Three antique idols seized from a temple in Nagapattinam

The Hindu Bureau (2022). Three antique idols seized from a temple in Nagapattinam. The Hindu. 28 October.

Maha: Two held for theft of idols from old temple in Jalna

Press Trust of India (2022). Maha: Two held for theft of idols from old temple in Jalna. Press Trust of India. 28 October.

How a Sacred Indonesian Artifact Ended Up On The Fourth Floor of Mundelein

Heather Higgins (2022). How a Sacred Indonesian Artifact Ended Up On The Fourth Floor of Mundelein. Loyola Phoenix. 26 October.

India demands return of stolen antique idols from US museum

Taniya Dutta (2022). India demands return of stolen antique idols from US museum. The National News. 26 October.

Artefact hunters focus on Asia

Tith Kongnov (2022). Artefact hunters focus on Asia. Khmer Times. 25 October.

Two antique idols stolen from Tiruvarur temple 50 years ago, traced to United States

R. Sivaraman (2022). Two antique idols stolen from Tiruvarur temple 50 years ago, traced to United States. The Hindu. 25 October.

Idol Wing CID seizes three antiquity sculptures from handicrafts shop in Madurai

The Hindu Bureau (2022). Idol Wing CID seizes three antiquity sculptures from handicrafts shop in Madurai. The Hindu. 19 October.

Indonesia wants Java man back, committee to investigate claims

Dutch News (2022). Indonesia wants Java man back, committee to investigate claims. DutchNews. 18 October.

U.S. returns 307 antiquities, valued at nearly $4 million, to India

R. Sivaraman (2022). U.S. returns 307 antiquities, valued at nearly $4 million, to India. The Hindu. 18 October.

UT court acquits 6 in 6-yr-old heritage furniture theft case

Express News Service (2022). UT court acquits 6 in 6-yr-old heritage furniture theft case. The Indian Express. 16 October.

The palace is dripping in diamonds, so why bring out the disputed Koh-i-noor?

Catherine Bennett (2022). The palace is dripping in diamonds, so why bring out the disputed Koh-i-noor?. The Observer. 15 October.

Two stolen antique idols from Tamil Nadu traced to Kansas City

India Narrative (2022). Two stolen antique idols from Tamil Nadu traced to Kansas City. India Narrative. 13 October.

Chinese vase valued below $2,000 sells for nearly $9 million after bidding frenzy

Jack Guy (2022). Chinese vase valued below $2,000 sells for nearly $9 million after bidding frenzy. CNN. 4 October.

Rabindra Puri: Rebuilding and restoring heritage sites

Rabindra Puri (2022). Rabindra Puri: Rebuilding and restoring heritage sites. The Annapurna Express. 4 October.

Finish trial in idol theft case in a month, lower court told

Express News Service (2022). Finish trial in idol theft case in a month, lower court told. The New Indian Express. 3 October.

Idol stolen: సిద్దిపేట జిల్లాలోని వేణుగోపాల స్వామి ఆలయంలో చోరీ.. రూ.కోటి విలువచేసే విగ్రహాన్ని ఎత్తుకెళ్లిన దొంగలు

10TV (2022). Idol stolen: సిద్దిపేట జిల్లాలోని వేణుగోపాల స్వామి ఆలయంలో చోరీ.. రూ.కోటి విలువచేసే విగ్రహాన్ని ఎత్తుకెళ్లిన దొంగలు. 10TV. 30 September.

Two UK museums open up their collection to Cambodian archaeologists looking for looted treasure

Alisha Rahaman Sarkar (2022). Two UK museums open up their collection to Cambodian archaeologists looking for looted treasure. Independent. 30 September.

TN idol wing in Chennai seizes Chola-era idols, Thanjavur paintings from NRI's house

The News Minute (2022). TN idol wing in Chennai seizes Chola-era idols, Thanjavur paintings from NRI's house. The News Minute. 30 September.

