Government moves to stop Sotheby's HK auction of Buddhist relics excavated from Piprahwa Stupa
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 The Indian government has intervened to halt Sotheby's Hong Kong auction of sacred Buddhist relics excavated in India in 1898, demanding their repatriation. The Culture Ministry issued a legal notice to Sotheby's, seeking immediate cessation of the auction. Sotheby's has assured that full attention is given to this matter. These relics, from Piprahwa Stupa, are of immense historical and spiritual significance, with most already housed in the Indian Museum, Kolkata.
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This is the first time such an historical and rare piece is auctioned off. Sotheby’s says the eventual buyer of the items is guaranteed to own a piece of history.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha to India after 127 years. Discovered in 1898, the relics were.. IndiaTimes
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Hong Kong's traditional bamboo scaffolding faces gradual phase-out
Hong Kong’s iconic bamboo scaffolding may be phased out as the government pushes for wider adoption of metal alternatives, citing safety concerns and industry trends.
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My life as a footballer and global icon: Cristiano Ronaldo honoured in new Hong Kong museum
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China's first domestically built aircraft carrier visits Hong Kong in show of power
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