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UNESCO’s Watchful Eye on Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex

Dec 14, 2025

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Why UNESCO Is Watching Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex Closely In 2016, UNESCO added a remarkable set of 17 buildings designed by the legendary architect Le Corbusier to its World Heritage List. These sites, spread across seven countries, represent milestones in modern architecture. Among them is the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh, India, a striking symbol of post-independence…
Deepavali: UNESCO Recognizes India’s Festival of Lights

Dec 10, 2025

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Deepavali Shines on the World Stage: UNESCO Honours India’s Festival of Lights By CitiTimes Editorial Desk New Delhi, India, December 10, 2025 At Delhi’s historic Red Fort, where centuries of India’s story are etched into stone, a new chapter was written. The 20th Session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee inscribed Deepavali, India’s magnificent Festival of Lights,…
India Hosts UNESCO’s 20th ICH Committee: A Cultural Milestone

Dec 8, 2025

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India Hosts the 20th Session of UNESCO’s ICH Committee: Inaugural Ceremony Sets the Stage in New Delhi India marked a significant cultural milestone today as it hosted the inaugural ceremony of the 20th Session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in New Delhi. The week-long Session brings together global…
IFFI 56: “Safe House” Captures ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal

Nov 29, 2025

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Norwegian Film Safe House Wins the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 56 The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held in Goa, has announced its prestigious ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal winner for 2025: the Norwegian feature film Safe House. The award, presented annually in collaboration with UNESCO’s International Council for Film, Television and Audiovisual Communication…
Deepavali: India’s UNESCO Cultural Heritage Bid

Nov 20, 2025

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Lighting the World: India’s Bid to Immortalise Deepavali as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Deepawali: India’s Festival of Lights Steps Onto the UNESCO Stage When earthen lamps flicker at dusk across homes in Chandigarh, when rangoli patterns bloom at doorsteps, and when families and neighbours gather to share sweets and stories, a…
UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference: A New Era in Samarkand

Nov 17, 2025

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UNESCO’s Samarkand Moment: A Global Conference at the Crossroads of Civilizations By CitiTimes Editorial Desk When UNESCO chose Samarkand, Uzbekistan, as the venue for its 43rd General Conference (October 30 – November 13, 2025), it wasn’t just a logistical decision—it was a symbolic one. For the first time in over four decades, the General Conference…
ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal 2025: Celebrating Peace Through Cinema

Nov 12, 2025

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Celebrating Cinema for Peace: The ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 2025 Each year, as the spotlight turns to the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, one special honor stands out for its moral resonance and universal appeal—the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal. More than just a cinematic accolade, it celebrates storytelling that transcends borders and…
Global Leaders Join UNESCO as Goodwill Ambassadors

Nov 3, 2025

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UNESCO Welcomes Four New Goodwill Ambassadors On October 28, 2025, UNESCO announced that Audrey Azoulay appointed four distinguished international personalities as new Goodwill Ambassadors, tasked with advancing UNESCO’s mission in education, culture, heritage, and innovation. Meet the Appointees Why This Matters In Azoulay’s words: “These individuals embody the diversity of talents and backgrounds that enrich…
Lucknow Named UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

Oct 31, 2025

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UNESCO Designates 58 New Creative Cities — Lucknow Honoured for Gastronomy UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has announced the designation of 58 new cities as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), expanding the network’s reach to 408 cities across 118 countries. These cities have been recognized for their strong commitment to placing culture, creativity,…
MONDIACULT 2025: UNESCO’s World Conference on Culture

Oct 5, 2025

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Cultural Ministers and delegations from around the world gathered in Barcelona for MONDIACULT, UNESCO’s largest World Conference on Cultural Policies. ENLARGE THE ABOVE PHOTO Barcelona, Spain, October 3, 2025 — Amidst a period of heightened geopolitical tensions and numerous crises, over 160 countries convened in Barcelona for MONDIACULT, UNESCO’s largest World Conference on Cultural Policies,…
Chandigarh Cannot Directly Deal with UNESCO

Sep 28, 2025

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Chandigarh does not have the authority to engage directly with UNESCO. Chandigarh, India, September 28, 2025 — Recently, some local newspapers in Chandigarh incorrectly reported that officials from the Chandigarh Administration had met with representatives from UNESCO in Geneva to submit a proposal for consideration. The information given was not entirely accurate. The Times of…
UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week 2025: Rethinking AI in Education

Sep 15, 2025

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Paris, France, September 15, 2025 — UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week 2025, which took place last week in Paris, examined the impact of artificial intelligence on education and its implications for learners, educators, and education systems around the globe. It raises important questions: Do we still need classrooms, teachers, administrators, and textbooks? The event challenged the…
UNESCO Responds to US Withdrawal: Audrey Azoulay’s Statement

Jul 24, 2025

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Paris, July 22, 2025 — Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has issued the following statement regarding the withdrawal of the United States from UNESCO: “I deeply regret President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from UNESCO once again—a decision that will take effect at the end of December 2026. “This choice contradicts the…
UNESCO Inscribes Maratha Military Landscapes as India’s 44th Heritage Site

Jul 12, 2025

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Maratha Military Landscapes of India have been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List as India’s 44th entry. New Delhi, India, July 11, 2025 — In a significant decision made during the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee, India’s official nomination for the 2024-25 cycle, titled ‘Maratha Military Landscapes of India,’ has been inscribed…
Apply Now: Sustainable University Leadership Course 2025

Jun 10, 2025

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Call for applications for the third cohort of the course ‘Sustainable University Leadership and Governance: Advancing the 2030 Agenda’. This initiative targets university Vice-Chancellors and governance teams to drive strategic change for sustainability. Paris, France, June 10, 2025 — In celebration of World Environment Day on June 5, the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education…
UNESCO Designates Chicago for Jazz Day 2026

May 3, 2025

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UNESCO designates Chicago as the Host City for International Jazz Day 2026. Paris, France, May 1, 2025 — UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock have announced that Chicago, USA, will be the host city for the 2026 International Jazz Day World Concert. This event will celebrate its 15th anniversary and coincide…
UNESCO World Book Day 2025: Chandigarh’s Initiative for School Students

Apr 25, 2025

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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…
UNESCO Adds Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra to Memory of the World

Apr 18, 2025

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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…
Aligning India’s AI Competency Framework with UNESCO Standards

Apr 11, 2025

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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…
UNESCO and India Partner for AI Readiness Consultation

Apr 7, 2025

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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…