How cops are bringing Tamil Nadu's lost idols back home

Akchayaa Rajkumar (2022). How cops are bringing Tamil Nadu's lost idols back home. The News Minute. 29 September.

Burglars loot three ancient idols from Shakti shrine in Odisha's Salipur

Express News Service (2022). Burglars loot three ancient idols from Shakti shrine in Odisha's Salipur. The New Indian Express. 27 September.

Japanese art platform hits back at Chinese pirates with banned political keywords

Chingman Yitong Wu (2022). Japanese art platform hits back at Chinese pirates with banned political keywords. Radio Free Asia. 25 September.

Indian art world is booming, and so are the fakes

Pavan Lall (2022). Indian art world is booming, and so are the fakes. Hindustan Times. 25 September.

UK to return Hyderabad Nizam's sword

Srinivasa Rao Apparasu (2022). UK to return Hyderabad Nizam's sword. Hindustan Times. 23 September.

Homecoming: More than 250 artefacts returned to the Kingdom in five years

Khmer Times (2022). Homecoming: More than 250 artefacts returned to the Kingdom in five years. Khmer Times. 22 September.

T.N. Police's Idol Wing claims ownership of Kala Samhara Moorthy idol auctioned in U.S.

R. Sivaraman (2022). T.N. Police's Idol Wing claims ownership of Kala Samhara Moorthy idol auctioned in U.S.. The Hindu. 22 September.

TN's Rs 34 crore worth idol traced to USA

DT Next (2022). TN's Rs 34 crore worth idol traced to USA. DT Next. 22 September.

The Met's Cambodia Problem

Sribala Subramanian (2022). The Met's Cambodia Problem. The Diplomat. 20 September.

Idol Wing seizes 4 antique artefacts from Auroville

DT Next (2022). Idol Wing seizes 4 antique artefacts from Auroville. DT NExt. 19 September.

he story behind the looted Agios Anastasios Royal Doors

In Cyprus (2021). he story behind the looted Agios Anastasios Royal Doors. In Cyprus. 2 September.

Mona Lisa of the East: A long lost Nepali woodcarving rediscovered

Bibek Sitaula (2021). Mona Lisa of the East: A long lost Nepali woodcarving rediscovered. The Himalayan. 2 September.

Yala Historic Site defaced; artifacts stolen

News First (2021). Yala Historic Site defaced; artifacts stolen. News First. 1 September.

Hunting for Nepal's stolen idols

Deepak Adhikari (2021). Hunting for Nepal's stolen idols. Nikkei. 1 September.

U.S. Returns Trove of Looted Antiquities to Pakistan

OCCRP (2021). U.S. Returns Trove of Looted Antiquities to Pakistan. OCCRP. 31 August.

How The Museums Of Yale And Harvard House Stolen, Ill-Gotten Indian Artefacts

S. Vijay Kumar (2021). How The Museums Of Yale And Harvard House Stolen, Ill-Gotten Indian Artefacts. Swarajya. 30 August.

Stolen Buddhist artefacts return to Thailand

Karnjana Karnjanatawe (2021). Stolen Buddhist artefacts return to Thailand. Bangkok Post. 19 August.

Watchdog Group Links Rubin-Ladd Foundation, a Prolific Museum Benefactor, to Jailed Antiquities Dealer Subhash Kapoor

Dorian Batycka (2021). Watchdog Group Links Rubin-Ladd Foundation, a Prolific Museum Benefactor, to Jailed Antiquities Dealer Subhash Kapoor. ArtNet News. 18 August.

Tara: The Sri Lankan Deity At The British Museum

Nation (2021). Tara: The Sri Lankan Deity At The British Museum. Nation. 18 August.

Police in SW China's Sichuan offer up to $7,718 in rewards to assist in search of stolen 1000-year old Buddha statues

Global Times (2021). Police in SW China's Sichuan offer up to $7,718 in rewards to assist in search of stolen 1000-year old Buddha statues. Global Times. 17 August.

