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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicIndian artefacts

Topic: Indian artefacts

The story of the Piprahwa relics, sacred Buddhist artefacts discovered by the British in 1898

PM Modi will inaugurate the exposition, ‘The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One’ of Piprahwa relics at Delhi's Rai Pithora Cultural Complex on 3 January.

A British man visits the National Museum and kicks off a debate on colonialism

A National Museum official said that even though many of India’s artefacts are displayed in other countries, the world knows who they truly belong to.

2,000-year-old Piprahwa Gems, its Buddhist links & how govt stopped a Sotheby’s auction to bring it home

For long, a bone of contention between Indian and Hong Kong authorities, the Piprahwa Gems are now back in India after more than a century & 27 years.

Buddha’s gems at Sotheby’s shows Indian govt doesn’t have an eye on ‘colonial loot’

India pointed out that even if the colonial government of that time gave custodianship to William Peppé, his descendants had no legal grounds to sell the relics.

PM Modi is rescuer of India’s stolen heritage. He’s reclaiming country’s past, lost identity

India’s rich cultural heritage is a vital component of its national identity. The ongoing efforts toward repatriation and global cooperation signify hope for the future.

Central Vista museum committee ‘met only once’ since 2022. No clarity on artefacts’ destination

Tasneem Z Mehta, managing trustee and honorary director of Mumbai’s Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, called it a good project in need of more professional management.

All about convicted idol smuggler Subhash Kapoor & why he’s in jail even after serving 10-yr sentence

Lodged at Central Prison in Trichy, Kapoor completed his 10-year jail term while awaiting trial. He was arrested in 2012.

How India-US agreement for stolen art can help nab ‘small-ticket items’, tackle smuggling at borders

On 22 June, Modi & Biden announced India and US were working on a cultural property agreement that'll restrict illegal art imports & enhance cooperation in stopping these at border points.

Stalin’s archaeology push in Tamil Nadu is the stuff of culture wars. Experts have a warning

Stalin-led DMK govt’s push for archaeological work has reignited conversations around Tamil pride and antiquity. But researchers are concerned.

After the most important archaeology findings in Keeladi, now come the drawings

Archaeologists have relied on draughtsman Palanivel's drawings to document 5,800 artefacts dating back more than 2,000 years ago that have been dug up in Tamil Nadu.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.