India’s Deepavali has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, marking a major recognition of the country’s rich spiritual and cultural traditions. This brings India’s total UNESCO intangible heritage elements to 15.
Since its inception in Ancient Greece, philosophy has shaped the way we live, govern, and engage with society. UNESCO’s World Philosophy Day, established in 2002, invites people around the world to reflect, learn, and celebrate the value of philosophical thought in our lives.
UNESCO has officially recognized Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh as India’s first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve under its Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. The declaration celebrates Spiti’s fragile yet fascinating ecosystem, where glaciers, rare wildlife, and centuries-old Himalayan culture coexist.
World Radio Day 2025 highlights the significance of radio in fostering dialogue, bridging gaps, and sharing stories that need to be heard, with a special focus on climate action.
