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| India’s Light Becomes the World’s Legacy | | UNESCO Declares Diwali as Intangible World Heritage | | | Lalit Gargg
UNESCO’s decision to declare Diwali as an Intangible World Heritage is a historic moment for India’s cultural consciousness. It not only fills every Indian with pride but also reaffirms that the soul of Indian civilization still possesses the power to guide humanity. Diwali is not merely a festival—it is a scripture of light that celebrates life, spirit, relationships, harmony, and universal brotherhood. For thousands of years, this heritage has led humanity from darkness to light, from ignorance to wisdom, from jealousy to love, and from fear to faith. To understand the grandeur of Diwali is to understand the depth of Indian culture. This culture does not reside only in temp | |
| | | | Develop the habit of Reading Newspapers and Magazines in Children | | | | Dr. Vijay Garg
In today’s digital age, as the grip of mobile, TV and social media is getting stronger, the habit of reading is getting weaker among children. The instant information available on the screen has greatly affected the nature of reading with patience, curiosity and depth. In this context, it is the need of the hour to inculcate the habit of reading newspapers and magazines among children, because this habit is very important for their intellectual, linguistic and social development.
Newspapers—Introduction to the World
Newspapers are an open window to knowledge for children. With simple sections—news, science, sports, art and culture—they begin to understand the world’s | |
| | | | A Luminous Triumph: Deepavali Enters UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage of Humanity | | | | Omkar Dattatray
The recent recognition of Deepavali by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity has ushered in an epoch-making moment for India and for the global cultural landscape. What was once celebrated primarily as a luminous Indian festival has now been elevated to an international pedestal, acknowledged by one of the most prestigious cultural institutions of the world. This development is not merely symbolic; it is historically significant, unprecedented in its magnitude, and profoundly affirming for India’s civilizational ethos. UNESCO, an eminent agency of the United Nations, has always prided itself on identifying and preserving the finest expressions of | |
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