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Comprised of 193 member states and six associate members, UNESCO is the largest specified agency of the United Nations with the purpose to safeguard some of the most indispensable aspects of human life through various measures. It also gives world status to the heritage and monumental sites of the world thus improving the status and importance of the monuments among the people. It came in to existence in 1945 before India got independence with its headquarters in Paris. The activities of UNESCO are classed in 5 sectors namely- education, Natural sciences, social and human sciences, Culture and communication as well as information. In addition, prizes and awards (regarded as some of the top most awards in the world) are also given by UNESCO to the individuals having achieved excellence in some particular fields. The governing body of the organization consists of three levels ?The General Conference comprised of all representatives of all the members, The Executive Board of 58 members nominated by the general conference for 4 years, and the Director-General and his staff who is held responsible for the daily activities of the organization. The conventional purposes of the UNESCO are to promote and enrich social peace, tranquility, international collaboration and cooperation as well as justice for the growth of education, culture, law and human rights for the well living of human beings. Koichiro Matsura is the Director-General of UNESCO who carries out all its activities both directly as well as indirectly.
The Press Briefing on Union Human Resource Development Minister Smt Smriti Irani attending the World Education Forum (WEF) organized by UNESCO in Incheon, South Korea was held here in New Delhi today.
Rome, May 3 (IANS) Antonio Conte, head coach of Italian Serie A club Juventus, has admitted that his side "wasted a bonus" in their 1-1 draw against Lecce at home.
Washington, May 3 (ANI): Matt LeBlanc has said that he is against a 'Friends' reunion saying that a movie version of the hit sitcom is a "bad idea."
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London, May 3 (ANI): Revered soul guitarist, Charles 'Skip' Pitts, died on Tuesday in Memphis after a long struggle with cancer. He was 65.
Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Singer Miley Cyrus is reportedly set to judge the American version of singing reality show "The X Factor".
Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) The jeep of a local official cracking down on the sand mafia was set on fire early Thursday in rural Maharashtra, injuring its driver, police said.
Moscow, May 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Talks between NATO and Russia over US plans for a projected missile defense system in Europe remain at loggerheads, Russia's Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said Thursday.
Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Actress Cameron Diaz says she cried after a hairdresser cut her hair short last year.
Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Jessica Alba's three-year-old daughter Honor loves to snatch things, and the actress says her habit is becoming a bit of a problem.
Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Actress Scarlett Johansson was honoured with the 2,470th star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She says she was over the moon on receiving the accolade.
Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) British comedian Russell Brand is reportedly dating actor David Hasselhoff's ex-girlfriend.
Washington, May 3 (ANI): How much you enjoy pork meat in a meal may depend on the version of a particular gene you have, according to a new study.
London, May 3(ANI): Tottenham Hotspurs manager Harry Redknapp, who was the popular choice to become new England manager, believes he won't get the opportunity to boss the national team ever again.
Ottawa, May 3 (ANI): Research in Motion's CEO Thorsten Heins has assured BlackBerry users that they are not killing off the physical keyboard from its upcoming smartphone devices.
Kiev, May 3 (ANI): Eugenia Tymoshenko, the daughter of jailed Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko, has said that her mother is being "brutally beaten" in prison.
Hegang (Heilongjiang Province, China), May 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Two officials who are being held responsible for a coal mine flood that left nine people dead and five others missing in northeast China's Heilongjiang province have been removed from their posts, authorities said Thursday.
London, May 3 (ANI): A Canadian woman has set a new and unusual land speed record for the fastest motorised toilet.
London, May 3 (ANI): The News Corporation's board of directors have announced its full confidence in Rupert Murdoch's 'fitness' and has vowed to support him to continue 'leading the media firm as its chairman and CEO'.
Music mogul Simon Cowell has said that he "propelled" singer Cheryl Cole into a different league by making her a judge on "The X Factor".
Rome, May 3 (IANS/AKI) Thousands of young Italians are becoming shepherds as a way to make a living after facing the worst employment opportunities in more than a decade, according to a new report.