UNESCO has estimated that India had lost some 50,000 artefacts until 1989

News in Asia (2021). UNESCO has estimated that India had lost some 50,000 artefacts until 1989. News in Asia. 15 August.

Kakinada: Police crack Nandi idol theft case, arrest two

THe Hans India (2021). Kakinada: Police crack Nandi idol theft case, arrest two. Hans News Service. 15 August.

Toothless antiquities act and clueless custodians

S. Vijay Kumar (2021). Toothless antiquities act and clueless custodians. The New Indian Express. 14 August.

Illegal excavation of archaeological sites in Mardan, Swabi, Swat continues

The News (2021). Illegal excavation of archaeological sites in Mardan, Swabi, Swat continues. The News. 8 April.

US hands over lost antiques to Nepal

The Himalayan Times (2021). US hands over lost antiques to Nepal. The Himalayan Times. 3 April.

US government hands over lost antiquities to Nepal

Khabarhub (2021). US government hands over lost antiquities to Nepal. Khabarhub. 2 April.

Ganesha idol stolen

The Hindu (2021). Ganesha idol stolen. The Hindu. 29 March.

How many antiquities in Australian museums are stolen from our neighbours?

Will Jackson (2021). How many antiquities in Australian museums are stolen from our neighbours?. ABC Australia. 28 March.

Manhattan District Attorney returns 18th Century Buddha statues to Sri Lanka

Colombo Gazette (2021). Manhattan District Attorney returns 18th Century Buddha statues to Sri Lanka. Colombo Gazette. 27 March.

Ancient lintels coming home

Ploenpote Atthakor (2021). Ancient lintels coming home. Bangkok Post. 26 March.

Buddha idols stolen from Hazaribag recovered from Ranchi

TNN (2021). Buddha idols stolen from Hazaribag recovered from Ranchi. The Times of India. 26 March.

Two Thai artifacts in a San Francisco museum were stolen. Now, they're on their way home

Jennifer Lu (2021). Two Thai artifacts in a San Francisco museum were stolen. Now, they're on their way home. Los Angeles Times. 26 March.

Manhattan District Attorney's Office: Manhattan D.A.'S Office Returns Pair Of Statues Seized Pursuant To The Investigation Of Subhash Kapoor

Patch (2021). Manhattan District Attorney's Office: Manhattan D.A.'S Office Returns Pair Of Statues Seized Pursuant To The Investigation Of Subhash Kapoor. Patch. 25 March.

Two 10th century sculptures of Gautam Buddha unearthed during excavation in Hazaribag stolen

Sanjoy Dey (2021). Two 10th century sculptures of Gautam Buddha unearthed during excavation in Hazaribag stolen. Hindustan Times. 22 March.

Cambodia's Khmer heritage is finally returning home

Vincent Noce (2021). Cambodia's Khmer heritage is finally returning home. The Art Newspaper. 19 March.

36 antique idols, artefacts returned to India by US, Australia, UK in last 5 yrs, govt says

Soniya Agrawal (2021). 36 antique idols, artefacts returned to India by US, Australia, UK in last 5 yrs, govt says. The Print. 17 March.

In Odisha, 22 rare idols stolen from 13th century Shiva temple

Debabrata Mohanty (2020). In Odisha, 22 rare idols stolen from 13th century Shiva temple. Hindustan Times. 22 December.

Myanmar helpless against illegal trade of antique cultural objects

Phyo Wai Kyaw (2020). Myanmar helpless against illegal trade of antique cultural objects. Myanmar Times. 18 December.

Japan temple urged to join Buddhist statue trial

NHK (2020). Japan temple urged to join Buddhist statue trial. NHK. 18 December.

Siem Reap police nab artefact theft suspects

Kim Sarom (2020). Siem Reap police nab artefact theft suspects. The Phnom Penh Post. 14 December.

