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UPA remedies Ram gaffe
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 justsamachar.com
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Politics , Culture
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The UPA government has realized that the issue of "Ram" is an important poll plank to contest the forthcoming elections and has permitted the Ram Lila celebrations near the Red Fort despite the world heritage status of the monument which prohibits any gathering close its precints. The Culture Minister Ambika Soni said, 'The permission has been given only for this year and it was done before UNESC
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Seven Wonders campaign draws flak
Monday, July 09, 2007 sify.com
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Nations , Culture
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The Seven Wonders of the World campaign has drawn widespread criticism for using sentiments of people around the world for commercial gains. The UNESCO, which has the official mandate for recognising and preserving world heritage, has taken pains to distance itself from the campaign.
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Rig Veda to be included in UN heritage list
Thursday, June 21, 2007 www.rediff.com
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Nations , Culture
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The manuscripts of the ancient Hindu text Rig Veda, dating from 1800 to 1500 BC are among 38 new items that have been added to the United Nations heritage list. The UNESCO programme,launched in 1992 to preserve and promote documentary heritage of global significance, helps networks of experts to exchange information and raise resources for preservation of, and access to, documentary material.
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