Category: Culture
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UN Security Council Condemns Jammu and Kashmir Terror Attack
The United Nations Security Council has issued a Press Statement regarding a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. United Nations, New York, April 30, 2025 — The following UN Security Council press statement was issued by Council President Jérôme Bonnafont (France): The members of the Security Council strongly condemned the terrorist attack that occurred in…
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UNESCO World Book Day 2025: Chandigarh’s Initiative for School Students
UNESCO World Book Day 2025: The Chandigarh Administration has announced free library services for students of government schools. Chandigarh, India, April 24, 2025 — In celebration of UNESCO’s “World Book Day,” the public libraries in Chandigarh—specifically the T.S. Central State Library in Sector 17 and the Divisional Library (South) in Sector 34—will now provide free…
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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
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 Andrea Caldarelli demonstrated this remarkable feat on the Misano Adriatico circuit. Caldarelli stars in the…
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Aligning India’s AI Competency Framework with UNESCO Standards
Paris, France, April 11, 2025 — As the world’s most populous country, India, with its 1.4 billion citizens, has a unique opportunity to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public service delivery. Recognizing this opportunity, the government has introduced the Competency Framework for AI. Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for…
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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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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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Join the Global Celebration of Jazz: International Jazz Day 2025
Paris, France, March 27, 2025 — Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, a UNESCO Creative City of Music, will be a vibrant center for a worldwide celebration. Over five weeks, the city will host a series of jazz performances, educational programs, and community events. Highlights will include the internationally broadcast All-Star Global Concert for International Jazz…
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2025 Student Academy Awards: Submit Your Film Today
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, 2025. The annual presentation ceremony for the International Student Film Awards will take place in New York City during the New York Film…
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Connecting the Next Billion: The Future of Internet Access
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. Under this new agreement, UNESCO and ICANN will collaborate to promote…
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Misspelled Badge Damages Panjab University’s Reputation
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 degrees will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in the Panjab University Gymnasium Hall, at the University Campus, Sector-14, Chandigarh,”…
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UNESCO New Delhi Office Celebrates Mother Language Day
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 for Sustainable Development,’ the occasion brought together distinguished scholars, linguists, and cultural experts to discuss the role of…
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Record Job Placements for Chandigarh University Hospitality Students
CHANDIGARH, India, February 21, 2025 — Over 834 students from the Travel, Tourism, and Hotel Management program at Chandigarh University secured campus placements for 2023 and 2024. It represents a significant increase of 38% in job offers for hospitality and tourism management students compared to previous years. Seventy-six tourism and hospitality management students from Chandigarh…
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