Great Barrier Reef experiencing 'worst coral bleaching' in years
Stud reveals Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching at 95 per cent in northern section.
Mar 29, 2016, 19:22 PM IST
Experts rush to ancient Palmyra after regime ousts Islamic State
Archaeologists were rushing to the ancient city of Palmyra on Monday to assess the damage wreaked by the Islamic State group, after it was ousted by the Syrian army in a bloody battle.
Mar 28, 2016, 11:43 AM IST
Syria army seizes town north of Palmyra: State TV
Syria`s armed forces on Saturday expanded their control north of the historic city of Palmyra, state television reported, capturing a nearby town from Islamic State group jihadists.
Mar 26, 2016, 15:44 PM IST
Raids kill 39 civilians in ISIS bastion in Syria
A wave of Russian air strikes killed at least 39 civilians on Saturday in Raqa, the main stronghold of the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria, a monitoring group said.
Mar 20, 2016, 01:53 AM IST
Syria strikes on jihadist bastions spike during truce: Monitor
Since a ceasefire came into force in Syria, the army and its Russian ally have refocused their air power on targeting jihadist factions, a monitoring group said Monday.
Mar 14, 2016, 20:22 PM IST
National Mathematics Day: Remembering the genius Srinivasa Ramanujan!
To commemorate the birth anniversary of great mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, India today celebrates National Mathematics Day.
Dec 22, 2015, 22:14 PM IST
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Smriti Irani reaffirms India`s commitment to UNESCO ideals, highlights govt's initiatives on education
Union Human Resource Development Minister has reaffirmed India's commitment to the ideals of UNESCO.
Nov 17, 2015, 21:04 PM IST
China welcomes UNESCO listing of Nanjing massacre files
China on Saturday welcomed UNESCO's inscription of documents related to the massacre of civilians in Nanjing city by Japanese troops in WW-II on UN Memory of the World Register despite firm opposition from Japan.
Oct 10, 2015, 21:52 PM IST
Syria archaeological sites looted `on industrial scale`: UNESCO
Archaeological sites in Syria are being looted "on an industrial scale" and the proceeds from the plunder are funding Islamic State extremists, the head of UNESCO warned Wednesday.
Sep 16, 2015, 16:08 PM IST
Syria archeological sites looted `on industrial scale`: UNESCO
Archeological sites in Syria are being looted "on an industrial scale," with proceeds being used to fund Islamic State extremists, the head of UNESCO warned Wednesday.
Sep 16, 2015, 15:13 PM IST
Hopeful of Unesco nod for $16 billion Adani coal project: Australia
Land issues should be resolved in 2-3 months for the USD 16 billion Adani Carmichael coal project, which is at the centre of a controversy over the green lobby apprehending danger to the Great Barrier Reef, Australian High Commissioner Patrick Suckling said Friday.
Jun 05, 2015, 23:18 PM IST
Airtel partners with UNESCO to impart IT training
Bharti Airtel Tuesday said it has partnered with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to impart technological skills to 5,000 people in sub-Saharan African nation Gabon.
Oct 21, 2014, 18:41 PM IST
