PM Modi to bring home 157 artefacts, antiquities handed over by US | See pics
3 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi to bring home 157 artefacts, antiquities handed over by US | See pics

India Today  

The United States handed over 157 artefacts and antiquities during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. The list of 157 artefacts includes a diverse set, with items ranging from 1.5 metre bas relief panel of Revanta in sandstone from 10th CE, to the 8.5 cm tall, exquisite bronze Nataraja from the 12th CE. PM Modi looks at the list of artefacts and antiquities handed over by the US. These antiquities had been stolen from across India, including states of Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Bihar.

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US returns looted antiquities worth $10 million to India
1 month, 1 week ago

US returns looted antiquities worth $10 million to India

CNN  

CNN — The United States has returned more than 1,400 looted artifacts worth $10 million to India as part of an ongoing initiative to repatriate stolen art from countries across South and Southeast Asia, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office announced Wednesday. The repatriations resulted from “several ongoing investigations” into looting networks, including those operated by convicted art traffickers Nancy Wiener …

US hands over 297 stolen Indian antiquities amid PM Modi's visit
3 months ago

US hands over 297 stolen Indian antiquities amid PM Modi's visit

Hindustan Times  

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing visit, the US handed “297 antiquities” to India that had been smuggled out of the country, an official statement on Sunday said. The official statement from the Prime Minister's Office said “On the occasion of the visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the United States, the US side facilitated the return of …

Thailand welcomes the return of trafficked antiquities from New York's Metropolitan Museum
7 months ago

Thailand welcomes the return of trafficked antiquities from New York's Metropolitan Museum

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thailand's National Museum hosted a …

US returns 22 artifacts looted after Battle of Okinawa to Japan, here's how they were discovered
9 months ago

US returns 22 artifacts looted after Battle of Okinawa to Japan, here's how they were discovered

Hindustan Times  

The United States has returned twenty-two historic artifacts to Japan that were looted following the Battle of Okinawa during World War II, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. They looked old and valuable.” Recognising the significance of the artifacts, the Massachusetts family conducted some investigation and discovered that at least the scrolls had been entered around 20 years ago …

PM Modi thanks US for returning rare antiquities: List of stolen artefacts brought back to India since 2014
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi thanks US for returning rare antiquities: List of stolen artefacts brought back to India since 2014

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently stated in his monthly radio programme, Mann ki Baat, that the United States of America has agreed to repatriate over 105 artefacts that had been stolen over the years. List of artifacts brought back to India since 2014 Artifacts returned in 2023 An ancient idol of Lord Hanuman, dating to the late Chola period and …

Return of artefacts will curb heritage theft: PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Return of artefacts will curb heritage theft: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the government of the United States of America for returning stolen antiques and artifacts to India, and said such efforts will increase awareness across the country to stop the theft of cultural heritage. PM Narendra Modi also thanked Saudi Arabia government for relaxing the rules to allow unaccompanied women to perform the Haj …

US To Return 105 Trafficked Antiquities To India Following PM Modi's State Visit — Details
1 year, 5 months ago

US To Return 105 Trafficked Antiquities To India Following PM Modi's State Visit — Details

ABP News  

The Consulate General of India in New York on Monday informed that the United States will return 105 trafficked antiquities back to their home country India and a repatriation ceremony for the same was held today. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of India to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, thanked the US side, in particular Manhattan District Attorney Alvin …

US to return 105 trafficked artifacts to India following PM Modi's State visit
1 year, 5 months ago

US to return 105 trafficked artifacts to India following PM Modi's State visit

India TV News  

PM Modi US visit: As a follow-up to the historic State visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States in June, a repatriation ceremony for 105 trafficked antiquities handed over by the US side was held at the Indian Consulate in New York on Monday, the Consulate General of India informed. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of India …

‘US to return over 100 antiquities stolen from India’: PM Modi announces on last day of State visit
1 year, 6 months ago

‘US to return over 100 antiquities stolen from India’: PM Modi announces on last day of State visit

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a cheerful Indian diaspora at the Ronald Reagan Center and expressed happiness over the American government's decision to return more than 100 stolen antiquities back to India. Watch | PM Modi concludes US State visit with address to Indian diaspora "I am happy that the American government has decided to return more than 100 antiquities …

Concerted effort needed to put an end to smuggling of cultural artefacts: PM Modi
1 year, 7 months ago

