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5 TN places in UNESCO World Heritage status tentative list

Five sites in Tamil Nadu, including famous Lord Sri Ranganathar temple in Srirangam, have been included in the tentative list by the Union Culture ministry for United Nations Educational,......

105-year-old Matheran railway standed

Centre's proposal to UNESCO to confer heritage status on the 105-year-old Matheran toy train railway is mired in controversy with the descendants of its founder Sir Adamjee Peerbhoy moving the......

New wonders on UNESCO's World Heritage List

India's 1600-km long mountain chain of Western Ghats, which has forests older than the Himalaya mountains, has been added to the List of World Heritage Sites by the United Nations. Click on NEXT for...

Christ's birthplace placed on UNESCO danger list

The Church of Nativity in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, has been placed on a list of world heritage sites in danger by the UN cultural body......

Impossible to continue without US funding: UNESCO chief

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation chief has pleaded to the United States to "find a way forward" to continue its support to the world body as it will be "impossible"......

Heritage Nilgiris Mountain Rail to get a facelift

The Unesco-acclaimed World Heritage Nilgiris Mountain Railway, whose train featured in the famous Chhaiyaa, Chhaiyaa song, is all set to get the much-needed facelift.The metre-gauge train, which......

Economic crisis to hit the poor hard: UNESCO

The global financial crisis sweeping through Wall Street and the European banking sector will touch the lives of the world's most vulnerable, push millions into deeper poverty and lead to the......

Stunning bridges of Switzerland

Switzerland has some of the world's most impressive transport infrastructure system. Take a look at these 15 stunning bridges in Switzerland... The Landwasserviadukt bridge, part of the 'Rhaetian......

People migration is focused on big cities, says expert

How can you have proper planning of cities and towns when the basic data is not there, says Jyoti Hosagrahar, Adjunct Associate Professor, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and......

India's best railway stations

The Indian Railways has one of the busiest railway networks in the world. With over 7,000 railway stations, the Railways facilitate the smooth operations of trains across the country carrying 30......

Marathi film goes to UNESCO

Marathi film, Jinki Re Jinki!, which depicts an emotional bond between a boy and his teacher -- whocultivates in him the liking for schooling -- has been selected by UNESCO (United Nations......

For now, Aishwarya's baby nicknamed Beti B

Parents Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have decided to call their newborn baby 'Beti B,' as suggested by actress Shahana Goswami until they find a good name. Abhishek tweeted: 'Till we......

BCCI invited to register as Nat sports federation

Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Tuesday sought to strike a cordial note with the Board of Control for Cricket in India by inviting it to register as a national sports federation (NSF) with the......

Security will not be a concern during CWG: Gill

Countries participating in this year's Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held in Delhi, should not worry about security, said Sports Minister M S Gill on Monday, assuring that India will deliver......

WADA laments BCCI decision, urges to sign code

The World Anti-doping Agency on Sunday expressed its concern over the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to reject a controversial World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) clause which makes......

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Q. there are 2 UNESCO heritage sites on the Indian Railways. One is famous mountain railways of India. Name the other
Stalin: A. more

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Q. name the ruins of vijayanagara empire and a UNESCO world heritage site near Hospet ?
Raju: A. chhatrapathi shivaji terminus in Mumbai more

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Q. name the ruins of vijayanagara empire and a UNESCO world heritage site near Hospet ?
Raju: A. Hampi ....... more

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Q. Which Temple from Odisha is incribed in UNESCO World Heritage list .
Divya Kulkarni: A. hampi more

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Q. Well, have there ever been any scientists who believe in rebirth?
Spandana K: A. Konark Sun temple is my guess more

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13 Mumbai museums you must visit

Mumbai has some interesting museums. One dedicated to mothers, one on BEST buses and one that tells Mahatma Gandhi's life story using dolls. CST... ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1836528/report-international-museum-day-13-mumbai-museums-you-must-visit

International child abductions increase Galway conference to hear

The number of cases of international child abductions and family conflicts are on the rise, according to mediators.They will today address a... ...

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A myth that can devastate Tibet

The recent Chinese military incursion into Ladakh was a painful reminder of the cost of losing Tibet. And this week Chinese officials announced... ...

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130518/commentary-op-ed/commentary/myth-can-devastate-tibet

UN promotes first in series of virtual Google+ Hangouts

New York, May 18 : The United Nations special envoy on youth went online Friday to encourage young people to join the UN's work, and detailed some... ...

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/21439/un-promotes-first-in-series-of-virtual-google-hangouts.html

Discover Colonia del Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Near Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, Uruguay

Colonia del Sacramento, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of South America's most beautiful cities. It was founded in 1680, and has... ...

http://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/discover-colonia-del-sacramento-a-unesco-world-heritage-site-near-four-seasons-resort-carmelo-uruguay/

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