Russian maestro to hold concert in Palmyra`s theatre
Russian maestro Valery Gergiev on Thursday will conduct his orchestra in the ancient theatre of Syria`s ravaged Palmyra, only weeks after it was recaptured from the Islamic State`s grip.
May 05, 2016, 16:39 PM ISTUNESCO chief seeks to calm anger over Jerusalem holy site
The UN cultural body on Monday sought to calm anger over a resolution on a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site which saw Israel accuse it of seeking to "rewrite history".
Apr 19, 2016, 00:46 AM ISTFrance picks gay diplomat for UNESCO role after Vatican 'snub'
France on Wednesday abandoned its attempts to name a gay man as ambassador to the Holy See in the face of opposition from the Vatican, making him its representative to UNESCO instead.
Apr 07, 2016, 02:45 AM ISTIndustry threatens nearly half of natural heritage sites: WWF
Mining, oil exploration, illegal logging and other industries threaten almost half the natural World Heritage Sites the UN seeks to preserve for future generations, conservation group WWF said Wedn
Apr 06, 2016, 09:52 AM ISTGreat Barrier Reef experiencing 'worst coral bleaching' in years
Stud reveals Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching at 95 per cent in northern section.
Mar 29, 2016, 19:22 PM ISTExperts rush to ancient Palmyra after regime ousts Islamic State
Archaeologists were rushing to the ancient city of Palmyra on Monday to assess the damage wreaked by the Islamic State group, after it was ousted by the Syrian army in a bloody battle.
Mar 28, 2016, 11:43 AM ISTSyria army seizes town north of Palmyra: State TV
Syria`s armed forces on Saturday expanded their control north of the historic city of Palmyra, state television reported, capturing a nearby town from Islamic State group jihadists.
Mar 26, 2016, 15:44 PM ISTRaids kill 39 civilians in ISIS bastion in Syria
A wave of Russian air strikes killed at least 39 civilians on Saturday in Raqa, the main stronghold of the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria, a monitoring group said.
Mar 20, 2016, 01:53 AM ISTSyria strikes on jihadist bastions spike during truce: Monitor
Since a ceasefire came into force in Syria, the army and its Russian ally have refocused their air power on targeting jihadist factions, a monitoring group said Monday.
Mar 14, 2016, 20:22 PM ISTNational Mathematics Day: Remembering the genius Srinivasa Ramanujan!
To commemorate the birth anniversary of great mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, India today celebrates National Mathematics Day.
Dec 22, 2015, 22:14 PM ISTWatch: Top 10 Headlines @10:00 am
-With the help of Japan, a convention centre will be built in Varanasi.
-Students' cleaning program in the jail of Kanpur.
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Smriti Irani reaffirms India`s commitment to UNESCO ideals, highlights govt's initiatives on education
Union Human Resource Development Minister has reaffirmed India's commitment to the ideals of UNESCO.
Nov 17, 2015, 21:04 PM ISTChina welcomes UNESCO listing of Nanjing massacre files
China on Saturday welcomed UNESCO's inscription of documents related to the massacre of civilians in Nanjing city by Japanese troops in WW-II on UN Memory of the World Register despite firm opposition from Japan.
Oct 10, 2015, 21:52 PM ISTSyria archaeological sites looted `on industrial scale`: UNESCO
Archaeological sites in Syria are being looted "on an industrial scale" and the proceeds from the plunder are funding Islamic State extremists, the head of UNESCO warned Wednesday.
Sep 16, 2015, 16:08 PM ISTSyria archeological sites looted `on industrial scale`: UNESCO
Archeological sites in Syria are being looted "on an industrial scale," with proceeds being used to fund Islamic State extremists, the head of UNESCO warned Wednesday.
Sep 16, 2015, 15:13 PM ISTHopeful of Unesco nod for $16 billion Adani coal project: Australia
Land issues should be resolved in 2-3 months for the USD 16 billion Adani Carmichael coal project, which is at the centre of a controversy over the green lobby apprehending danger to the Great Barrier Reef, Australian High Commissioner Patrick Suckling said Friday.
Jun 05, 2015, 23:18 PM ISTAirtel partners with UNESCO to impart IT training
Bharti Airtel Tuesday said it has partnered with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to impart technological skills to 5,000 people in sub-Saharan African nation Gabon.
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