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Opinion | 'As Long As Shesha Sustains The Earth': The Story Of The Chola Leiden Plates
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- Opinion | Nanditha Krishna
In a major cultural restitution move, the Netherlands has formally returned a set of 11th-century Chola-era copper plates to India.
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www.ndtv.com
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Netherlands Returns 1,000-Year-Old Chola-Era Copper Plates To India
- Sunday May 17, 2026
- World News | Reported by Aditya Raj Kaul, Edited by Anushree Jonko
The artefacts, widely referred to in Europe as the 'Leiden Plates', are among the most historically valuable surviving records from the Chola empire. India had been seeking their return since 2012.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Kanchipuram Earned The Title Of "City of Temples"
- Saturday March 7, 2026
- Travel | Written by Payal, Edited by Neha Grover
Kanchipuram is also famous for its handwoven silk sarees and vibrant religious festivals. But what truly sets it apart is the sheer number of ancient temples, each showcasing remarkable craftsmanship, devotion, and historical significance.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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US Museum To Return 3 Ancient Bronze Sculptures To India Stolen From Tamil Nadu
- Friday January 30, 2026
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has announced that it's returning three stolen bronze sculptures to India. The move came after rigorous provenance research showed that sculptures were removed illegally from Indian temples.
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www.ndtv.com
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From Hampi To Kochi: 7 Top South Indian Destinations For Architecture Enthusiasts
- Wednesday January 28, 2026
- Travel | NDTV
South India is home to breathtaking temples, heritage sites and iconic landmarks that showcase centuries of craftsmanship.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Anand Mahindra Spotlighted This Temple In Thanjavur For Its "Sophisticated Ancient Engineering"
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Anand Mahindra took to X to share a video of the famous Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur and praise its architecture in terms of beauty and engineering.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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"Let's Reveal Poompuhar's Pride": Tamil Nadu Begins Undersea Excavation In Early Chola Capital
- Saturday September 20, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A deep-sea excavation has begun between the early Chola capital, Poompuhar, and Nagapattinam, a medieval trade hub with maritime links to Southeast Asia.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Textbooks Have Delhi Bias'": Amish Tripathi Says Cholas 'Greater' Than Akbar
- Sunday August 24, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Bestselling author Amish Tripathi has said Indian history has long suffered from a "Delhi bias" that sidelines other powerful empires such as the Cholas, despite their extraordinary achievements.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Thanjavur Should Be On Every Culture Traveller's Itinerary
- Monday August 18, 2025
- Travel | Written by Ashwin Rajagopalan
If you're drawn to places known for their history and architecture, Thanjavur is sure to leave you with a timeless impression.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Where To Have The Best Gourmet Ice Cream And Gelato In Chennai
- Monday August 4, 2025
- NDTV Food
From home-grown ice-cream chains to neighbourhood gelatarias, you will be spoilt for choice. We pick the best premium ice cream and gelato spots to fix your ice cream cravings.
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food.ndtv.com
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Opinion | How Cholas Laid The Groundwork For Microlocal Governance In Southeast Asia
- Wednesday July 30, 2025
- Opinion | Arup K. Chatterjee
Chola models of governance played a significant role in opening up a participatory democratic structure within local contexts.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Remember Gangaikondachola...": Kanimozhi's Tamil Nadu Poll Warning To BJP
- Tuesday July 29, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
Parliament's debate Tuesday on Pahalgam segued briefly into a face-off over the legacy of the Chola empire - which ruled vast parts of the country from Tamil Nadu - after Kanimozhi criticised the BJP for remembering the state before polls.
