Kozhikode named India’s First UNESCO City of Literature
Kozhikode, Kerala, is basking in celebration today as it marks a historic milestone by becoming India's first city to be designated as a UNESCO City of Literature. This significant recognition, officially announced at 5:30 PM at the Kandamkulam Muhammad Abdu Rahiman Memorial Jubilee Hall in Tali, Kozhikode, on October 31, 2023, highlights the city's rich literary heritage and cultural significance. In the next four years, Kozhikode will host an array of literary and cultural activities to honor its new status. Iconic locations like Mananchira, Tali, and Kuttichira are set to become...
“Rain & Floods Hit Kalka-Shimla Railway”
The unrelenting downpour and flood crisis in Himachal Pradesh have resulted in substantial human and material losses, with the latest casualty being the historic 94-kilometer Kalka-Shimla railway line, a UNESCO World Heritage site. An extensive landslide swept away a portion of the iconic railway track located between the Summer Hill and Jutogh stations. What remains is a suspended section of the railway track, giving the impression of a track hanging in mid-air. Dating back to 1903, the Kalka-Shimla railway line has been a cherished route. The authorities have suspended current operations, and...