Mahabharata, Arthashastra, Rajatarangini added to UNESCO register

Three ancient Indian texts — Mahabharata, Arthashastra, and Rajatarangini — have been inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. The inscription was announced by Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on November 5, recognising India's literary, historical, and civilisational heritage on a global platform.