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PM Modi To Inaugurate India's 1st Digital Museum Of Tribal Freedom Fighters In Chhattisgarh Tomorrow
India's first digital museum dedicated to tribal freedom heroes has been established in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar in Chhattisgarh, showcasing the valour and sacrifices of tribal warriors who fought against British rule.
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"It's In UK": British Creators Witty Take On Indian Artifacts Goes Viral
This small conversation quickly went viral on social media. Users are reacting with laughter in the comments section.
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Shashi Tharoor's "British Museum" Dig After Indian Man's Bike Stolen In UK
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has taken a signature swipe at the UK after a Mumbai influencer's bike was stolen in Nottingham, England
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British Museum To Loan Sankardeva's 16th-Century 'Vrindavan Vastra' To India
The British Museum in London has agreed to loan the silk textile 'Vrindavani Vastra', created by Vaishnav saint Srimanta Sankardeva in 16th century, to Assam for display in 2027, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.
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Mira Rajput's London Gallery Visit Is Travel Goals - 5 More Must-See Spots
Mira Rajput's art-loving escape to London's National Gallery is inspirational. Also, explore five more iconic spots to add to your itinerary-from Buckingham Palace to the British Museum.
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All You Need To Know About Parthenon Marbles, 200-Year-Old Debate Over Them
Talks in London on Tuesday between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis have rekindled hopes of a deal for the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum in 2025.
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Aztec Turquoise Mask of Xiuhtecuhtli Taken by Spanish Conquistador Reveals Ancient Violent Ritual
An intricate turquoise mask, believed to depict the Aztec fire god Xiuhtecuhtli, is displayed at the British Museum. Originating from 16th-century Mesoamerica, the wooden mask features turquoise mosaic, mother-of-pearl eyes, and conch shell teeth. Central to Aztec rituals, such masks symbolised fire and renewal. The artefact may have been part of c...
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Chinese Ceramics Worth 1 Billion Euro Donated To British Museum
A 1,700-piece private collection of Chinese ceramics with an estimated value of 1 billion euro ($1.27 billion) has been donated to the British Museum -- a record for any UK institution.
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UK Boy Finds Rare 2,000-Year-Old Gold Bracelet While Walking His Dog
The metal was caked with dirt, but the boy kept holding it and was convinced that it could be actual gold.
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British Museum Obtains Court Order Against Ex-Curator Accused Of Theft
A London court on Tuesday ordered a former curator at the British Museum accused of stealing hundreds of artefacts to provide the museum with a list of all items he is suspected of taking and to return those still in his possession.
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US Museum Returns Ghana's First Batch Of Looted Gold Regalia
A U.S. museum has returned a batch of royal regalia to Ghana that was looted by British colonial soldiers 150 years ago, marking the first major return of stolen artefacts to the West African nation.
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British Museum Sets Up Public Hotline For 2,000 Missing Artefacts
The British Museum launched a public hotline on Tuesday asking for help to locate some 2,000 missing artefacts, revealing they were mostly ancient Greek and Roman gems and jewellery.
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2,000 Items Stolen From British Museum Found Online, Recovery Underway: Report
The British Museum has begun recovering some items that were taken from it and sold online, museum chair George Osborne said on Saturday, CNN reported.
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UK's National Army Museum Marks Indian Army's First World War Contributions With New Display
'British Indian Army: Soldiers of the First World War', which opened earlier this month and runs until November 5.
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In "Highly Unusual" Incident, Historic Treasures Stolen From British Museum
The British Museum, one of London's premier tourist attractions with thousands of precious artefacts on display, has sacked a staffer pending legal action after several treasures from a storeroom were found to have been stolen.
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PM Modi To Inaugurate India's 1st Digital Museum Of Tribal Freedom Fighters In Chhattisgarh Tomorrow
India's first digital museum dedicated to tribal freedom heroes has been established in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar in Chhattisgarh, showcasing the valour and sacrifices of tribal warriors who fought against British rule.
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"It's In UK": British Creators Witty Take On Indian Artifacts Goes Viral
This small conversation quickly went viral on social media. Users are reacting with laughter in the comments section.
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Shashi Tharoor's "British Museum" Dig After Indian Man's Bike Stolen In UK
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has taken a signature swipe at the UK after a Mumbai influencer's bike was stolen in Nottingham, England
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British Museum To Loan Sankardeva's 16th-Century 'Vrindavan Vastra' To India
The British Museum in London has agreed to loan the silk textile 'Vrindavani Vastra', created by Vaishnav saint Srimanta Sankardeva in 16th century, to Assam for display in 2027, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.
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Mira Rajput's London Gallery Visit Is Travel Goals - 5 More Must-See Spots
Mira Rajput's art-loving escape to London's National Gallery is inspirational. Also, explore five more iconic spots to add to your itinerary-from Buckingham Palace to the British Museum.
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All You Need To Know About Parthenon Marbles, 200-Year-Old Debate Over Them
Talks in London on Tuesday between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis have rekindled hopes of a deal for the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum in 2025.
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Aztec Turquoise Mask of Xiuhtecuhtli Taken by Spanish Conquistador Reveals Ancient Violent Ritual
An intricate turquoise mask, believed to depict the Aztec fire god Xiuhtecuhtli, is displayed at the British Museum. Originating from 16th-century Mesoamerica, the wooden mask features turquoise mosaic, mother-of-pearl eyes, and conch shell teeth. Central to Aztec rituals, such masks symbolised fire and renewal. The artefact may have been part of c...
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Chinese Ceramics Worth 1 Billion Euro Donated To British Museum
A 1,700-piece private collection of Chinese ceramics with an estimated value of 1 billion euro ($1.27 billion) has been donated to the British Museum -- a record for any UK institution.
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UK Boy Finds Rare 2,000-Year-Old Gold Bracelet While Walking His Dog
The metal was caked with dirt, but the boy kept holding it and was convinced that it could be actual gold.
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British Museum Obtains Court Order Against Ex-Curator Accused Of Theft
A London court on Tuesday ordered a former curator at the British Museum accused of stealing hundreds of artefacts to provide the museum with a list of all items he is suspected of taking and to return those still in his possession.
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US Museum Returns Ghana's First Batch Of Looted Gold Regalia
A U.S. museum has returned a batch of royal regalia to Ghana that was looted by British colonial soldiers 150 years ago, marking the first major return of stolen artefacts to the West African nation.
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British Museum Sets Up Public Hotline For 2,000 Missing Artefacts
The British Museum launched a public hotline on Tuesday asking for help to locate some 2,000 missing artefacts, revealing they were mostly ancient Greek and Roman gems and jewellery.
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2,000 Items Stolen From British Museum Found Online, Recovery Underway: Report
The British Museum has begun recovering some items that were taken from it and sold online, museum chair George Osborne said on Saturday, CNN reported.
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UK's National Army Museum Marks Indian Army's First World War Contributions With New Display
'British Indian Army: Soldiers of the First World War', which opened earlier this month and runs until November 5.
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In "Highly Unusual" Incident, Historic Treasures Stolen From British Museum
The British Museum, one of London's premier tourist attractions with thousands of precious artefacts on display, has sacked a staffer pending legal action after several treasures from a storeroom were found to have been stolen.
