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Sarnath recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site: Full list of India’s sites, criteria for inclusion

Sarnath recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site: Full list of India’s sites, criteria for inclusion

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Buddhist monks circumambulate around Dhamek Stupa in the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, an UNESCO heritage site. | Photo Credit: AP Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh has become a UNESCO World Heritage site, as announced by the UN grouping in Busan, South Korea, as part of the the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea on July 25, 2026.  India’s Ministry of Culture, in a press release, said that “this global accolade celebrates India’s enduring cultural legacy, showcasing its diverse traditions of architectural brilliance, regional identity, and historical continuity” and highlighted the importance of the Buddhist site. India’s other UNESCO world heritage sites The country now has 45 World Heritage Sites according to the UNESCO website. The last addition or ‘inscription’ was in 2024, with the Maratha Military Landscapes located Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Devout Buddhists pray outside Dhamek Stupa in the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath, India, Saturday, July 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Here’s the full list: UNESCO World Heritage Site Year of inclusion in list …

Exclusive | Vijay Ganguly on winning National Award for Aaj Ki Raat: Good work is being recognised

Exclusive | Vijay Ganguly on winning National Award for Aaj Ki Raat: Good work is being recognised

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The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards were announced on Saturday, celebrating excellence in Indian cinema across categories. Among the winners was choreographer Vijay Ganguly, who bagged the National Award for Best Choreography for Aaj Ki Raat from Stree 2. For Ganguly, the honour is not just a career milestone but also the fulfilment of a childhood dream. Exclusive | Vijay Ganguly on winning National Award for Aaj Ki Raat: Good work is being recognised Speaking exclusively to HT City, Ganguly reveals that he was in Thailand when the awards were announced and had no idea he had won until he connected to the internet hours later. “I was not expecting this at all. I’ve been hoping for it for a very long time, ever since I was about five years old and understood what a National Award meant because those awards were always there in my house. My father had won two National Awards. But you never know how these things work, so I never expected it. I was in Thailand and had …

Karate India Organisation was never recognised as NSF: IOA

Karate India Organisation was never recognised as NSF: IOA

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The Indian Olympic Association on Monday banned the Karate India Organisation (KIO) on grounds of misgovernance and unauthorised team selection. The IOA, in a letter dated June 1, 2026, directed KIO to refrain from conducting or organising National Championship and from selecting, fielding, nominating or purporting to represent Indian teams or athletes in any international competition without lawful authorisation. The move is likely to impact India’s participation at the Asian Games. At the previous edition fo the Games, the organisers had refused to accept entries from India. The team was selected by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and since KIO was not part of the selection the Asian Karate Federation did not accept the entries. Meanwhile, the letter confirmed that “KIO has never been recognised by the Government of India as a National Sports Federation for karate under the provisions of the National Sports Development Code of India.” “Consequently, KIO is not entitled to use the word “India” in its nomenclature, nor can it claim any status or authority associated with such usage, except …

When Dr Nene refused to watch Madhuru Dixit’s films, only recognised Amitabh Bachchan at wedding reception

When Dr Nene refused to watch Madhuru Dixit’s films, only recognised Amitabh Bachchan at wedding reception

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At the peak of her career, Madhuri Dixit decided to quit films and choose a quiet life in the US with her husband Dr Shriram Nene. Nene was unaware of Madhuri’s massive stardom in India at the time of their marriage, and he hadn’t even watched any of her films. This is exactly why Madhuri decided to go ahead with their wedding, as Nene gave her a chance to step away from the limelight and live a life away from the cameras in the US. In an old interaction, Madhuri recalled the same and how, even after knowing about her stardom, he didn’t show much interest in watching her films. Dr Sriram Nene and Madhuri Dixit got married in 1991. ‘He didn’t know how big a star I was’ Speaking on Rendezvous with Simi Garewal, when Madhuri was asked when Nene realised how big a star she was, she responded, “I think at our wedding reception. He was like oh my God, there are so many people and I told him that the queue doesn’t …

Two cheetahs released into wild in Kuno; CM Yadav says M.P. now recognised as ‘Cheetah State’

Two cheetahs released into wild in Kuno; CM Yadav says M.P. now recognised as ‘Cheetah State’

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav releases a female cheetah from the quarantine enclosure into the jungle at Kuno National Park in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh. Photo: X/@CMMadhyaPradesh via PTI. The objective of Project Cheetah is to restore the endangered animal species in the state, increase their numbers, and prepare them for free hunting and roaming Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday (May 11, 2026) released two cheetahs brought from Botswana into an open forest in the Kuno National Park following the completion of their quarantine period. The reintroduction of cheetahs brought from Nigeria, South Africa, and now Botswana is achieving consistent success, and today Madhya Pradesh has earned nationwide recognition as the ‘Cheetah State’, the CM said on the occasion. Mr. Yadav released female cheetahs, with identification numbers CCV-2 and CCV-3, at a site on the banks of the Kuno River. This will give impetus to ‘Project Cheetah’ and add another important chapter to India’s wildlife conservation history, an official said. Preparing Cheetahs The objective of Project Cheetah is to restore the endangered …

Hema Malini says ‘it’s a shame’ Dharmendra was left out of Oscars In Memoriam segment: ‘He was recognised everywhere’

Hema Malini says ‘it’s a shame’ Dharmendra was left out of Oscars In Memoriam segment: ‘He was recognised everywhere’

