UNESCO

Sarnath archaeological site featuring the iconic red-brick Dhamek Stupa (circular cylindrical structure) and ancient Buddhist monument ruins set amid manicured lawns and surrounding trees, representing the sacred location where Buddha delivered his First Sermon.

July 27, 2026

Sarnath Joins UNESCO World Heritage List—Ancient Buddhist Site Becomes India’s 45th Inscription

The Buddhist site of Sarnath near Varanasi was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage on July 25, 2026—India's 45th site. What this means for conservation and tourism.

Snow leopard walking across a snowy Himalayan landscape, symbolizing the rare wildlife protected under India’s first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Spiti Valley.

Conservation·India·Nature·Wildlife

Spiti Valley UNESCO Biosphere: 7,770 Sq Km Cold Desert Protects 732 Species, 12,000 Inhabitants in Himachal

Conservation Spiti Valley Becomes India’s First Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve Snow leopard, often called the “ghost of the mountains,” photographed in India’s trans-Himalayan terrain — a flagship species now central to Spiti’s recognition as a Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve. (Photo

October 3, 2025

Sycamore Gap Vandals Get 4-Year Prison Terms: Court Values Destroyed Tree at £622K in Historic Ruling

News·UK

In a case that sets new ground for environmental crimes in Britain, Daniel Graham (39) and Adam Carruthers (32) received prison sentences of four

Murujuga’s Million Ancient Petroglyphs Win UNESCO Status Despite Industrial Pollution Concerns

Australia·News

UNESCO has officially added the Murujuga Cultural Landscape to the World Heritage List, recognizing over a million ancient Aboriginal rock carvings in Western Australia’s

Representative image.Photo Source: Abhi Sharma (CC BY 2.0)

World

World Book Day 2025: UNESCO’s ‘Read Your Way’ Theme Highlights Rio de Janeiro and Indigenous Languages

Books are the best friends of people. They take you to the dreamland of princes, princesses, heroes and villains. They entertain you. They also are a source of knowledge and inspiration. They

Govind Tekale

April 16, 2025

Representative Image A row of paintbrushes, Photo Source: Picryl

World

World Creativity Day 2025: Creative Industries Drive 3.1% of GDP and 6.2% of Employment

Most of our day-to-day work is repetitive. No creativity is involved in it. The concept of creativity too is open to different interpretations. An artist’s view of creativity will differ from the

Govind Tekale

April 16, 2025

Opinion·World

October 1: Celebrating 4 Global Events, Including the Surprising Rise in Life Expectancy for 900 Million Senior Citizens

Today is an important day for the international community. The following Days are observed and celebrated today: International Day of Older Persons 2024, International Coffee Day 2024, World Vegetarian Day 2024, and

Govind Tekale

October 1, 2024

Climate·News

Press Freedom Day 2024: UNESCO Focuses on Climate Change Reporting

UNESCO dedicates World Press Freedom Day 2024, on May 3, to environmental journalism. For this international organization, journalistic work is key to confronting current environmental challenges and the advance of climate change.

Govind Tekale

May 3, 2024