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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
TopicSmithsonian

Topic: Smithsonian

‘Illegally removed’—India to bring back three ancient bronze sculptures from Smithsonian museum

The artefacts include 12th-century Somaskanda, 16th-century Saint Sundarar with Paravai, and 10th-century Shiva Nataraja.

Trump’s war on museums. Critics say Smithsonian clean-up is ‘McCarthyism’

Trump ordered the Smithsonian to strip ‘divisive’ content from its museums within 120 days in a 12 August letter. Critics call it an attempt to erase racism from US history.

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How Dantewada Collector OP Choudhary pushed education in the Naxal-dominated district

Three factors—political buy-in, collector’s office as a listening post, and non-interference in anti-insurgency operations—ensured the Dantewada operation worked.

John Ternus set to take over as Apple CEO, Tim Cook to transition to executive chairman

Cook will hand over the reins to Ternus on 1 September, capping a 15-year tenure that turned the company into a $4 trillion business spanning watches, video streaming & financial services.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.