Bringing the goddess home

S. Vijay Kumar (2020). Bringing the goddess home. Mumbai Mirror. 13 December.

Fake painting scandal of Lee Ufan continues: report

Yuna Park (2020). Fake painting scandal of Lee Ufan continues: report. Korea Herald. 12 December.

Artist Discovers a Looted Statue in a Canadian Museum's Collection, Leading to Its Repatriation

Cassie Packard (2020). Artist Discovers a Looted Statue in a Canadian Museum's Collection, Leading to Its Repatriation. Hyperallergic. 7 December.

Chinese bronze horse head returned to Old Summer Palace

Tzu-ti Huang (2020). Chinese bronze horse head returned to Old Summer Palace. Taiwan News. 1 December.

Heritage Furniture Theft: Crime Branch Sends Team To Mumbai

Mumbai Live (2020). Heritage Furniture Theft: Crime Branch Sends Team To Mumbai. Mumbai Live. 28 November.

Tamil Nadu: Stolen antique idols reinstalled in temple

Gokul Rajendran (2020). Tamil Nadu: Stolen antique idols reinstalled in temple. The Times of India. 28 November.

The tiger king and the stuff the British stole

Marc Fennell, Nick Wiggins (2020). The tiger king and the stuff the British stole. ABC Australia. 24 November.

While Installing Her Show at a Canadian Museum, an Artist Discovered a Looted Statue in the Collection. Now, It's Headed Back to India

Brian Boucher (2020). While Installing Her Show at a Canadian Museum, an Artist Discovered a Looted Statue in the Collection. Now, It's Headed Back to India. ArtNet News. 24 November.

Canada To Return a Statue It Stole From India Over a Century Ago

Varsha Rani (2020). Canada To Return a Statue It Stole From India Over a Century Ago. Vice. 23 November.

Cultural relics repatriated by U.S. find home in east China city

CGTN (2020). Cultural relics repatriated by U.S. find home in east China city. CGTN. 17 November.

Bronze idol stolen from temple

The Times of India (2020). Bronze idol stolen from temple. The Times of India. 12 November.

Sitharaman Hands Over Confiscated Antiquities/Coins To Patel

T3 News Network (2020). Sitharaman Hands Over Confiscated Antiquities/Coins To Patel. Travel Trends Today. 12 November.

The Day Britain Returned Royal Treasures Stolen From Burma's Palace

Wei Yan Aung (2020). The Day Britain Returned Royal Treasures Stolen From Burma's Palace. The Irrawaddy. 11 November.

Recovered idols belong to a temple, say officials

The Hindu (2020). Recovered idols belong to a temple, say officials. The Hindu. 6 November.

Stolen relics

Dawn (2020). Stolen relics. Dawn. 5 November.

Indonesian Heritage Objects Go Home

Tempo (2020). Indonesian Heritage Objects Go Home. Tempo. 3 November.

2 held with panchaloha idol, hunt on for prime accused

A. Subburaj (2020). 2 held with panchaloha idol, hunt on for prime accused. The Times of India. 3 November.

Antiquities recovered in 2015 in NYC given back to Pakistan

Associated Press (2020). Antiquities recovered in 2015 in NYC given back to Pakistan. The Washington Post. 3 November.

Filipinas: recuperan un "Santo Niño" 32 años después de haber sido robado

Philippines: Santo Niño recovered 32 years after having been robbed

FSSPX News (2020). Filipinas: recuperan un "Santo Niño" 32 años después de haber sido robado. Actualidad. 2 November.

The explorer who desecrated graves in the name of science

Bhavi Mandalia (2020). The explorer who desecrated graves in the name of science. Pledge Times. 1 November.

A Rare Buddha's Head Statue Once Looted by the Nazis Goes up for Auction in New York

The Value (2020). A Rare Buddha's Head Statue Once Looted by the Nazis Goes up for Auction in New York. The Value. 6 September.