London, May 3 (IANS) Music mogul Simon Cowell claims that he "propelled" singer Cheryl Cole into a different league when he appointed her as a judge on "The X Factor".
Washington, May 2 (IANS) New orders for US manufactured goods declined in March, after an increase in the previous month, a sign of a bumpy economic recovery, the US Commerce Department said Wednesday.
Abu Dhabi, May 2 (IANS/WAM) The UAE and Finland have discussed ways to boost cooperation, particularly at international forums.
Melbourne, May 2 (ANI): Controversial comedian Sacha Baron Cohen recently offered leadership tips to Australian politicians in a bid to promote his upcoming flick 'The Dictator'.
London, May 2 (ANI): Liberace's lover Scott Thorson has sensationally revealed that he shared an intimate relationship with Michael Jackson.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has gone from modelling sexy underwear to designing her own lingerie line.
Nanjing, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): A shipyard operated by Sinotrans and CSC Holdings Co., Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian billionaire Clive Palmer to build a replica of the Titanic, the shipyard confirmed Wednesday.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): A company in the US is building a laser-based head-up displays, like the ones used in fighter jets, for cars, making them more common and useful.
Dharamsala, May 2 (IANS) The annual Miss Tibet beauty pageant has been cancelled in the wake of renewed tension in Tibet and a series of self-immolations by Tibetans, organisers said here Wednesday.
Damascus, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad granted Wednesday a general amnesty that covers only the penalties provided in for some articles of the law of military service and military sanctions, state-run SANA news agency reported.
Damascus, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad granted Wednesday a general amnesty that covers only the penalties provided in for some articles of the law of military service and military sanctions, state-run SANA news agency reported.
London, May 2 (ANI): Beyonce Knowles has revealed that before giving birth to her daughter Blue Ivy, she underwent a thorough beauty session.
London, May 2 (ANI): Leonard Nimoy, who announced his retirement following a final turn as Spock Prime in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek reboot in 2009, may reprise his iconic role in the follow up flick.
London, May 2 (IANS) Actor Daniel Radcliffe is set to play a doctor in a yet-to-be-titled TV drama about Russian doctors in World War I.
Myanmar witnessed a memorable day in its history when leader of opposition Aung Saan Sue ki took oath
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Software giant Microsoft has announced that any app containing 'racy' or 'sexual' content will be removed from its phone-app store.
Perth, May 2 (ANI): Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard questioning the importance Australia gives China has warned that it should not get 'mesmerized' by the Asian nation.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Lamar Odom is set to take a break from reality TV to focus on making it to the US basketball squad for the London Olympic Games this summer.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): People are ready to do and sacrifice a lot to be able to work from home, according to a new study.
Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) Actor Jason Statham says singer Jennifer Lopez was fun to work with on the sets of crime thriller "Parker".
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Thousands of tons of American military equipment intended for the Afghan army and police forces is stranded in Pakistan, as Islamabad refuses to reopen ground supply routes for NATO convoys despite increasing pressure from Washington, according to a new Pentagon report.
London, May 2 (ANI): Lexi Thompson, the American teenager who finished as runner-up at the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic on Sunday, has become an internet sensation after she posted a video offering to take a military man on a prom date next month in Florida.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Twitter CEO Dick Costolo has said that the micro blogging site's Initial Public Offering is 'still a long way off' and that the firm does not see any need or urgency to even think about it at this point of time.
Melbourne, May 2 (ANI): Lara Bingle has revealed that she felt "violated" and "embarrassed" by the paparazzi photos of her naked on her balcony.
Sheffield (England), May 2 (IANS) Stephen Hendry, widely recognised as the greatest ever snooker player, has announced his retirement from his glittering professional career.
La Paz, May 2 (IANS/EFE) Bolivian President Evo Morales announced Tuesday the nationalization of an electricity distributor owned by Spanish utility REE.
Kabul, May 2 (ANI): US President Barack Obama, on a surprise visit to Afghanistan, has claimed that America's goal to defeat Al-Qaeda and deny the terror group a chance to rebuild was now 'within reach'.
