The Madras High Court has strongly dismissed the Tamil Nadu government’s claim that lighting a ceremonial lamp atop the Thiruparankundram Hills would create a law and order problem, calling such fears “imaginary.” Upholding a single judge’s earlier order, the Madurai Bench observed that the apprehension appeared to be a convenient…
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UNESCO ICH 20th Meet Ends; Deepavali Listed
The 20th Session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage concluded successfully today at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, bringing together cultural ministers, practitioners and experts from across the globe. The week-long gathering reviewed nominations, discussed safeguarding strategies and reaffirmed international cooperation to preserve…