China Launches 1-Year Campaign Against Theft of Cultural Relics

Yiying Fan (2020). China Launches 1-Year Campaign Against Theft of Cultural Relics. Sixth Tone. 1 September.

André Malraux: big hero or `little thief'?

Taing Rinith (2020). André Malraux: big hero or `little thief'?. Khmer Times. 31 August.

Idol of Lord Nataraja found in Tamil Nadu lake

Press Trust of India (2020). Idol of Lord Nataraja found in Tamil Nadu lake. Deccan Herald. 30 August.

Two arrested for stealing seven silver idols from temple in Navi Mumbai

Farhan Shaikh (2020). Two arrested for stealing seven silver idols from temple in Navi Mumbai. Hindustan Times. 29 August.

Ancestral Ainu Remains Returned by Tokyo University

Noah Oskow (2020). Ancestral Ainu Remains Returned by Tokyo University. Unseen Japan. 28 August.

Douglas A.J. Latchford, Khmer Antiquities Expert, Dies at 88

Tom Mashberg (2020). Douglas A.J. Latchford, Khmer Antiquities Expert, Dies at 88. The New York Times. 27 August.

Presidential Secretariat hands over artifacts from Netherlands to National Museum

Nina Loasana (2020). Presidential Secretariat hands over artifacts from Netherlands to National Museum. The Jakarta Post. 27 August.

Customs officials seize 25 antiques worth Rs 35.3 crore in north Bengal

Hindustan Times (2020). Customs officials seize 25 antiques worth Rs 35.3 crore in north Bengal. Hindustan Times. 27 August.

Ganesha idol stolen from Andhra temple on Vinayaka Chavithi

The News Minute (2020). Ganesha idol stolen from Andhra temple on Vinayaka Chavithi. The News Minute. 24 August.

Douglas Latchford: The Man Who Pillaged Cambodia

Tess Davis (2020). Douglas Latchford: The Man Who Pillaged Cambodia. The Diplomat. 21 August.

Japanese ninja museum caught with guard down by thieves who stole 1m yen

Justin McCurry (2020). Japanese ninja museum caught with guard down by thieves who stole 1m yen. The Guardian. 21 August.

American Authorities Have Returned 10 Looted Antiquities Worth a Combined $1.2 Million Back to India

Eileen Kinsella (2020). American Authorities Have Returned 10 Looted Antiquities Worth a Combined $1.2 Million Back to India. ArtNet News. 20 August.

US Returns 10 Smuggled Artefacts To India; Here Are Six Reasons Why This Is Significant

S. Vijay Kumar (2020). US Returns 10 Smuggled Artefacts To India; Here Are Six Reasons Why This Is Significant. Swarajya Magazine. 15 August.

Calls to repatriate relics after death of controversial British art dealer 'Dynamite Doug'

Nicola Smith, Josie Ensor (2020). Calls to repatriate relics after death of controversial British art dealer 'Dynamite Doug'. The Telegraph. 15 August.

'Adventurer scholar' Douglas Latchford dies in Bangkok, aged 89

Vincent Noce (2020). 'Adventurer scholar' Douglas Latchford dies in Bangkok, aged 89. The Art Newspaper. 10 August.

Kurunegala Mayor and four others face arrest over damaging of historical building

Ifham Nizam (2020). Kurunegala Mayor and four others face arrest over damaging of historical building. The Island. 7 August.

Amman, Perumal idols unearthed from Cauvery river

D Vincent Arockiaraj (2020). Amman, Perumal idols unearthed from Cauvery river. The Times of India. 3 August.

Stolen in 1998, rare Shiva statue on way from London to India

Prasun Sonwalkar (2020). Stolen in 1998, rare Shiva statue on way from London to India. Hindustan Times. 30 July.