Kabul, May 2 (IANS) The US President Barack Obama signed a cooperation agreement with Afghanistan as he paid an unannounced visit to the war-torn country Tuesday on the first anniversary of the killing of Al Qaeda's ex-chief Osama bin Laden in Pakistan.
Dubai, May 1 (IANS/WAM) The UAE environment and water ministry has announced withdrawal of food products manufactured by the Canada-based TWI Food, as they contain almonds and milk which are not declared on the label.
Los Angeles, May 1 (IANS) Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal and husband Peter Sarsgaard have become proud parents of a girl.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): Mena Suvari has revealed that she almost walked away from Hollywood forever when she became disillusioned with the movie industry after the huge success of 'American Beauty'.
London, May 1 (IANS) Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi told two girls wanting a bunga bunga sex party at his home that it would be a quiet evening because he was "mad for it" the night before, a media report said.
Washington, May 1(ANI): American golfer Tiger Woods answered questions in a 15-minute video posted on his website instead of interacting through a news conference ahead of this week's Wells Fargo Championship.
Jakarta, May 1 (Xinhua-ANI): A senior European Union (EU) official said here on Tuesday that EU will cut aid to Indonesia in the fields of education, good governance, climate change, and trade investment in 2014, a local media reported.
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Hindustan Unilever Tuesday posted a 20.6 percent rise in net profit at Rs.686.6 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, against Rs.569.2 crore during the like period of the previous financial year.
London, May 1 (ANI): A retired soldier from Wales has found out that he has been living with a broken neck for more than 40 years.
Rio De Janerio, May 1 (IANS) Fluminense midfielder Deco has said Brazilian football is suffering from an unhealthy obsession with individual talent.
Los Angeles, May 1 (IANS) Actress Kristen Stewart is set to star as Mya in edgy action movie "Cali" and she would be seen dealing with murder, sex and drugs.
Los Angeles, May 1 (IANS) Actress Cameron Diaz made a strong emotional bond with fellow actress Gwyneth Paltrow after she lost her father due to cancer.
London, May 1 (ANI): Sylvester Stallone, who is writing his fifth 'Rambo' movie, plans to retire his famous alter-ego John Rambo in the final instalment.
Rawalpindi, May 1 (ANI): As the political crisis in Pakistan intensifies, with the government and the opposition constantly clashing over various issues, Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said the army supports the democratic process in the country.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): The Unites States Government has proposed the introduction of a new bill that would forbid employers from demanding the social networking login and password details of job seekers.
Washington, 1 May (ANI): U.S. President Barack Obama has refused to comment on Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, who is said to have sought asylum in the American Embassy in Beijing after escaping house arrest.
Beijing, May 1 (ANI): Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng's nephew Chen Kegui has also escaped house arrest in fear of his life.
London, May 1(ANI): England's stylish No 5 batsman Ian Bell believes he is just one knock away from a turnaround in his performance
Washington, May 1 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has responded to criticisms that he is engaged in a politicization of the killing of Osama bin Laden, saying there hasn't been 'any excessive celebration' by his administration.
Vienna, May 1 (IANS) China will actively push forward the nuclear disarmament process, said the country's envoy in Vienna Monday.
London, May 1 (IANS) Actor Sylvester Stallone has started working on the fifth instalment of his blockbuster "Rambo" series.
Washington, April 30 (IANS) The US personal consumption expenditures (PCE) rose by 0.3 percent in March, the US Commerce Department said Monday.
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Search giant Google's new consumer service that allows users to store photos, videos, and other digital files in the Internet 'cloud', could allow US law enforcement agencies to access your data, without your knowledge and without the need for a warrant, an expert has claimed
Los Angeles, April 30 (IANS) Actress Scarlett Johansson says she is shocked when fans put a camera in her face especially when she is trying to enjoy a private moment.
Washington, Apr 30(ANI): Photographs of a new Blackberry device have emerged on the Crackberry forum, ahead of the Blackberry world event in the United States.
