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REPATRIATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
In 1996, two students wading in the Columbia found a skull, and an American origins battle beganIn 1996, the unearthing of ancient human remains near Kennewick, Washington, sparked a firestorm of discussion. Initially perceived as an e...- PM Modi unveils sacred Buddha gems after 127 yearsPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a grand exhibition of sacred Piprahwa relics. This event reunites Lord Buddha's gem relics after 1...
- France returns skulls of King Toera and Sakalava leaders to Madagascar after 128 yearsFrance has returned three skulls to Madagascar, including that of King Toera, decapitated in 1897 by French colonial forces. This repatriat...
- Buddhist Piprahwa relics have finally returned, but is India's heritage free yet?After intervention by the Indian government, gem-encrusted relics linked to Buddha's ashes, once excavated by a British engineer and later ...
- Vatican hiding sacred treasures, countries demand return of indigenous artifactsThe Vatican faces increasing pressure to return Indigenous artifacts. These items, collected during Catholic missions, are now at the cente...
- Don't just save them, keep, show and tellIndia's successful intervention halted the auction of ancient Buddha relics at Sotheby's, emphasizing the nation's commitment to reclaiming...
- 588 antiquities repatriated to India from US so far, 297 received in 2024: GovtA total of 588 antiquities have been repatriated to India from the US, with 297 received in 2024 under the US-India Cultural Property Agree...
- Here's everything to know about the ongoing debate surrounding the Elgin MarblesThe ongoing dispute over the Elgin Marbles involves Greece's fervent bid to reclaim 17 ancient sculptures taken from the Parthenon in the 1...
- Parliamentary Committee urges strengthening Archaeological Survey of India's documentation effortsThe Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture has submitted a report on the functioning of the Archaeological Sur...
- PM Modi thanks US govt for returning over 100 rare, ancient Indian artefactsPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his gratitude to the US government for returning over 100 rare and ancient artefacts to In...
- US returns 105 antiquities to India days after PM Modi's visitIndia has been making concerted efforts to bring back stolen Indian antiquities, the living symbols of rich Indian heritage and culture, fr...
- For repatriation of artefacts, we work with source communities: Duncan Dornan, head of museums and collections at Glasgow LifeDuncan Dornan, head of museums and collections at Glasgow Life, the charity which manages the city’s museum collections, in an intervew wit...
- India plans repatriation of Kohinoor, colonial artefacts from UK: ReportSenior officials in New Delhi believe that such historical artefacts can reinforce a strong national cultural identity, with Lily Pandeya, ...
- View: Heritage anchors us with a sense of community and belonging; connects our pasts with the presentBuddhist texts such as the Nidanakatha, Buddhacarita and Mahavastu narrate moving accounts of the Buddha's return to Kapilavastu and his me...
- 228 stolen artefacts brought back since 2014: Culture ministry"Since the time India became independent, just 13 stolen artefacts were recovered till 2014. In stark contrast, with PM Modi at the helm, o...
- Seven historic artefacts stolen from India set to return home after Glasgow City Council vote for repatriationSix of the artefacts were stolen from Hindu temples and shrines in different states in India during the 19th century.
- Canada to return statue of Hindu goddess stolen over 100 years ago from IndiaThe statue is part of the University of Regina's collection at the MacKenzie Art Gallery. The statue was part of the original 1936 bequest ...
- US repatriates two antique statues stolen from IndiaBoth of the items were forfeited once the owners were presented with evidence that the artifacts were previously stolen from India.
- US returns 200 artifacts worth $100 million to IndiaSpeaking in Hindi, the Prime Minister said that in the last two years various countries have endeavoured to return India's stolen cultural ...
- PM Modi's visit: US returns 200 artifacts worth $100 million to IndiaItems returned included religious statues, bronzes and terra cotta pieces, some dating back 2,000 years, looted from some of India's most t...
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