Motoko Fujishiro Huthwaite, 'a force of nature' who helped preserve WWII artifacts

Mark E. Lett (2020). Motoko Fujishiro Huthwaite, 'a force of nature' who helped preserve WWII artifacts. The Oakland Press. 22 May.

Artefacts stolen from Pangkor Gallery

The Star (2020). Artefacts stolen from Pangkor Gallery. The Star. 13 May.

No progress in university's `missing coin' case

The Hitavada (2020). No progress in university's `missing coin' case. The Hitavada. 13 May.

Idol Wing CID arrests two in Tirusulam

The Hindu (2020). Idol Wing CID arrests two in Tirusulam. The Hindu. 16 March.

Kingdom works to return artefacts looted during war

Soth Koemsoeun (2020). Kingdom works to return artefacts looted during war. The Phnom Penh Post. 15 March.

The curious case of Mongolia's missing dinosaur fossil and how it made its way home

John Pickrell (2020). The curious case of Mongolia's missing dinosaur fossil and how it made its way home. The South China Morning Post. 15 March.

Karur police recover seven stolen panchaloha idols, gold ornaments

TNN (2020). Karur police recover seven stolen panchaloha idols, gold ornaments. The Times of India. 14 March.

Rajasthan police arrest two who allegedly stole 400-year-old Krishna idol

Hindustan Times (2020). Rajasthan police arrest two who allegedly stole 400-year-old Krishna idol. Hindustan Times. 14 March.

Chandigarh: Burglars strike at temple, make off with silver ornaments worth Rs 3.30L

The Indian Express (2020). Chandigarh: Burglars strike at temple, make off with silver ornaments worth Rs 3.30L. The Indian Express. 13 March.

Precious idols stolen from Purnia temple

TNN (2020). Precious idols stolen from Purnia temple. The Times of India. 13 March.

Jim Sanborn's exhibition `Looted?' explores authenticity and forged antiquity through Cambodian artwork

Danielle Mullan (2020). Jim Sanborn's exhibition `Looted?' explores authenticity and forged antiquity through Cambodian artwork. The Lafayette. 13 March.

India seeks return of 15th century Tamil statue in Oxford

Prasun Sonwalkar (2020). India seeks return of 15th century Tamil statue in Oxford. Hindustan Times. 23 February.

Replicating Nepal's stolen gods

Alisha Sijapati (2020). Replicating Nepal's stolen gods. Nepali Times. 21 February.

Nicolas Cage Once Out Bid Leo DiCaprio On A Stolen Dinosaur Skull... Here's Where It Is Now

Ali Alameh (2020). Nicolas Cage Once Out Bid Leo DiCaprio On A Stolen Dinosaur Skull... Here's Where It Is Now. The Things. 21 February.

India asks Oxford museum to return 'stolen' bronze statue

David Batty (2020). India asks Oxford museum to return 'stolen' bronze statue. The Guardian. 21 February.

Cultural Heritage Administration unveils 2 returned cultural artifacts

Seung-hyun Song (2020). Cultural Heritage Administration unveils 2 returned cultural artifacts. The Korea Herald. 19 February.

`Odisha has turned a major hub of stolen idols'

Daily Pioneer (2020). `Odisha has turned a major hub of stolen idols'. Daily Pioneer. 16 February.

Picture of stolen Thirumangai Alwar idol matches one in London Museum

TNN (2020). Picture of stolen Thirumangai Alwar idol matches one in London Museum. The Times of India. 13 February.

Commune police chief jailed over looted artefacts

Khouth Sophak Chakrya (2020). Commune police chief jailed over looted artefacts. The Phnom Penh Post. 9 February.

Antiquities hunters arrested in Preah Vihear

Khmer Times (2020). Antiquities hunters arrested in Preah Vihear. Khmer Times. 6 February.

Five antique idols seized in Pudukottai

R. Sivaraman (2020). Five antique idols seized in Pudukottai. The Hindu. 5 February.

Desired, stolen, cursed: the history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond

William Dalrymple (2020). Desired, stolen, cursed: the history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond. History Extra. 4 February.

