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, […]

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Delhi court dismisses intervention plea in Qutub Minar row

Delhi court dismisses intervention plea in Qutub Minar row

Kunwar Mahender Dhwaj Pratap Singh had claimed that the monument was build on land that belonged to him Kunwar Mahender Dhwaj Pratap Singh had claimed that the monument was build on land that belonged to him Saket district court on Tuesday dismissed the intervention plea of Kunwar Mahender Dhwaj Pratap Singh who claimed that the Qutub […]

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Swimming Federation of India taking steps to give diving a facelift

Swimming Federation of India taking steps to give diving a facelift

Diving may be a spectacular Olympic sport with a huge fan following, but it is yet to make a mark in India. After several decades of neglect, the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) is making efforts to build an identity for diving — which has two Arjuna awardees, Bajrangi Prasad (1961) and Manjari Bhargava (1974). […]

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Madras HC directs T.N. government to explain how road laying work was sanctioned when ASI feared damage to Villupuram hilltop temple

Madras HC directs T.N. government to explain how road laying work was sanctioned when ASI feared damage to Villupuram hilltop temple

The Madras High Court wants to know status of investigation in case booked against two for using explosives to lay the road The Madras High Court wants to know status of investigation in case booked against two for using explosives to lay the road The Madras High Court has called for an explanation from the […]

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Monsoon session of Parliament | Bill to give more teeth to Archeological Survey of India listed for introduction

Monsoon session of Parliament | Bill to give more teeth to Archeological Survey of India listed for introduction

According to a Lok Sabha bulletin, the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2022 has been listed by the government for introduction and passing. According to a Lok Sabha bulletin, the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2022 has been listed by the government for introduction and passing. A […]

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