India's 127-Year Quest to Bring Buddha Relics Home
In a dramatic diplomatic effort, India secured the return of 349 sacred gems excavated with Buddha's relics in 1898, stopping a $100 million Hong Kong auction. Discover the inside story.
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Ambassador Sandeep Arya visits Odisha's Diamond Triangle
India's Ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya, toured the historic Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri, and Udayagiri Buddhist sites in Jajpur, highlighting their global heritage potential for scholars.
British Museum hires treasure hunter for stolen artefacts
As calls grow to return colonial-era artefacts, the British Museum seeks a modern 'treasure hunter' to recover stolen items. A look at the irony and changing narratives. Read more.
UP Robbery: Rs 50 Lakh Stolen, Family Held at Gunpoint
In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh, armed robbers held a retired revenue officer's family hostage and fled with cash and jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh. Police investigation underway.
Robbers Disguised as Police Loot Family in Jandiala Guru
A family in Jandiala Guru was robbed by criminals posing as policemen. The incident occurred on Sunday night. Police are investigating the case.
Fake CBI officers rob trader of Rs 50 lakh, held
Five men arrested for posing as CBI officers and looting cash & jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh from a Bulandshahr trader. Police solved the case with CCTV footage and a tip from a former servant.
Ancient Olmec 'Portal to Underworld' Sculpture Returns Home
After a century lost, a massive 2,700-year-old Olmec Cave Mask looted from Mexico is finally restored. Discover the story of its recovery and the fight against antiquities trafficking.
Fake Donors Loot Rs 5,000 from Elderly Woman in Abohar
In a shocking Gurpurab incident, two men posing as sewadar looted Rs 5000 from a 75-year-old woman in Abohar. Police are investigating the fraud case. Read details.
ATM looted in Khajurala village near Phagwara
Unidentified thieves looted an ATM in Khajurala village, Phagwara, stealing ₹16.8 lakh. Police are investigating the heist which occurred early Friday. Read for details.
Louvre Water Leak Damages Hundreds of Artifacts Post-Heist
Paris' Louvre Museum faces fresh crisis as a water leak damages hundreds of Egyptian antiquities, weeks after a multi-million dollar jewel theft. Concerns grow over infrastructure.
Louvre leak damages hundreds of works, sparks overhaul
A water leak at Paris's Louvre Museum damaged 300-400 items in its Egyptian Antiquities department. No unique artefacts were lost. The incident prompts a major security and price review. Read more.
Louvre Museum Water Leak Damages Egyptian Antiquities Books
A water leak at the Louvre Museum in Paris has damaged books in its Egyptian Antiquities department. The incident occurred on June 26, 2024, but no artworks were harmed. Read details.
655 Indian Antiquities Retrieved From Foreign Nations Since 1976
India has successfully retrieved 655 antiquities from foreign countries since 1976. The ASI also conserves 3,685 national monuments, enhancing visitor amenities nationwide. Read more on India's heritage recovery efforts.
Klimt portrait sells for $236.4M, sets modern art record
Gustav Klimt's portrait of Elisabeth Lederer fetches $236.4 million at Sotheby's, becoming the most expensive modern artwork ever sold. Discover its dramatic history.
Jewish heirs sue Met Museum over disputed Van Gogh painting
Jewish heirs take legal action against Metropolitan Museum of Art, claiming Vincent van Gogh's 'The Olive Pickers' was looted by Nazis. The high-stakes lawsuit reveals ongoing battles over art restitution.
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