Last year the Maharashtra Department of Tourism revealed plans to build the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj War Art Museum on a 136-acre plot in Gorai. The Warli community of Gorai is…
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the return of four antiquities to Nepal. The antiquities are collectively valued at more than $1 million. The District Attorney’s Office mentioned that three…
In the realm of art and cultural heritage, few debates have been as persistent and impassioned as the one surrounding the Elgin Marbles. These ancient Greek sculptures, originally part of…
Several large business corporations have approached the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) about supporting monuments through its Adopt A Heritage 2.0 programme. ASI will finalise the adopters after studying detailed…
The Indian government is increasing efforts to promote and preserve intangible heritage. A new venture undertaken is to revive the marine heritage of India. In July, the Ministry of Culture…
Vandalism of heritage sites is a common occurrence in India. Are there any consequences for vandalising built heritage in India? In June, a British tourist was caught on video carving…
The Indian consulate in NYC held a repatriation ceremony to return 105 trafficked antiquities to India. In recent years, India has increased its efforts to retrieve stolen artefacts from other…