Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:19am on 01 Aug 2025,Friday India Global
Over 300 precious jewels—believed to have been buried with Lord Buddha over 2,200 years ago—have been returned to India after 127 years abroad. The relics, unearthed in 1898 at Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh, were once held by British colonialist William Peppé’s family. When the collection was set to be auctioned by Sotheby’s in Hong Kong, the Indian government intervened diplomatically and legally to stop the sale. Eventually, Godrej Group acquired the artifacts and handed them over to India. Prime Minister Modi called the return a "joyous day" for Indian heritage, marking a victory for cultural repatriation efforts. (PC: The New York Times)