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www.ndtv.com
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Actor Vijay Slams BJP For "Drama" On Cholas, Party Responds
- Tuesday July 29, 2025
- India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-politician Vijay has launched a scathing attack on the BJP and the ruling DMK, calling their recent posturing over Tamil pride and the Chola legacy a "coordinated drama" aimed at political gain.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Need To Relook At Our History": Economist As PM Offers Prayers At Iconic Cholapuram Temple
- Monday July 28, 2025
- India News | Reported by TM Veeraraghav
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Shiva temple, has put the spotlight on the Chola empire, especially on the time of Rajendra Chola, who stood tall when northern India was under Muslim rule.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | 'As Long As Shesha Sustains The Earth': The Story Of The Chola Leiden Plates
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- Opinion | Nanditha Krishna
In a major cultural restitution move, the Netherlands has formally returned a set of 11th-century Chola-era copper plates to India.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Netherlands Returns 1,000-Year-Old Chola-Era Copper Plates To India
- Sunday May 17, 2026
- World News | Reported by Aditya Raj Kaul, Edited by Anushree Jonko
The artefacts, widely referred to in Europe as the 'Leiden Plates', are among the most historically valuable surviving records from the Chola empire. India had been seeking their return since 2012.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Why Kanchipuram Earned The Title Of "City of Temples"
- Saturday March 7, 2026
- Travel | Written by Payal, Edited by Neha Grover
Kanchipuram is also famous for its handwoven silk sarees and vibrant religious festivals. But what truly sets it apart is the sheer number of ancient temples, each showcasing remarkable craftsmanship, devotion, and historical significance.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
US Museum To Return 3 Ancient Bronze Sculptures To India Stolen From Tamil Nadu
- Friday January 30, 2026
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has announced that it's returning three stolen bronze sculptures to India. The move came after rigorous provenance research showed that sculptures were removed illegally from Indian temples.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
From Hampi To Kochi: 7 Top South Indian Destinations For Architecture Enthusiasts
- Wednesday January 28, 2026
- Travel | NDTV
South India is home to breathtaking temples, heritage sites and iconic landmarks that showcase centuries of craftsmanship.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Anand Mahindra Spotlighted This Temple In Thanjavur For Its "Sophisticated Ancient Engineering"
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Anand Mahindra took to X to share a video of the famous Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur and praise its architecture in terms of beauty and engineering.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
"Let's Reveal Poompuhar's Pride": Tamil Nadu Begins Undersea Excavation In Early Chola Capital
- Saturday September 20, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A deep-sea excavation has begun between the early Chola capital, Poompuhar, and Nagapattinam, a medieval trade hub with maritime links to Southeast Asia.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Textbooks Have Delhi Bias'": Amish Tripathi Says Cholas 'Greater' Than Akbar
- Sunday August 24, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Bestselling author Amish Tripathi has said Indian history has long suffered from a "Delhi bias" that sidelines other powerful empires such as the Cholas, despite their extraordinary achievements.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Why Thanjavur Should Be On Every Culture Traveller's Itinerary
- Monday August 18, 2025
- Travel | Written by Ashwin Rajagopalan
If you're drawn to places known for their history and architecture, Thanjavur is sure to leave you with a timeless impression.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Where To Have The Best Gourmet Ice Cream And Gelato In Chennai
- Monday August 4, 2025
- NDTV Food
From home-grown ice-cream chains to neighbourhood gelatarias, you will be spoilt for choice. We pick the best premium ice cream and gelato spots to fix your ice cream cravings.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Opinion | How Cholas Laid The Groundwork For Microlocal Governance In Southeast Asia
- Wednesday July 30, 2025
- Opinion | Arup K. Chatterjee
Chola models of governance played a significant role in opening up a participatory democratic structure within local contexts.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Remember Gangaikondachola...": Kanimozhi's Tamil Nadu Poll Warning To BJP
- Tuesday July 29, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
Parliament's debate Tuesday on Pahalgam segued briefly into a face-off over the legacy of the Chola empire - which ruled vast parts of the country from Tamil Nadu - after Kanimozhi criticised the BJP for remembering the state before polls.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Actor Vijay Slams BJP For "Drama" On Cholas, Party Responds
- Tuesday July 29, 2025
- India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-politician Vijay has launched a scathing attack on the BJP and the ruling DMK, calling their recent posturing over Tamil pride and the Chola legacy a "coordinated drama" aimed at political gain.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Need To Relook At Our History": Economist As PM Offers Prayers At Iconic Cholapuram Temple
- Monday July 28, 2025
- India News | Reported by TM Veeraraghav
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Shiva temple, has put the spotlight on the Chola empire, especially on the time of Rajendra Chola, who stood tall when northern India was under Muslim rule.
-
www.ndtv.com