297 Indian antiquities to return to India from USA

297 Indian antiquities to return to India from USA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in conversation with President Joe Biden. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The illicit trafficking of cultural property is a longstanding issue that has affected many cultures and countries throughout history. India has been particularly affected by this issue and a large number of antiquities have been smuggled out of the country. … Read more

National capital to now host Khajuraho exhibition on repatriated artefacts

National capital to now host Khajuraho exhibition on repatriated artefacts

The exhibition showcasing 26 repatriated Indian antiquities, put up at the Khajuraho G20 culture group meeting, would now be displayed in the national capital in a bid to keep the spotlight on the prevention of illicit trafficking of antiquities. The exhibition titled “Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures” includes historical gems like the 12th century Dancing Ganesha, … Read more