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Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kyiv and Kharkiv cities

Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kyiv and Kharkiv cities

Several hours earlier, Russia dropped a glide bomb on the landmark Derzhprom building in Kharkiv city centre, injuring seven people

30 October,2024 08:07 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies
Assam's Kaziranga National Park opens for tourists

Assam's Kaziranga National Park opens for tourists

Assam's Kaziranga National Park, home of the one-horned rhino, opened for this tourist season on Tuesday, after being closed during the monsoons for visitors

01 October,2024 12:58 PM IST | Assam | PTI
Elephanta cha raja kon?

Elephanta cha raja kon?

As ASI reveals that an Uran infra firm is the heritage caves’ corporate ‘mitr’, we ask if the government scheme is just a chance to raise a hoarding at a prime spot, or an opportunity to resuscitate history and uplift lives of Gharapuri islanders

15 September,2024 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Debjani Paul
 Here's a look at all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

Here's a look at all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

In the ongoing 46th session of the World Heritage Committee at New Delhi, some new sites from across the world are being added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. As ‘Moidams’ from Assam makes the list, we take a look at all 43 World Heritage Sites in India

27 July,2024 03:29 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Assam’s Moidams make UNESCO World Heritage list

Assam’s Moidams make UNESCO World Heritage list

Unique burial mounds used by Tai-Ahom dynasty become Northeast’s first cultural property to earn the prestigious tag

27 July,2024 07:45 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
UNESCO designates 11 new biosphere reserves in 11 countries: Find details here

UNESCO designates 11 new biosphere reserves in 11 countries: Find details here

Each biosphere reserve promotes innovative local sustainable development solutions, protects biodiversity, and addresses climate disruption

09 July,2024 03:32 PM IST | Morocco | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi releases Rs 20,000 crore as part of income support scheme for farmers

PM Modi releases Rs 20,000 crore as part of income support scheme for farmers

PM Modi released the amount during the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan in Varanasi

18 June,2024 06:29 PM IST | Varanasi | PTI
PM Modi to release Rs 20K crore of PM-Kisan Samman fund into 9.26 crore bank acc

PM Modi to release Rs 20K crore of PM-Kisan Samman fund into 9.26 crore bank acc

Since its inception, the PM-KISAN scheme has disbursed over Rs 3.04 lakh crore to more than 11 crore eligible farmer families.

17 June,2024 01:25 PM IST | Delhi | ANI
K-pop group SEVENTEEN to be appointed UNESCO’s Goodwill Ambassador for youth

K-pop group SEVENTEEN to be appointed UNESCO’s Goodwill Ambassador for youth

In 2022, SEVENTEEN also launched the initiative ‘#GoingTogether’ in collaboration with the Korean National Commission for UNESCO.

12 June,2024 07:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Record-breaking footfall at Kaziranga National Park, receives 3.27 L tourists

Record-breaking footfall at Kaziranga National Park, receives 3.27 L tourists

Renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and iconic inhabitants like the one-horned rhinoceros, Kaziranga has emerged as a top-choice destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts

04 April,2024 04:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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