Kozhikode represents learning and storytelling: PM Modi as city gets UNESCO 'City of Literature' award

Nov 01, 2023

"Kozhikode's passion for the literary arts has gained global recognition with the UNESCO 'City of Literature' award. With a vibrant literary tradition, this city...

Lucknow named UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, second in India after Hyderabad

Nov 01, 2025

From its famous street foods to its royal kitchen traditions, Lucknow's cuisine has brought together history, innovation and community spirit for centuries. Now the...

UNESCO names Harappan city of Dholavira in Gujarat as world heritage site

Jul 27, 2021

Kutch (Gujarat) [India], July 27 : Dholavira, - a Harappan City in Gujarat's Rann of Kutchch has been accorded the World Heritage Inscription by...

Koshala Literature Festival 2025 Returns to Lucknow: Four Days of Words, Music, Culture & the City's New UNESCO Honour

Nov 25, 2025

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 25: As winter's soft gold settles over the City of Nawabs, Lucknow prepares once again to open its arms...

India: Kerala's Nilambur, Thrissur join UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities

Sep 05, 2022

Paris [France], September 5 : Indian city of Nilambur and Thrissur in Kerala state has joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities.

"Makes us proud": UP Tourism Minister as Lucknow city joins UNESCO's Creative Cities of Gastronomy list

Nov 01, 2025

Earlier today, PM Modi congratulated Lucknow after the city earned a special place on the global culinary map. UNESCO has named Lucknow a Creative...