Concerted effort needed to put an end to smuggling of cultural artefacts: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that ancient cultures like India have been struggling with the collective challenges of smuggling and appropriation of artefacts, and such crimes can be put to an end only with concerted efforts. Inaugurating the International Museum Expo in the national capital, Mr. Modi said that the smuggling of cultural artefacts from India has reduced …

India plans repatriation of Kohinoor, colonial artefacts from UK: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

India plans repatriation of Kohinoor, colonial artefacts from UK: Report

India Today  

India is planning a repatriation campaign for artefacts dating back to the colonial era, including the controversial Kohinoor diamond and other idols and sculptures in museums across the UK, according to a British media report on Saturday. While the Archaeological Survey of India is said to be leading efforts to reclaim objects “trafficked” out of the country since independence, officials …

US returns 307 stolen antiquities, worth nearly USD 4 million, to India
2 years, 2 months ago

US returns 307 stolen antiquities, worth nearly USD 4 million, to India

Firstpost  

All the antiquities were returned during a repatriation ceremony at the Indian Consulate in New York Washington: After the 15-years of investigation, the US authorities returned 307 antiquities that were stolen by multiple smaller trafficking networks to India, valued at nearly 4 million Dollars, according to a press statement released on Monday. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L Bragg Jr on …

Australia returns 29 antiquities as Narendra Modi, Scott Morrison meet. What are these sculptures and paintings?
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia returns 29 antiquities as Narendra Modi, Scott Morrison meet. What are these sculptures and paintings?

Firstpost  

There are sculptures of gods and goddesses; the oldest artefact dates back to the ninth-10th Century The relationship between India and Australia is strengthening. The antiquities range in 6 broad categories as per themes – Shiva and his disciples, Worshipping Shakti, Lord Vishnu and his forms, Jain tradition, portraits and decorative objects. pic.twitter.com/uQiKdlCdtX — ANI March 21, 2022 The antiquities …

Ahead of Narendra Modi-Scott Morrison summit, 29 antiquities repatriated to India by Australia
2 years, 9 months ago

Ahead of Narendra Modi-Scott Morrison summit, 29 antiquities repatriated to India by Australia

Firstpost  

The antiquities range in six broad categories according to themes ‘Shiva and his disciples’, ‘Worshipping Shakti’, ‘Lord Vishnu and his forms’, Jain tradition, portraits and decorative objects Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s virtual summit with his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison on Monday, Australia has handed over as many as 29 antiquities to India, which is seen as a boost …

Australia Hands Over 29 Antiquities to India Ahead of PM Modi-Morrison Virtual Summit Today
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia Hands Over 29 Antiquities to India Ahead of PM Modi-Morrison Virtual Summit Today

News 18  

Australia has returned 29 antiquities to the Indian government, which were most likely stolen or illegally removed from India. Other artifacts in this category include the 12th Century ‘Child-Saint Sambandhar’ and ‘Dancing Child-Saint Sambandar’ from Tamil Nadu, 14th Century ‘The Saint Chandikesvara’ and a Shiva and Parvati painting circa 1830-40 from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. ‘Lord Vishnu and his Forms’ represents …

US returns antiquities to India in stolen art investigation
3 years, 1 month ago

US returns antiquities to India in stolen art investigation

Hindustan Times  

US authorities returned about 250 antiquities to India on Thursday in a long-running investigation of a stolen art scheme. In June, the district attorney’s office returned more than two dozen artifacts worth $3.8 million to Cambodia as part of the investigation. The case "serves as a potent reminder that individuals who maraud sacred temples in pursuit of individual profit are …

Home at last: US returns centuries old stolen antiquities valued at $15 million to India
3 years, 1 month ago

Home at last: US returns centuries old stolen antiquities valued at $15 million to India

India Today  

The US on Thursday returned 248 antiquities, including a 12th century bronze Shiva Nataraja, valued at an estimated $15 million to India, the “largest” such transfer of antiquities to the country. The US returned the 248 antiquities valued at an estimated $15 million to India during a repatriation ceremony attended by India Consul General Randhir Jaiswal and US Homeland Security …

PM Modi To Bring Back 157 Stolen Indian Artefacts Returned By US Govt
3 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi To Bring Back 157 Stolen Indian Artefacts Returned By US Govt

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting the United States to address the 76th session of United Nations General Assembly in New York, is set bring back 157 stolen Indian antiquities being returned by the US government. The list of 157 artefacts includes a diverse set to items ranging from the one and a half metre bas relief panel of …

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