"Gripped by deep fascination with Chola-era copper plates brought back to India": PM Modi

May 31, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed "deep fascination" with the repatriation of the 11th-century Chola-era copper plates (Anaimanglam plates) from the Netherlands to...

More than 200 culturally significant idols, artefacts returned to India from foreign countries in recent years: Union Minister Murugan

May 31, 2026

In his Mann Ki Baat programme, PM Modi referred to his recent visit to the Netherlands and the return of ancient copper plates.

"Joyous moment for every Indian": 11th-Century Chola copper plates return home as PM Modi hails Tamil heritage and maritime prowess

May 17, 2026

India has successfully retrieved the 11th-century 'Chola Plates' from the Netherlands. Handed over at a ceremony with PM Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten,...

How Does AI Benefit Photography?

Mar 26, 2026

New Delhi [India], March 26: From the simple starting points of capturing light on silvered copper plates to the refined modern digital pictures, photography...

Kerala HC orders probe into discrepancies in Sabarimala temple's gold plating project

Sep 18, 2025

The controversy began when the Board removed the gold-plated copper plates covering the 'Dwarapalaka idols' without prior intimation or approval from the Sabarimala Special...

Netherlands returns 11th century Chola Copper Plates to India, PM Modi says "joyous moment for every Indian"

May 16, 2026

The Leiden University Library in the Netherlands today restituted the 11th-century Chola Copper Plates to the Government of India in the presence of Prime...