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Turkish verdict paving way for Hagia Sophia mosque expected Friday - officials
A Turkish court is likely to announce on Friday that the 1934 conversion of Istanbul's Hagia Sophia into a museum was unlawful, paving the way for its restoration as a mosque despite international concerns
1 min read9 Jul 2020Bengaluru to Hampi and Anegundi: A window to the past
Coracle rides, sunset views and ancient exhibits beckon in Hampi
3 min read2 Sep 2021SBI Foundation commits Rs10 crore for conservation of CST
The SBI Foundation has committed Rs10 crore for the conservation and restoration of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus over a period of three to five years
1 min read17 Oct 2017Ahmedabad, Okinoshima, Lake District, among new Unesco World Heritage Sites
The 600-year-old walled city of Ahmedabad has been declared as an Unesco world heritage city. In images, here are eight sites which has been given the prestigious honour this month.
10 Jul 2017Japan’s men-only Okinoshima island becomes UNESCO World Heritage site
A men-only island in Japan where women are banned has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site
2 min read10 Jul 2017UN puts Hebron on endangered heritage list, draws shrill Israeli response
Unesco declared the Old City of Hebron an endangered world heritage site, sparking outrage from Israel, in a new spat with the Palestinians at the international body
3 min read7 Jul 2017Australia must do more to protect Great Barrier Reef, UNESCO says
UNESCO urges Australia to accelerate efforts to save the Great Barrier Reef, saying the long term targets to improve its health are unlikely to be met
1 min read3 Jun 2017Indian heritage’s economic potential
Our built heritage can be leveraged for economic gain through tourism dollars as well as opportunities for craftsmen and local communities
4 min read27 Apr 201730% of world’s natural heritage sites threatened by wildlife trafficking: WWF
Between 1970 and 2012 global wildlife populations fell almost 60% on average and illegal harvesting of species in world heritage sites was one of the main drivers for this decline, says WWF report
2 min read19 Apr 2017Ahmedabad to Champaner-Pavagadh: On a heritage trail
A colourful market, 'masjids', ruins on the hillside, 250 steps to a temple and more
2 min read22 Sep 2016Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared