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‘A joyous day’: India celebrates return of ancient gems linked to the Buddha
Culture ministry had threatened legal action over planned auction of Piprahwa precious stonesThe Indian govern…
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India tries to halt auction of Piprahwa gems found with Buddha’s remains
Ministers claim sale in Hong Kong is unlawful and are demanding repatriation of sacred relics buried in third-…
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Auction of ancient Indian gems ‘imbued with presence of Buddha’ condemned
Sotheby’s sale of Piprahwa gems, excavated after burial with Buddha’s remains, denounced as perpetuating colon…
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India asks Oxford museum to return ‘stolen’ bronze statue
Ashmolean receives request for restitution of 15th-century idol of Saint Tirumankai Alvar The Indian governmen…