The coastal city of Kochi is hosting the Kochi Muziris Biennale from Friday and MassArt, the Calcutta non-profit that ...

In 2024, the festival of Navroz from India was added to the list. Garba from Gujarat (2023), Durga Puja in Kolkata (2021), Kumbh Mela (2017), Yoga (2016), the craft of utensil-making among the ...

UNESCO has recognised Deepavali as an intangible cultural heritage, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs., India News, Times Now ...

Deep breath, diyas lit, and songs sung: on December 10, 2025, the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the ...

UNESCO has inscribed Diwali as Intangible Cultural Heritage, with PM Modi calling it a tribute to India’s culture and a boost ...

Recognising the festival's cultural and social importance, UNESCO has officially added it to its Intangible Heritage List. Calling it a "proud moment", Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday ...

Diwali has officially been added to Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking India’s 16th global cultural recognition. With this, India now has 16 recognised elements on the list, spanning ...

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the inscription of the festival of Deepavali to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Intangible Heritage ...

From ignoring constitutional norms to weaponising reservations for electoral gain, the TMC has turned OBC policy in West ...

A cultural element is inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List if it fits the definition, promotes global cultural understanding, has safeguarding measures, includes community consent, ...

The inscription of Deepavali on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List is a tribute to the millions who celebrate it with devotion, to the artisans who keep its traditions alive, and to the ...