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    The theme chosen for 2017 is “Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in museumsâ€.Lifestyle
    A day and night at the museum

    Let's gaze at the panels of the famous museum around the world.

    15 May 2017 12:03 AM IST

    The government has now made it mandatory that only IAS officers can apply for the post of Permanent Representative of India in Unesco, Paris.Lifestyle
    Quizkrieg': Cruising through the wonders of India

    In 1982, the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) announced, 18 April as the “World Heritage Dayâ€.

    13 May 2017 12:37 AM IST

    A road accident during a Sunday afternoon trip to the Pennsylvania countryside in 1952 inspired John W. Hetrick to design this.Lifestyle
    Life is precious and speed is precarious

    Let's track some of the extraordinary innovations that have guarded people against the wrath of accidents.

    8 May 2017 12:07 AM IST

    This years theme is Critical Minds for Critical Times: Medias role in advancing peaceful, just and inclusive societies.Lifestyle
    The relentless truth breakers

    The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day.

    1 May 2017 12:14 AM IST

    Sachin TendulkarSports
    Happy birthday master blaster

    Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar is celebrating his birthday on April 24.

    24 April 2017 12:37 AM IST

    Ekaterina DmitrievScience
    Reliving the space odessey

    The UN General Assembly declared April 12 as the International Day of Human Space Flight.

    10 April 2017 12:18 AM IST

    Biryani has undoubtedly captivated our tastes since centuries.Lifestyle
    Brimming with biryani

    How well do you know the different varieties of biryani?

    3 April 2017 12:08 AM IST

    With the increase in excessive consumption of water, groundwater levels may fall on a daily basis, say experts. (Representational image)Lifestyle
    Frolicking in the blue gold

    World Water Day is held annually on 22 March to focus attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for...

    20 March 2017 12:04 AM IST

    International Womens Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. Heres a glimpse into the lives of some of the finest Indian women who did the impossible, and yet couldnt stay in the limelight for long.Lifestyle
    The fleeting power she'

    This is a flying tribute to the unflinching, perspiring yet brief efforts of countless women...

    6 March 2017 12:10 AM IST

    \If a disabled person changes place or gets married and shifts to a different state, he faces difficulty,\ Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawa Chand Gehlot said on Tuesday. (Representational image)Science
    Illuminating the lives of specially abled people

    National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28. The theme this year is Science and Technology for Specially...

    27 Feb 2017 12:31 AM IST

    Great wall of ChinaLifestyle
    Adieu 2016: Reliving the moments

    As we bid farewell to 2016, let's relive some scintillating events from every month.

    26 Dec 2016 1:01 AM IST

    The study is published online in the journal Neuro-Oncology. (Photo: Representative image)Lifestyle
    Think laterally to solve puzzles, perplexing situations

    The concept lateral thinking was introduced by Dr Edward de Bono.

    30 Oct 2016 12:13 AM IST

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