TEMPLE ARTEFACTS THEFT
Sabarimala gold loss: Kerala High Court rejects Pankaj Bhandari's plea against arrest
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition from Smart Creations CEO Pankaj Bhandari. He challenged his arrest in the Sabarimala gold misappropriation case. The court found no illegality in his arrest. Bhandari and another jeweller are accused of conspiring to steal gold from temple artefacts. The Special Investigation Team is probing the alleged theft.
Karnataka villagers unearth buried pot of gold during house construction, but it’s not what you think
A routine construction in Lakkundi unearthed a pot of gold ornaments, sparking local excitement. However, the State Archaeology Department clarified the find, dating back nearly 1,000 years, consists of ordinary household jewellery, not royal treasure. The family who discovered the gold seeks its return or compensation, while it remains in official custody.
The Louvre heist was waiting to happen — as its price rises, thefts of gold are increasing: Christopher A. Marinello
A lawyer discusses the audacious Louvre jewel heist, suggesting it was inevitable due to lax security and emboldened criminals. He explains how unique jewels are easily dismantled for quick cash, unlike intact artworks. The expert also highlights new trends in gold theft and social factors contributing to increased art crime.
Sambhal temple: Administration writes to ASI for carbon dating, steps up security at site
The Sambhal district administration has reopened the Bhasma Shankar temple, locked since 1978 following communal riots. ASI has been contacted for carbon dating of the temple and a newly discovered well. Security measures, including CCTV cameras and PAC personnel, are in place. Worshippers have begun returning to the temple.
India plans repatriation of Kohinoor, colonial artefacts from UK: Report
Senior officials in New Delhi believe that such historical artefacts can reinforce a strong national cultural identity, with Lily Pandeya, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, quoted as saying: "Antiquities have both physical and intangible value, they are part of the continuity of cultural heritage, of community and national identity. By robbing these artefacts, you are robbing this value, and breaking the continuity of knowledge and community."
US repatriates 307 antiquities valued USD 4 mn stolen, trafficked from India
Of these, 235 antiquities were seized following the investigation by the office of the Manhattan District Attorney into disgraced art dealer Subhash Kapoor, "a prolific looter who helped traffic items from Afghanistan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and other countries.
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Why government needs to undertake nationwide survey of antiques and soon-to-be antiques in India
The problem, for India, only gets compounded with the government lacking any reliable database on antiquities and their locations. Also, even as citizens, we don’t seem to fathom the real worth of our own cultural properties. Take the value of seized items from just one smuggler.
Seven historic artefacts stolen from India set to return home after Glasgow City Council vote for repatriation
Six of the artefacts were stolen from Hindu temples and shrines in different states in India during the 19th century.
No arrest for TVS Motor chairman Venu Srinivasan for six weeks in idol theft case
Srinivasan said he had made contributions totalling Rs 70 lakh to conduct festivals at the temple. He couldn’t be reached for comment Friday.
U.S. to help Egypt restore hundreds of pharaonic era coffins
EGYPT-CULTURE/COFFINS (TV,PIX):U.S. to help Egypt restore hundreds of pharaonic era coffins
Ancient idols returned by United States produced in Tamil Nadu court
Idol wing police, investigating the theft of idols, arrested Kapoor after his extradition from Germany with the help of Interpol in 2012.
Meet the art sleuths bringing India's stolen heritage home
India Pride Project team scans catalogues of art galleries to track down looted antiquities.
Can Nepal save riches beneath its ruins?
Walk through Durbar Square, Kathmandu's famous temple and palace complex, and it's easy to spot a divine broken head here, a sacred limb there.
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