Blood Buddhas: Not just about theft of antiquities, but a portrayal of much deeper malaise of societal apathy towards heritage

Ashish Dhar (2020). Blood Buddhas: Not just about theft of antiquities, but a portrayal of much deeper malaise of societal apathy towards heritage. Op India. 4 February.

Odisha: Precious 12th Century Idol Stolen From Temple In Puri

Ommcom News (2019). Odisha: Precious 12th Century Idol Stolen From Temple In Puri. Ommcom News. 6 August.

India's geologists champion law to protect fossil treasures

Priyanka Pulla (2019). India's geologists champion law to protect fossil treasures. Nature. 5 August.

Antiquities worth millions of dollars misplaced during Dr Samad's time: sources

Ary News (2019). Antiquities worth millions of dollars misplaced during Dr Samad's time: sources. Ary News. 17 February.

Priest steals diamond crown of idol from Mumbai trader's home, held

Express News Service (2019). Priest steals diamond crown of idol from Mumbai trader's home, held. The Indian Express. 17 February.

Two weeks gone by, but cops yet to solve golden crown theft case

TNN (2019). Two weeks gone by, but cops yet to solve golden crown theft case. The Times of India. 16 February.

New film calls for stolen idols to be returned to India

Bhumika Popli (2019). New film calls for stolen idols to be returned to India. The Sunday Guardian. 16 February.

Plea by idol theft kingpin Subash Kapoor dismissed

The Hindu (2019). Plea by idol theft kingpin Subash Kapoor dismissed. The Hindu. 16 February.

Tamil Nadu: Case filed 47 yrs after theft of 7 idols worth Rs 110 crore

TNN (2019). Tamil Nadu: Case filed 47 yrs after theft of 7 idols worth Rs 110 crore. The Times of India. 15 February.

Tamil Nadu Idol Wing police revive 4-decade-old case

V. V. Subramanian (2019). Tamil Nadu Idol Wing police revive 4-decade-old case. The Hindu. 15 February.

One arrested for idol theft

TNN (2019). One arrested for idol theft. The Times of India. 14 February.

Man held in Kanyakumari for idol theft

TNN (2019). Man held in Kanyakumari for idol theft. The Times of India. 13 February.

Stolen bonsai trees `like our children', couple say in plea to thieves

Justin McCurry (2019). Stolen bonsai trees `like our children', couple say in plea to thieves. The Guardian. 13 February.

Anuraag Saxena, India Pride Project in the limelight in `Blood Buddhas' documentary

Tushaar Kuthiala (2019). Anuraag Saxena, India Pride Project in the limelight in `Blood Buddhas' documentary. Connected To India. 12 February.

Picassos, a glass piano and missing billions: scandal of 1MDB reaches court

Hannah Ellis-Petersen (2019). Picassos, a glass piano and missing billions: scandal of 1MDB reaches court. The Guardian. 10 February.

Bid to smuggle antique statue in Peshawar foiled

The Express Tribune (2019). Bid to smuggle antique statue in Peshawar foiled. The Express Tribune. 8 February.

Ex-temple official held in idols theft case

The Hindu (2019). Ex-temple official held in idols theft case. The Hindu. 6 February.

Miscreants loot idols, ornaments from Madhavjew Temple in Cuttack

Pragativadi (2019). Miscreants loot idols, ornaments from Madhavjew Temple in Cuttack. Pragativadi. 6 February.

Andhra police suspect insider job in theft of crowns from Tirupati temple

The News Minute (2019). Andhra police suspect insider job in theft of crowns from Tirupati temple. The News Minute. 4 February.

Three 'asthadhatu' idols stolen from temple: Police

Press Trust of India (2019). Three 'asthadhatu' idols stolen from temple: Police. The Times of India. 3 February.

