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7 of the best destinations for a Brazil holiday

South America’s largest country has enough colourful cities, historic landmarks and areas of natural beauty to rival entire continents

The Independent UK

ASI assures to send note to UNESCO over inclusion of Srimukhalingam temple in Andhra Pradesh in world heritage structures’ list

Historic Srimukhalingam temple’s chief priest Naidugari Rajasekhar urged Archaeological Survey of India’s Director General Kishore Kumar Basa to use his good offices for the inclusion of the temple in the world heritage structures’ list of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to get special recognition and funds for…

The Hindu

In the Greek midwinter: hiking around the Vikos gorge, Greece’s ‘Grand Canyon’

Deep snow, icy pools and cosy hotels in timeless stone villages … this is a magical time in Zagori and Greece’s mountainous north

The Guardian - UK

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UK traditions such as panto and carols could join Unesco cultural heritage list

Government intends to ratify 2003 Unesco convention and celebrate country’s cultural activities

The Guardian - UK

Colombia will try to raise objects from a 1708 shipwreck believed to have a cargo worth billions

The Colombian government says it will try to raise objects from the 1708 shipwreck of the galleon San Jose, which is believed to contain a cargo worth billions of dollars

The Independent UK

A Croatian culture trip: from galleries and markets to live events, your must-experience guide

From 80s themed museums to bustling markets and artsy festivals, take a seriously cool culture trip in Croatia

The Independent UK

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

The Hindu

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Fading Colours: Bangladesh's Threatened Rickshaw Art

Vibrant greens and swirling yellows, film stars, birds and architecture: Bangladesh's bicycle rickshaw drivers have for decades used their transport as a unique moving canvas of urban folk art.

International Business Times

Kozhikode elated over new NCRB ranking on safe cities

Kozhikode, India's first UNESCO City of Literature and 10th safest city, has innovative initiatives to fight crime and improve safety.

The Hindu

Street libraries opened in Thrissur city

The Thrissur Corporation, with the support of UNESCO, has launched street libraries in the city to promote reading habit among people.

The Hindu

Bravo Toulouse, the French city hitting all the right musical and culinary notes

This newly-crowned Unesco City of Music in south-west France has historic and innovative cultural venues, and superb regional cuisine to boot

The Guardian - UK

Druids, pagans and archaeologists gather in London in latest battle for Stonehenge

Campaigners fear the new road scheme would be the first step in ‘de-listing’ the Unesco world heritage site

The Independent UK

Croatian culture edit: from ancient amphitheatres to a capella singers, your must-experience guide

From ancient ruins to incredible modern art and unique museums, Croatia is a culture vulture’s paradise. Here are just some of the many must-sees

The Independent UK

What is the Stonehenge tunnel project and why is it so controversial?

Government wants to build a two-mile tunnel near Stonehenge - but campaigners say it will destroy the site’s unique landscape

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Swiss Village Set To Vote To Keep Cowbells Ringing

Cows grazing on lush pastures with ornate metal bells gently tinkling around their necks may be one of the ultimate symbols of Switzerland, but not everyone is enchanted by such traditional scenes.

The Independent UK

Campaigners in High Court battle to stop Stonehenge road tunnel

Lawyers and campaigners say government has failed to consider that two-mile tunnel risks Stonehenge losing UNESCO world heritage site

The Guardian - UK

Stonehenge campaigners’ last-chance bid to save site from road tunnel

Historian says if ‘Britain trashes their world heritage sites, it bodes badly for the rest of the world’

The Hindu

Action plan to promote Somanathapura

DC Rajendra announces plan to promote UNESCO World Heritage Site of Keshava temple at Somanathapur in Mysuru. Tourism Minister H.K. Patil releases logo, tagline and mascot to promote Brand Mysuru. Action plan to create facilities for tourists and promote UNESCO site to be submitted to govt. DC Rajendra wants tourists…

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Archaeologists Discover 'Prison Bakery' In Ancient Pompeii

Archaeologists excavating the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have uncovered a "prison bakery" where slaves and blindfolded donkeys were kept locked up underground to grind grain for bread, officials said this week.

The Hindu

India's GDP growth is reflection of transformative reforms of last 10 years: PM Modi

PM Modi said his government wants to turn the Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City into a global nerve centre of the new age global financial and technology services.

WEKU

55 cultural practices added to UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage

More than 70 countries put forward nominations aimed at safeguarding a wide variety of diverse and unique traditions at a meeting in Botswana this week.

Al Jazeera

Hamas says Gaza mosque destroyed, urges UNESCO to save heritage

The Great Omari Mosque has been reduced to rubble, according to images released by the Palestinian group.

The Independent UK

Sibenik travel guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Croatia’s untouched coastal city

Fancy seeing Croatia without the crowds? Swerve excessively popular Dubrovnik and Split and plump for lesser-visited Sibenik, where you’ll find a perfect slice of laid-back Dalmatian coast, suggests Mike MacEacheran

The Guardian - UK

Digested week: never enough tissues for the school carol service

Much as I try to steel myself and be like the Grinch, Once In Royal David’s City still undoes me every time

The Hindu

Indian Americans perform Garba at Times Square to celebrate its inclusion in UNESCO cultural heritage list

Indian-American community celebrated the inclusion of 'Garba of Gujarat' in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list by performing the traditional Gujarati dance at iconic Times Square. Despite near-freezing temperatures, members of the diaspora from around the Tri-State area turned out in large numbers to perform Garba.

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