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Bollywood veteran Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 in November 2025. However, when the legendary actor was not mentioned in the In Memoriam segment at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, his wife, Hema Malini, expressed her disappointment, calling it “a shame”. Hema Malini reacts to no mention of Dharmendra in the Oscars In Memoriam segment. Hema Malini reacts to Dharmendra not being mentioned in the In Memoriam segment of the Oscars In an interview with Subhash K Jha for Bollywood Hungama, Hema reacted to his omission from the Oscars tribute and said, “It is a shame, of course. A shame for them to have overlooked an actor who means so many things to so many people in many parts of the world. Dharamji was known and recognised everywhere.” She added, “He never got too many awards during his lifetime. Why should he care about the Oscars? Both of us were happy to be loved in our country. But awards always eluded him. Even I didn’t get any award for my best performances …

Vikram Kochhar on Boong’s BAFTA win: A proud moment but it’s sad we’re celebrating the film after the West recognised it

Vikram Kochhar on Boong’s BAFTA win: A proud moment but it’s sad we’re celebrating the film after the West recognised it

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Director Lakshmipriya Devi’s debut film Boong has made history as the first Indian movie to win a BAFTA Award. Actor Vikram Kochhar, the only Bollywood name in the Manipuri-language film, calls the moment “extremely elating” yet bittersweet. Actor Vikram Kochhar and a still from Boong “It’s a proud moment for all of us, especially with Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulating the team – for the first-ever movie win. I’m happy my choice to back indie cinema paid off. But it’s also sad that we’re celebrating the film only after the West recognised it,” the 42-year-old says. Released last year, the film struggled for screens in India. “My parents in Hyderabad and friends in Bengaluru went to watch the film but there were no-shows, as minimum tickets were not sold. However, in Delhi it had some houseful shows. It did very well at festivals and in the UK theatres, but back home went unnoticed. It’s a brutal reality. We watch global content like K-dramas, yet failed to support our own,” he says. The actor reveals he …

‘Want Assam’s Culture To Be Recognised Globally’: PM Modi At Bagurumba Dwhou Event In Guwahati | India News

‘Want Assam’s Culture To Be Recognised Globally’: PM Modi At Bagurumba Dwhou Event In Guwahati | India News

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Last Updated:January 17, 2026, 19:25 IST “The BJP believes that Assam’s traditions are the pride of India. Assam’s history and culture enrich and complete our nation,” PM Modi said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Bagurumba Dwhou 2026 in Guwahati. (ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that efforts were underway to ensure that Assam’s rich cultural heritage is recognised globally. While addressing the Bagurumba Dwhou event, a traditional cultural programme of the Bodo community in Guwahati, PM Modi said that no other Prime Minister had visited Assam as frequently as he had, underscoring his commitment to the state’s development and cultural promotion. “No other Prime Minister has visited Assam as much as I have… I want the culture of Assam to be recognised globally, and initiatives have been underway in this regard,” he said as quoted by news agency ANI. #WATCH | Guwahati, Assam | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “No other Prime Minister has visited Assam as much as I have… I want the culture of Assam to be recognised globally, and initiatives …

Gukesh says he sometimes needs to wear face mask to leave home in Chennai to avoid being recognised | Chess News

Gukesh says he sometimes needs to wear face mask to leave home in Chennai to avoid being recognised | Chess News

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Over the last few months, fame has arrived like an uninvited house guest knocking on world champion Gukesh’s door. For a boy born and brought up in Chennai, these days, he occasionally needs to wear face masks to venture out of his house for fear of being recognised and mobbed. Or, the 18-year-old has to carry out a mental exercise in mapping out “safe places” that he can go out and still be himself. Such is the burden he bears as chess’ youngest world champion in history. “In India, especially in Chennai, when I go out, it was like I was getting recognised more than before. I’ve learned to go out with a mask and stuff. I’ve learned to deal with it, it’s been a few months, so it’s all good now. It depends on the place. Like when I want to go to some place, and it’s crowded, I wear a mask,” Gukesh told Norway Chess in an interview on Saturday before clarifying: “I don’t get recognized too much in all the places. So …

When Steven Spielberg recognised Kareena Kapoor from 3 Idiots, asked: ‘Are you the girl in that very famous Indian film about the three students?’ | Bollywood News

When Steven Spielberg recognised Kareena Kapoor from 3 Idiots, asked: ‘Are you the girl in that very famous Indian film about the three students?’ | Bollywood News

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Filmmaking legend Steven Spielberg loves 3 Idiots. Hard to believe? Then listen to this: not just that he loves the Rajkumar Hirani directorial, but he even recognised Bollywood icon Kareena Kapoor Khan in public as the female lead from the film, highlighting just how much he appreciated it. Kareena herself recently opened up about the incident wherein the Hollywood legend approached her while she was dining at a restaurant. “I was in a restaurant when I was travelling somewhere. Steven Spielberg was also there at the same restaurant. This was many moons ago when 3 Idiots had just been released. He actually came up to me and asked, ‘Are you the girl who’s in that very famous Indian film about the three students?’ I said, ‘Yes, that’s me.’ He said, ‘My God, I love that movie.’ I didn’t have to act in an English film for him to see it. He had watched 3 Idiots. So that’s a moment for us,” she said while taking part in a session moderated by filmmaker Karan Johar at …