Fuzhou, Apr 30 (Xinhua-ANI): Six people have been confirmed dead after a landslide buried a work shed in southeast China's Fujian province last week, local authorities said Monday.
London, Apr 30 (ANI): Dannii Minogue is reportedly in secret talks to make a sensational comeback on 'The X Factor'.
Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): Monica Bellucci believes that wrinkles are better than having a "plastic face".
Kabul, Apr 30 (Xinhua-ANI): Fourteen Taliban militants have been killed and 16 others detained during military operations conducted by Afghan forces and NATO-led coalition troops within the past 24 hours.
Washington, Apr 30(ANI): A controversial Florida pastor has held another Koran-burning ceremony outside his church to protest against the imprisonment of a Christian clergyman in Iran.
London, April 30(ANI): Imogen Thomas has admitted that she began binge-eating after revelations about her affair with footballer Ryan Giggs emerged last year.
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Director-producer Ram Gopal Varma, known for bold comments on Twitter, expresses himself candidly on the social networking website and feels negativity has more creativity.
Sydney, April 30 (IANS) Blocking a protein that contributes to acute nerve damage could halt the development of debilitating Multiple Sclerosis (MS), says a new study.
London, April 30(ANI): Any HIV infected person should be given immediate treatment to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus to his/her partner, suggests World Health Organization.
London, April 30 (IANS) The atheist actress Keira Kninghtley says she is desperate to be Catholic because she would "just get to ask for forgiveness".
Tripoli, April 29 (IANS/WAM) The new ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Libya arrived in the capital Tripoli Sunday.
Moscow, April 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The speaker of a legislative assembly in Russia's far eastern region has been placed under house arrest on charges of embezzling 38 million rubles (around $1.3 million) from an oil firm, investigators said Sunday.
Tripoli, Apr 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Libya's ruling National Transitional Council (NTC) chief Mustafa Abdul Jalil on Sunday called on all Libyans to united as one with the NTC and the transitional government to bridge the gap for national reconciliation.
Washington, April 29 (ANI): Mena Suvari has revealed that her flawless skin is the result of a good diet rather than cosmetics.
Rio de Janerio, April 29 (IANS) Brazilian football giants Botafogo have reinstated their interest in signing veteran AC Milan's veteran Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Katy Perry, who vowed to make her music "real f****** dark" since her split from Russell Brand, has decided to become a wholesome country singer.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Alex Reid has become so concerned at Chantelle Houghton's friends interfering in their lives that he has reportedly called off their wedding.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Cheryl Cole has confessed that she is broody and wishes to settle down with the right man and have babies.
London, Apr 29(ANI): This is something that defies belief, and could be hard to accept, at least for British staff.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): A former chairman of the BBC Trust, Sir Michael Lyons, has slammed UK Cultural Secretary Jeremy Hunt over his relationship with the Murdoch empire.
Washington, Apr 29 (ANI): Brooklyn Decker, who has one of the sexiest bodies in Hollywood, has revealed that she has to step outside her comfort zone with her wardrobe.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Keira Knightley has said that she is desperate to become a Catholic because she would "just get to ask for forgiveness."
Washington, Apr 29(ANI): Relations between Pakistan and the United States are yet to mend after one year after the killing of former Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden.
Pune (Maharashtra), April 29 (ANI): A five-day-long expo on rare birds and fish is attracting thousands of visitors here.
Washington, April 29 (ANI): This week, step outside any night about an hour after sunset and you will get to see the brilliant planet Venus at the western sky.
London, April 29 (IANS) Rapper Drake sparked romance rumours with music sensation Rita Ora when he hired her as his support act for the UK tour.
Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) Rapper Nicki Minaj says she won't stop using curses in lyrics but urges parents to protect their children from listening to her explicit hit numbers.
Berlin, April 29 (IANS) Schalke 04 extended Peruvian international striker Jefferson Farfan's contract until 2016, the German Bundesliga club announced during the match against Berlin at home.
