Tag: history
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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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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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Chandigarh: Not a UNESCO World Heritage City
New Delhi, India, February 3, 2025 — Mr. Manish Tewari, the Member of Parliament for Chandigarh, formally asked the Minister of Culture about the city’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage city. In response, the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, provided the following reply: UNESCO has not designated Chandigarh as a…
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Beating Retreat: A Grand Finale to India’s Republic Day
New Delhi, January 30, 2025 — The majestic backdrop of the setting sun over the Raisina Hills provided a stunning scene as the iconic Vijay Chowk came alive with the sounds of Indian music during the Beating Retreat ceremony. This event marked the conclusion of the 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 29, 2025. The…
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UNESCO Can Revoke Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage Status
UNESCO can revoke the Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage status if the Chandigarh Administration makes significant unauthorized changes to its structure without obtaining UNESCO’s approval. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) can consider revoking the Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage status if the local Chandigarh Administration makes significant unauthorized modifications affecting its…
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UNESCO Appoints Pharrell Williams as Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education
UNESCO has appointed Pharrell Williams as its Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education and Entrepreneurship. Paris, December 19, 2024 — On Tuesday, Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, appointed Pharrell Williams as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education and Entrepreneurship during a ceremony at the Organization’s headquarters in Paris. Renowned as an Academy Award-nominated musician…
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UNESCO: The Absolute Authority on World Heritage Sites
UNESCO is the final authority that examines, evaluates, inscribes, and designates properties as World Heritage Sites. New Delhi, December 14, 2024 — In response to an inquiry presented in the Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of the Parliament of India, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, provided pertinent information…
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UNESCO Chair at Kyushu University, Japan, leads CESI Annual Conference 2024
UNESCO Chair at Kyushu University, Japan, set the tone for the Comparative Education Society of India (CESI)’s Annual Conference 2024. Photos: Professor Renu Vig, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh, extended a warm welcome to Professor Edward Vickers, UNESCO Chair at Kyushu University in Japan. Professor Vickers delivered the keynote address, establishing the thematic framework for the…
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Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2024
THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 2024 ANNOUNCEMENT The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo. This grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha, is receiving the Peace Prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of…
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University of Oxford Tops World University Rankings 2025
Times Higher Education Announces 2025 World University Rankings. London, October 9, 2024 — Times Higher Education (THE) has released its World University Rankings 2025. The University of Oxford has secured the top position, while the Massachusetts Institute of Technology holds the second position. The ranking encompasses 2,092 universities from 115 countries or regions, with at…
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Armed Forces Medical Services Welcomes Its First Woman Leader
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin has become the first woman to take over as the Armed Forces Medical Services DG. New Delhi, India, October 1, 2024 — On October 1, 2024, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin made history by becoming the first woman officer to assume the Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) role.…
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46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session Concludes in New Delhi, India
New Delhi, India, July 31, 2024 — The 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in global heritage preservation. This event, hosted for the first time in India, brought together leaders and experts from all over the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, and various other…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates 46th World Heritage Committee Session at Bharat Mandapam
New Delhi, India, July 21, 2024 — Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly inaugurated the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The World Heritage Committee convenes annually to oversee all matters related to World Heritage sites and make critical decisions about which sites should be inscribed on the…
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Discover Racing History: 1911 Marmon Wasp at The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford Partners with the Hagerty Drivers Foundation to Showcase the 1911 Marmon Wasp. DEARBORN, Mich., July 17, 2024 — The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is currently showcasing the 1911 Marmon Wasp in the NHVR exhibition space. This vehicle was added to the exhibit through a collaboration between the Henry Ford and…
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New US Flag Stamps: A Symbol of American History and Unity
US Postal Service Issues New US Flag Stamps. The United States Postal Service celebrates the red, white, and blue by issuing US flags and four new stamps showcasing the national US banner. The four stamps depict Old Glory flying at different times of the day. Although the shapes and colors of the clouds change, the…
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