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Kozhikode, Gwalior added to UNESCO creative cities list

Kozhikode in Kerala and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh have made it to the prestigious creative cities list of UNESCO for contributions in the fields of literature and music respectively.

The Hindu

ASI text for plaques identifying Santiniketan as heritage site also does not mention Tagore

ASI's text for UNESCO-recognised Santiniketan heritage site mentions no names, including Rabindranath Tagore's. Plaques in 3 languages will be placed by Visva-Bharati, with no names, likely to prolong noise over the site

The Hindu

Kozhikode is the first City of Literature in India

Kozhikode & Gwalior join Unesco Creative Cities Network. Kozhikode is City of Literature, Gwalior City of Music. 350 creative cities in network, representing 7 creative fields. Kozhikode got tag based on proposal by Kerala Institute of Local Administration. Prague helped with preparations. City fulfilled criteria for tag. Invited to participate…

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Work on to make plaque as per ASI norms: Visva-Bharati

V-C Chakraborty said work was under way to “prepare” a plaque retaining UNESCO’s declaration of Santiniketan as a World Heritage Site, in adherence to ASI guidelines. He urged CM Banerjee to “apply her mind” and not form opinion based on “sycophants”.

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UNESCO heritage status to Hoysala temples will boost local tourism: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who handed over appointment letters to over 51,100 newly inducted recruits through virtual mode on Saturday referred to job opportunities in various fields as a fallout of all-round progress.

The Hindu

From seasonal foodventures to stunning spas: 5 city breaks to spoil yourselves with

Discover the best city breaks to book now for the perfect seasonal getaway

The Independent UK

Africa’s fashion industry is growing to meet global demands but needs more investment, UNESCO says

A UNESCO report released during Lagos Fashion Week notes Africa’s fashion industry is growing rapidly to meet demand but that inadequate investment still limits its potential

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Mamata threatens protests if Tagore’s name is not included in VB plaque

CM Mamata Banerjee threatens protests if Rabindranath Tagore's name not included in Visva-Bharati University plaques by Friday. Plaques are temporary, to be replaced by ASI's, which may take a year, says university official

The Hindu

Conservationists demand halting of Ooty station development that is destroying wetland

14 conservation groups in Nilgiris demand Southern Railways halt destruction of wetland adjoining Ooty lake. Wetland acts as flood barrier, hosts endemic species, endangered Toda buffalos. UNESCO heritage site guidelines require impact studies. Construction of staff training centre abandoned due to wetland soil. Activists urge railways to restore wetland to…

The Hindu

To criticise plaques on heritage is ‘wrong, ridiculous’: Visva-Bharati

Visva-Bharati University calls "ridiculous" and "politically motivated" voices against plaques in Santiniketan to mark heritage area, which lack founder Rabindranath Tagore's name

The Hindu

Inspirational east London teacher named as finalist in $1m global education prize

Shafina Vohra's innovative LEGO lessons earn praise from judges of global teaching prize

Evening Standard

Workers' halls nominated for World Heritage listing

Broken Hill Trades Hall could become a UNESCO World Heritage site, in recognition of its architectural elegance and special role in the history of outback NSW.

AAP

A perfect wine road trip in Italy’s Piedmont region during harvest season

Piedmont, with its world-famous barolo wines and annual Alba white truffle festival, is an unsung autumnal delight. Victoria Grier explores the region’s towns, cuisine and vine-covered landscape

The Independent UK

Plaques with names of PM Modi, Vice-Chancellor at Visva-Bharati trigger row

Controversy erupts over plaques at Visva Bharati Univ. not mentioning Tagore; Trinamool & BJP leaders criticize; Calcutta HC calls for V-C's removal; legal tussle with Nobel laureate Amartya Sen over land.

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Promoting sustainability and ecology through Durga Pujas

Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja with eco-friendly idols, tram rides, and waste segregation workshops to promote sustainable living and honour its UNESCO heritage tag. Sovabazar Sangrami Club, SwitchON Foundation, Auth’n, UVVA, and CTUA have joined hands to spread awareness about responsible resource management and eco-friendly Pujas.

Radio France Internationale

Roman monuments in southern French cities

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the French city close to Nîmes. We’ll welcome new RFI Listeners Club members, hear your answers to the bonus question on “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and plenty of good music. All that, and the…

The Independent UK

Petra guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Jordan’s rose-red ancient city

With thousands of years of history carved into the rocks, the Rose City’s architectural beauty and links to a forgotten past are as beguiling as ever, says Paul Stafford

The Hindu

Kaziranga reopens with tribute to British-era officer

Kaziranga Nat'l Park & Tiger Reserve reopens with tribute to British-era forest officer who rid its name of hunting connotations. UNESCO World Heritage Site offers nature reading, cycling route, boat ride for dolphin watching, trekking, birdwatching & more. 3.1M tourists in 2022-23.

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The Independent UK

Ohio's Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks mark UNESCO World Heritage designation

For 400 years, Indigenous North Americans flocked to a group of ceremonial sites in what is present-day Ohio to celebrate their culture and honor their dead

The Guardian - UK

The French are having a tiff about salt in baguettes. And I totally understand why

Breaking off both ends of a baguette and buttering and eating them is actually the best thing about being an adult

The Guardian - UK

China has sentenced Rahile Dawut to life in prison and would like the world to forget her. We must not

The respected Uyghur scholar became a powerful symbol of the devastation of that culture. Her imprisonment cannot go unchallenged, says author and academic Rachel Harris

The Hindu

A unique preview of Durga Puja art begins in Kolkata

Kolkata's iconic Town Hall hosted the opening ceremony of a Durga Puja art preview show, organised by massArt with the British Council as its international partner. Ambassadors from several countries attended the event, which provides access to 26 Durga Puja locations in the city.

France 24

Major Laos dam project sparks fears for environment and local heritage

The construction of a major new dam on the Mekong River in Laos is causing widespread concern. The small country of 7.5 million inhabitants aspires to become the leading low-carbon energy producer in southeast Asia. Since the 2000s, some 80 hydroelectric power plants have been built along the Mekong and…

Evening Standard

MP warns decision on future of Northumberland’s Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall has ‘significant complications’

An MP has warned that there are “significant complications” around the future of the Sycamore Gap site.

Zenger

Erfurt’s Medieval Jewish Heritage Joins UNESCO World Heritage List

The historic Jewish sites in Erfurt, Germany, recognized for their cultural significance and preservation.

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