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National Governance & Policy 15 Oct 2026, 05:03 PM IST

INCOIS Director Elected to Chair UNESCO’s Indian Ocean Panel

The Director of India’s Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has been elected Chair of UNESCO’s Indian Ocean panel, a significant appointment that strengthens India’s profile in regional ocean governance. The role places an Indian scientific institution at the centre of coordination on marine knowledge, disaster preparedness, and sustainable ocean policy across the Indian Ocean basin.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 01:38 AM IST

UNESCO Team Set to Inspect Hampi on October 24 Amid Conservation Review

A UNESCO team is scheduled to visit Hampi on October 24 to conduct an inspection focused on the conservation and management of its heritage monuments. The visit is expected to assess preservation practices at one of India’s most significant World Heritage sites, where tourism pressure and long-term upkeep remain central policy concerns.

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India Entertainment & Culture05 Oct 2026, 03:45 PM IST

Heritage Activists Oppose Open-Cast Coal Mine Near Ramappa Temple, Warn of Threat to World Heritage Status

Heritage activists and conservation voices have raised alarm over a proposed open-cast coal mine near the Ramappa Temple complex in Telangana, warning that industrial activity in the vicinity could endanger the integrity of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The dispute has sharpened the tension between energy extraction and heritage protection, placing state and central authorities under pressure to clarify safeguards.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (04:51 AM IST)

Delhi Exhibition Recasts Shekhawati’s Painted Havelis as a Living Cultural Legacy

A new exhibition in Delhi is drawing attention to Shekhawati, the Rajasthan region famed for its frescoed havelis and mercantile heritage, by placing its architecture and the people who once inhabited these mansions at the centre of the story. The show arrives at a moment when Shekhawati, already on UNESCO’s tentative list, is being reconsidered not as a relic of the past but as a cultural landscape with renewed relevance.

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Fashion & Luxury2025-11-08T09:30:00.000Z

Patan's Double-Patola Weavers Win UNESCO Heritage Recognition for a Geometry of Silk and Dye

In Patan, Gujarat, the double-ikat Patola tradition has received UNESCO heritage recognition, placing one of India's most exacting textile arts on a global cultural stage. The honour acknowledges a centuries-old discipline of natural dyes, geometric precision and handloom mastery that continues to define the region's luxury craft economy.

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India Entertainment & Culture4h ago

Delhi Exhibition Revives Shekhawati's Forgotten Havelis, Trade Routes and Cultural Memory

A major exhibition in Delhi is bringing Shekhawati's painted havelis, colonial-era objects and social history back into public view, reframing the Rajasthan region as a living archive rather than a fading architectural relic. Curated by Shruti Nada Poddar and art historian Alka Pande, the show arrives as the region gains renewed attention through UNESCO's Tentative List and a growing push to restore its neglected heritage.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesSept 26, 2026

Delhi Exhibition Revives the Cultural Heritage of Shekhwati

An exhibition in Delhi showcases the rich history of the Shekhwati region, emphasizing its frescoed havelis and the people who once thrived there. With its recent inclusion on UNESCO's tentative list, the region is poised for a cultural renaissance.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 08:08 PM IST

Future of UK’s Largest Telescope to Be Reviewed as Funding Pressure Mounts

The future of the United Kingdom’s largest telescope, the Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank, is set to be explored amid renewed concern over long-term funding for major scientific infrastructure. The review comes as local and regional leaders seek to protect radio astronomy assets facing budget strain, with fresh attention also on smaller telescopes linked to the same research ecosystem.

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