory
BMC pays collector Rs 1.82 lakh to acquire portion of club and widen road.
28 Nov 2016 2:32 AM
Veteran journalist Dilip Padgaonkar passes away at 72
He worked with the UNESCO from 1978 to 1986, and was also one of the interlocutors to Kashmir appointed by the UPA government.
25 Nov 2016 1:52 PM
Children's Day special: The video way to 'kidutainment'
Kidukidu.com aims to improve their creativity, communication skills and motor skills.
17 Nov 2016 9:49 AM
Say hello to your friendly neighbour
Drop in to nearby Sri Lanka to enjoy Nature’s bounty, soak in the warmth of the locals, and sip the world-famous Ceylon tea.
13 Nov 2016 12:07 AM
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Columns
Economic woes, agrarian discontent, and regional dynamics may pose hurdles for BJP's electoral prospects.
The Middle East conflict is complex, with Iran and Israel adopting strategies to neutralize each other
Supreme Court overturns Rs 8,000 crore award, citing miscarriage of justice; DMRC absolved from exorbitant payment
Opposition gains ground as President Yoon faces domestic discontent and foreign policy complexities