Tangail Saree Weavers Bid for UNESCO Heritage Status
Artisans behind Bangladesh's iconic Tangail saree have nominated their craft for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Discover how this centuries-old tradition faces modern challenges.
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UK launches new 'Living Heritage' register
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.
UK Calls for Nominations to 'Living Heritage' Inventory
The UK government invites communities to nominate cherished traditions for a new national inventory of living heritage, from ceilidhs to crafts, to safeguard them for future generations. Learn how to submit.
UK Launches 'Living Heritage' Register for Traditions
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.
Putin Visits India to Strengthen Strategic Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi for a state visit aimed at bolstering defence and economic cooperation with India, amid Western pressure over Ukraine. Read the full analysis.
Putin-Modi Summit Amid Global Political Upheaval
Vladimir Putin's visit to India for talks with Narendra Modi signals a crucial realignment. Explore the high-stakes diplomacy, defence deals, and the shadow of US-China tensions shaping this pivotal meeting.
UK imposes export bar on £280k Hindu paintings
A rare 200-year-old set of 56 Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The government aims to keep the 'Devi Mahatmya' series for national study and display. Help save this cultural treasure for the nation.
UK Doctors Arrested in India After Border Crossing
Two British doctors detained in northern India after crossing border from Nepal without valid visas. UK Foreign Office providing support amid heightened security concerns.
Britain's dying trade: The stonemasons fighting extinction
Discover the forgotten world of stonemasonry - a centuries-old craft facing extinction despite building Britain's most iconic landmarks. Meet the craftsmen fighting to save their trade.
Vietnam demands Facebook remove UNESCO heritage criticism
Vietnamese authorities escalate pressure on Meta's platform over posts questioning their stewardship of protected cultural sites, raising concerns about digital censorship and heritage protection.
138 English heritage sites face irreversible damage
Exclusive report reveals how climate change, erosion and funding cuts threaten to erase centuries of English history from Stonehenge to Hadrian's Wall.
Swiss yodelling wins UNESCO cultural heritage status
The ancient art of Swiss yodelling joins UNESCO's prestigious intangible cultural heritage list, preserving Alpine traditions for future generations.
Deadly leopard attack in Rajasthan village kills one
A series of brutal leopard attacks in Rajasthan leaves one dead and several injured, raising critical questions about human-wildlife conflict management in rural India.
India Bus Crash Kills 21 in Telangana
Tragedy strikes in India's Telangana state as a packed bus collides with a concrete mixer truck, leaving 21 dead and multiple injured in one of the region's worst road accidents this year.
India Road Accidents Claim 24 Lives in Telangana and Rajasthan
Shocking road accidents in Telangana and Rajasthan claim 24 lives as India faces growing concerns over transportation safety and infrastructure.
Climbers defy Victoria's Indigenous site ban
Rock climbing enthusiasts in Victoria are openly challenging new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, igniting a fierce debate between heritage conservation and recreational access.
Historic Windmill Luxury Conversion Sparks Outrage
Plans to transform a 19th-century Sussex windmill into a luxury residence spark local outrage and heritage concerns as conservationists battle developers over preserving Britain's architectural history.
Europe's Historic Stays: Sleep in Castles & Monasteries
Discover Europe's extraordinary historic accommodations where you don't just visit history - you live it. From castle suites to converted monasteries, experience the past in unparalleled luxury.
Kohli & Rohit's fairytale ODI farewell seals India series win
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma delivered a masterclass in their final ODI appearance as India crushed Australia by 89 runs in Rajkot, sealing a dominant 2-1 series victory.
Ghostly apparition caught on camera at heritage site
Mysterious figure captured on CCTV at 800-year-old English Heritage property leaves staff baffled and paranormal investigators intrigued. Unexplained movement detected in historic building's corridor.
UK Churches Face Closure Over Soaring Repair Costs
Hundreds of Britain's cherished churches could shut their doors forever as crippling repair costs and declining congregations create a perfect storm for the nation's religious heritage.
Shaniwarwada Fort prayer dispute sparks religious controversy
Controversy erupts in Pune as BJP leaders oppose Muslim prayer sessions at historic Shaniwarwada Fort, raising questions about cultural preservation and religious freedom in India.
Deadly fire destroys Rio museum in cultural catastrophe
A devastating overnight fire has destroyed Rio de Janeiro's Cultural Centre Mental Health museum, claiming multiple lives and incinerating priceless historical collections in Brazil's latest cultural tragedy.
Missile testing plan threatens Indigenous sacred sites
Controversy erupts as Saab's proposed missile testing range threatens culturally significant Indigenous sites in South Australia, sparking heritage protection concerns.
Gaza's ancient history systematically destroyed in conflict
Exclusive investigation reveals the catastrophic loss of Gaza's priceless archaeological heritage, from Bronze Age settlements to Roman ruins, as modern conflict erases millennia of human history.
Government blocks National Trust bid to protect Ironbridge Gorge
Shropshire's Ironbridge Gorge faces development threat as ministers reject National Trust's bid for enhanced protection of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
German tourist returns 2,400-year-old artefact after dream
A German tourist's spiritual awakening leads to the return of a priceless ancient marble fragment to Greece, solving a 20-year archaeological mystery in a remarkable act of conscience.
1980s Bradford: Rare photos of Black British life revealed
A remarkable photographic collection offers an intimate glimpse into the everyday lives of Black British communities in 1980s Bradford, challenging stereotypes and celebrating resilience.
Lindy Klim's daughter Stella returns to Papua New Guinea
Bali-based model Stella Artois Caulfield, daughter of former model Lindy Klim and Australian Rules footballer Matthew Capuano, shares breathtaking photos from her emotional return to Papua New Guinea, embracing her cultural heritage in stunning traditiona
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