The world observed the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People on August 9, 2013. The theme selected was “Indigenous Peoples Building Alliances”. The theme was aimed at...
International committee of experts representing the book industry and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) named the city of Incheon in the Republic of Korea...
As per leading travel website TripAdvisor’s 2013 Travellers Choice Attractions Awards, India’s Taj Mahal is among the top three landmarks in the world. Taj Mahal was ranked third in the list...
United Nations peacekeeping force will take over from African troops in conflict-scarred Mali. A 12,600-strong force will take over security duties from French troops who entered Mali in...
As per the World Investment Report 2013 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India is world’s third most attractive destination for investment by Transnational...
U.N. Public Service Awards will be given to three Indian projects for the year 2013. The awards are given for projects that fight poverty and promote sustainable development. What...
The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO has recognized 19 sites to be added into the World Heritage List. The new additions have brought the grand total of World Heritage...
The World Heritage Committee which recently held its meeting in Cambodia has announced the international recognition to six Forts of Rajasthan by including them in the list of...
The World Heritage Committee of the UNESCO, which recently held a meeting in Cambodia, has granted World Heritage status to Japan’s cone-shaped, snow-topped volcano, Mount Fuji. The mountain has...
The Afghanistan government which is feeling let down by the US over the opening of the Taliban office in Qatar capital Doha, has indicated to the Americans that...
