Author: cititimer
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USPS Unveils Battlefields Stamps for America’s 250th Anniversary
New Stamps Honor the Battlefields of the American Revolution. CONCORD, Mass., April 20, 2025 — In collaboration with the U.S. National Park Service, the U.S. Postal Service held a ceremony at Minute Man National Historical Park to unveil its new Battlefields of the American Revolution stamps. The pane of 15 stamps commemorates the struggle for…
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UNESCO Adds Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra to Memory of the World
The Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra manuscripts have been inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. NEW DELHI, India, April 18, 2025 — UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register has added 74 new documentary heritage collections, including Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra manuscripts. According to UNESCO, entries from 72 countries and four international organizations…
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2025 TIME100: The Most Influential People Revealed
TIME has announced the 2025 TIME100 list of the 100 most influential people in the world. NEW YORK, April 16, 2025 — Today, TIME has unveiled the 2025 edition of its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. This issue features five different covers, each showcasing a notable member of the…
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Press Freedom Center at National Press Club Announces 2025 Advisory Board
The Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club has announced its Advisory Board for 2025. WASHINGTON, April 13, 2025 — In a pivotal moment for global press freedom, the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club has announced the establishment of its Advisory Board. This esteemed group, composed of journalists, legal professionals, and…
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Experience Speed: Lamborghini Temerario’s 0-100 km/h in 2.7 Seconds
The Lamborghini Temerario factory test driver showcases the dynamic qualities of the super sports car. View larger photo. View larger photo. View larger photo. View larger photo. View larger photo. Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, April 12, 2025 — The Lamborghini Temerario is the only production super sports car capable of reaching 10,000 rpm. Lamborghini Factory Driver…
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Aligning India’s AI Competency Framework with UNESCO Standards
India has implemented an AI Competency Framework to improve its public service sector, aligning it with the UNESCO Framework on Artificial Intelligence to meet global standards. India, home to over 3.1 million civil servants, is advancing AI-driven governance with a framework to boost AI skills in the public sector. Building on UNESCO’s guidelines, this initiative…
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National Press Club Applauds Key Press Freedom Ruling
The National Press Club commends the federal ruling that reaffirms the rights of the press to access vital information. WASHINGTON, April 9, 2025 — The National Press Club has expressed strong praise for the recent federal court ruling, which asserts that discrimination against journalists based on their viewpoints is unconstitutional. They described this decision as…
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IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva Warns on US Tariffs Impact
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has issued a statement addressing the recent announcement of tariffs by the United States. Washington, DC, April 7, 2025 — The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has released the following statement in response to the recent announcement of tariffs by…
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UNESCO and India Partner for AI Readiness Consultation
UNESCO, in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, will host the 3rd AI Readiness consultation in Hyderabad. New Delhi, India, April 7, 2025 — The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia in New Delhi, together with the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Ikigai Law, which is the…
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Chandigarh Promotes Homeopathy for Holistic Health
The AYUSH Department of the Chandigarh Administration has launched an engaging awareness campaign to emphasize the importance of homeopathy in preventive and holistic healthcare. Chandigarh, India, April 05, 2025 — To celebrate World Homoeopathy Day, the AYUSH Department of Chandigarh Administration has launched a dynamic awareness campaign to emphasize the importance of Homoeopathy in preventive…
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Experience Navratri Thalis at CITCO Hotels in Chandigarh
CITCO Introduces Elegant “Navratri Thali” Options at Its Hotels. Chandigarh, India, April 3, 2025 — Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation Limited (CITCO) has launched an exquisite range of Thali (Plate) options at its prestigious hotels, including Hotel Mountview, Hotel Chef Lakeview, Hotel Parkview, and Hotel Shivalikview. These specially curated Thalis blend traditional flavors and…
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Indian Army Commanders Conference: Focus on Security Reforms
The Army Commanders Conference has begun in New Delhi. New Delhi, India, April 2, 2025 — The Army Commanders’ Conference is taking place in New Delhi from April 1 to April 4, 2025. This conference provides a platform for senior leaders of the Indian Army to review and assess the overall security situation and discuss…
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Metrea Secures Air-to-Air Refueling Contract with Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force has awarded a contract for air-to-air refueling to Metrea. WASHINGTON, April 2, 2025 — Metrea, a leading commercial air-to-air refueling (AAR) provider, announced today that it has secured a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to improve AAR training capabilities. As part of this contract, Metrea will deliver Flight Refueler…
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Academy Launches Global Partnerships for Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowships
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will collaborate with global university programs, screenwriting laboratories, and filmmaker initiatives to facilitate the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting is an international program designed to identify and nurture talented new screenwriters. The…
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Join the Global Celebration of Jazz: International Jazz Day 2025
The global celebration of International Jazz Day 2025 concludes in Abu Dhabi, a UNESCO Creative City of Music. The 2025 edition of International Jazz Day will be celebrated in over 190 countries on April 30, with Abu Dhabi chosen as the Global Host City. Organized by UNESCO and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, this…
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UGC Alerts: How to Identify and Avoid Fraudulent Universities
India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a public notice to raise general awareness about fake universities. New Delhi, March 23, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has notified students, parents, and the public that only universities or institutions established under a State Act, Central Act, Provincial Act, or those authorized to…
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2025 Student Academy Awards: Submit Your Film Today
The Academy Launches the 2025 Student Academy Awards Competition. The 52nd Student Academy Awards Ceremony will partner with Rolex in New York City. LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it is now accepting entries for the 2025 Student Academy Awards® competition. The deadline for submissions is May 18,…
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Connecting the Next Billion: The Future of Internet Access
Internet Access: UNESCO and ICANN Collaborate to Enhance Linguistic Diversity Online PARIS and LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2025 — UNESCO and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) have announced a new agreement to enhance linguistic diversity in the digital realm. This initiative will make the Internet more accessible to millions of users.…
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Misspelled Badge Damages Panjab University’s Reputation
Faux Pas by Panjab University Chandigarh. It writes its Pakistani sister’s name on the convocation dress badge instead of its own. Chandigarh, India, March 17, 2025 — The Registrar of Panjab University in Chandigarh issued instructions to candidates receiving degrees at its annual convocation on March 12, 2025. “Convocation for the conferment of the following…
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UNESCO New Delhi Office Celebrates Mother Language Day
Language serves as a gateway to understanding humanity itself. – Mr. Tim Curtis, Director, Representative UNESCO New Delhi. New Delhi, India, February 22, 2025 — Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) celebrated International Mother Language Day with a two-day event on February 21 and 22, 2025. Focused on the theme ‘Make Languages Count…
