Karnataka's R-Day tableau depicts artistic temples of LakkundiKarnataka's tableau at the 76th Republic Day parade showcased the ancient temples of Lakkundi, known for its exceptional stone architecture...
26 Jan, 2025, 11.47 AM IST
Nagaland CM writes to Union External Affairs Minister to stop proposed auction of Naga human remains in the UKNagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has urged Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to intervene in the proposed auction of Naga hu...
08 Oct, 2024, 07.51 PM IST
No nostalgia, please! This London bookseller averse to people who 'love' old book smellMarius Kociejowski's 'A Factotum in the Book Trade' lists out all the no-nos.
19 Jul, 2022, 06.45 PM IST
Miniature books created by Charlotte Brontë, lost for a century, may fetch $1.25 mn at NY auctionThe 15-page 'A Book of Rhymes' smaller than a playing card was last seen at NY auction in 1916.
01 Apr, 2022, 06.22 PM IST
The first commercially printed, 'scandalous' Christmas card is up for sale"A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You," the card reads.
05 Dec, 2020, 03.30 PM IST
No full stops in political pedantryHippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia is becoming increasingly common.
22 Jan, 2019, 08.40 AM IST
- Skeletons found at 10th century Rajasthan excavation site sent for dating
Jaipur, May 15 (IANS) More than three human skeletons, without any ornaments or antiquarian remains, were found recently in the ongoing exc...
15 May, 2018, 11.47 AM IST
'Library of a Lifetime'! London bookshop will offer free books for the rest of your lifeTo stand a chance to win, all you need to is submit the name of your favourite book published in English after 1936.
04 Oct, 2016, 07.15 PM IST
8 theft cases of antiquities reported: GovernmentUnder the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act 1972, provisions exist for regulating the trade in antiquities and for registering specific cat...
03 Aug, 2015, 09.07 PM IST
Archaeological Survey of India documents 732 unprotected monumentsThe Archaeological Survey of India has documented 732 unprotected monuments across the country, some dating back to the Iron Age.
02 Aug, 2015, 03.46 PM IST
Meet book collector Alok Nanda who owns around 2,000 antiquarian booksAs founder of a design agency, his collection began as a work-related activity, but he now owns around 2,000 antiquarian books.
21 Nov, 2014, 01.49 PM IST
- Rare texts unearthed by Christie's in north-west England
The public viewing will give us all a last glimpse into this remarkable succession of men who inherited a passion for books and manuscripts...
08 Jul, 2014, 05.36 PM IST
Scientific basis for Unnao gold hunt, ASI saysDismissing suggestions that ASI Unnao gold hunt was based on a sadhu's dream, officials said that there was strong scientific and historica...
20 Oct, 2013, 02.44 AM IST
- Book value
The launch of yet another e-reader has got enthusiasts once again predicting the end of the book.
22 Oct, 2009, 02.16 AM IST
- Osian's art auction clocked sales of Rs 3.95 cr
Well-known auctioneer Osian's has clocked sales of Rs 3.95 crore in its latest ABC (art, books & cinema) series auction.
03 Feb, 2009, 07.47 PM IST
- HC admits PILs on protection of historical monuments in Delhi
The Delhi High Court today admitted a batch of public interest litigations (PILs) seeking directions to the Centre and Archaeological Surve...
28 Jan, 2008, 07.53 PM IST
- Hebbar is show stopper at Osian’s
An Untitled K K Hebbar work has swung the highest price at the ABC (Art, Books and Cinema) series III auction by frontline domestic art auc...
04 Apr, 2007, 03.55 AM IST