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A groundbreaking digital initiative aims to raise global awareness about cultural heritage theft while showcasing looted artifacts in immersive 3D environments, including significant pieces from India’s rich archaeological heritage. UNESCO officially launched the world’s first Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects on September 29, 2025, during its World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development […]

Qatar Foundation is set to inaugurate the Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum on November 28, 2025, marking a historic milestone as the world’s first institution entirely dedicated to the legendary Indian modernist artist Maqbool Fida Husain. The 3,000-square-meter museum will be located in Education City, Doha, and represents a groundbreaking tribute to one of the

Dastkari Haat Samiti, a collective dedicated to empowering India’s artisans, is marking its 40th year with a special Diwali Bazaar at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi. The event, running from September 26 to October 5, 2025, features nearly 90 stalls showcasing handmade crafts, textiles, and traditional art from across the country. Founded in 1986, the

Kolkata’s streets are witnessing a remarkable fusion of heritage and art this Durga Puja season, as the city’s iconic yellow Ambassador taxis have been transformed into vibrant moving canvases. The innovative “Cholte Cholte 40” initiative showcases forty meticulously crafted taxis, each artistically portraying the evolution of Durga Puja celebrations across four transformative decades. A Tribute

After nearly six years hidden away in climate-controlled storage, one of Delhi’s most significant public artworks has finally returned to public attention. The monumental mural by celebrated modernist painter MF Husain, which adorned the World Health Organisation’s South-East Asia regional office, represents both a triumph of artistic vision and an unprecedented feat of conservation. Created