Artefact

We're very interested in Indian contemporary art: Met Director Max Hollein

Support for Indian art at the Met is diverse, it comes not only from India but also from the US and beyond, says Hollein

UNGA boosts global fight against illegal trade in cultural artefacts

It also acknowledged the devastating impact of illicit trafficking on cultural heritage in general, particularly in regions affected by conflicts

Experts demand custom duty cut on artefacts being brought back to India

At the 106th National Convention of the Indian Numismatic Society here, experts called for the removal or reduction of customs duty on bringing back valuable artefacts and cultural heritage from abroad. They argued that such measures would encourage individuals and organisations to restore India's cultural legacy. The convention was organised by the Uttar Pradesh State Archaeology Department. "It's surprising and disappointing that India imposes 33 per cent customs duty on bringing back its heritage, whereas countries like the UK and the US not only waive such charges but also honour and encourage those who undertake such efforts," Farukh S Todiwala, a member of the Indian Numismatic Society's Executive Council and president of the Mumbai Coin Society, told reporters. "If the government takes up such initiatives itself, it is seen as a matter of national pride and is widely publicised. However, when private individuals go the extra mile and pay hefty sums to retrieve Indian cultura

As 'Wagh Nakh' is set to return to India, here's a look at its history

Its most famous use was made by the first Maratha leader Chhatrapati Shivaji who attacked Bijapur general Afzal Khan with a 'Wagh nakh'

PM Modi thanks US for returning over 100 rare, ancient Indian artefacts

"I would like to thank the US Government for returning these items, which testify to our proud heritage. Even during my visit to the US in 2016 and 2021, many similar artefacts were returned to India"

251 antique artefacts brought back to India till date, says official

More than 250 antique artefacts were repatriated to India from different countries, of which 238 have been brought back since 2014, officials said on Monday. An ancient idol of Lord Hanuman, dating to the late Chola period and stolen from a temple in Tamil Nadu, was traced abroad and returned to India recently, a senior official said. The Government of India is working towards safeguarding the country's antiquarian heritage within the nation and is instrumental in retrieving antique artefacts that were unlawfully taken abroad, the official from the Union Ministry of Culture said. "Till date, 251 antiquities have been retrieved from different countries, of which 238 have been brought back since 2014," he said. The sculpture of Lord Hanuman was stolen from Shri Varatharaja Perumal, a Vishnu temple in the Pottaveli Vellur area of Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district, the officials said. It belongs to the late Chola period (14th -15th century), they said. It was documented by the "French .

Stolen idols: US accounts for largest number of returned artefacts

Recently, idols wing of Tamil Nadu CID initiated the process for retrieving six Chola-era idols from US

Scotland museum signs deal to return seven ancient artefacts to India

Seven artefacts, including a stone door jamb stolen from a Hindu temple in Uttar Pradesh, has been transferred back to India by Glasgow's museums as part of Scotland's largest-ever repatriation of objects from a single collection. Glasgow Life, a charitable organisation which runs the city's museums, had confirmed the handover earlier this year and the arrangement was formalised on Friday at a transfer of ownership ceremony at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the presence of Acting Indian High Commissioner to the UK Sujit Ghosh. The seven antiquities to now find their way back to India include a ceremonial Indo-Persian talwar or sword, believed to date back to the 14th century, and an 11th century carved stone door jamb taken from a temple in Kanpur. We are delighted that our partnership with Glasgow Life has resulted in a decision to restitute Indian artefacts from Glasgow museums to India, said Ghosh. These artefacts are an integral part of our civilisational heritage an

Scotland museum signs deal to return 7 ancient stolen artefacts to India

Museums in the Scottish city of Glasgow on Friday signed an agreement with the Indian government to repatriate seven stolen artefacts to India. Glasgow Life, a charitable organisation which runs the city's museums, had confirmed the handover earlier this year and the arrangement was formalised at a transfer of ownership ceremony at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the presence of Acting Indian High Commissioner to the UK Sujit Ghosh. The seven antiquities to now find their way back to India include a ceremonial Indo-Persian talwar or sword, believed to date back to the 14th century, and an 11th century carved stone door jamb taken from a temple in Kanpur. We are delighted that our partnership with Glasgow Life has resulted in a decision to restitute Indian artefacts from Glasgow museums to India, said Ghosh. These artefacts are an integral part of our civilisational heritage and will now be sent back home. We express our appreciation to all the stakeholders who made this .

India thanks New York authorities for returning over 150 antiquities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought back 157 artefacts and antiquities, which were handed over to India by the US during his visit

Looking for handicrafts? Tips on identifying and buying an authentic piece

Always buy from a reputable outlet, not from trinket shops outside tourist spots or on mall roads; remember that the beauty in a genuine piece lies in its flaws, unlike a machine-made copy

UK govt seeks buyer to prevent export of rare Bidriware Indian tray

Experts believe that the tray highlights Indian superiority in metallurgy, the scientific study of metals, at the time it was made