How the Forbidden City's treasures ended up divided between Beijing and Taipei

Adolfo Arranz (2019). How the Forbidden City's treasures ended up divided between Beijing and Taipei. South China Morning Post. 3 February.

Anger as 'miscreants' are caught on camera toppling ancient pillars at UNESCO-listed temple

News.com.au (2019). Anger as 'miscreants' are caught on camera toppling ancient pillars at UNESCO-listed temple. News.com.au. 1 February.

British museums to relabel colonial treasures

Amit Roy (2019). British museums to relabel colonial treasures. The Telegraph. 23 January.

Foundation denies idols in its possession are stolen

The Hindu (2019). Foundation denies idols in its possession are stolen. The Hindu. 22 January.

Police Investigate Suspected Burglary of Ancient Pagoda in Bago Region

Kaung Myat Min (2019). Police Investigate Suspected Burglary of Ancient Pagoda in Bago Region. The Irrawaddy. 18 January.

Ashtadhatu idol stolen from Manikeswari temple in Odisha

Odisha Sun Times (2019). Ashtadhatu idol stolen from Manikeswari temple in Odisha. Odisha Sun Times. 18 January.

How a history post-graduate masterminded idol thefts in Rajasthan

Jaykishan Sharma (2019). How a history post-graduate masterminded idol thefts in Rajasthan. Hindustan Times. 18 January.

Millennia-old Thai antiquities returned from US Collections

Jintamas Saksornchai (2019). Millennia-old Thai antiquities returned from US Collections. Khaosden. 17 January.

Theft of Nalain Mubarak from Badshahi Mosque: SC orders media to run ads

The News (2019). Theft of Nalain Mubarak from Badshahi Mosque: SC orders media to run ads. The News. 16 January.

Why a 1,200-year-old calligraphy piece angered China

Yvette Tan (2019). Why a 1,200-year-old calligraphy piece angered China. BBC News. 16 January.

National Inventory Of Heritage Sites To Be Created For Conservation, Research Purposes

Fahad Shabbir (2019). National Inventory Of Heritage Sites To Be Created For Conservation, Research Purposes. Urdu Point. 15 January.

Chinese villagers mourn lost deity as Dutch reject claim to mummified monk

Isaac Beech (2018). Chinese villagers mourn lost deity as Dutch reject claim to mummified monk. The Sunday Times. 30 December.

Prince Muffakham Jah lauds police efforts

Express News Service (2018). Prince Muffakham Jah lauds police efforts. The New Indian Express. 29 December.

Exhibition showing achievements of cultural relics protection opens in Beijing

Xinhua (2018). Exhibition showing achievements of cultural relics protection opens in Beijing. CTGN. 28 December.

HR and CE officials complain to DGP against Pon Manickavel

TNN (2018). HR and CE officials complain to DGP against Pon Manickavel. The Times of India. 28 December.

Hyderabad: With few clues, cops crack museum heist

Naveen Kumar (2018). Hyderabad: With few clues, cops crack museum heist. Deccan Chronicle. 27 December.

Conditional bail for DSP arrested in idol theft case

The Hindu (2018). Conditional bail for DSP arrested in idol theft case. The Hindu. 26 December.

Sandalwood tree stolen from Kamatibaug zoo

TNN (2018). Sandalwood tree stolen from Kamatibaug zoo. The Times of India. 23 December.

Navlakha antique theft: Four held

TNN (2018). Navlakha antique theft: Four held. The Times of India. 23 December.

Panchaloha Murugan idol seized, one arrested in guindy

Deccan Chronicle (2018). Panchaloha Murugan idol seized, one arrested in guindy. Deccan Chronicle. 23 December.

Idol theft case: Kiran Rao and Ranvir Shah get anticipatory bail

Priyanka Thirumurthy (2018). Idol theft case: Kiran Rao and Ranvir Shah get anticipatory bail. The News Minute. 22 December.

TN missing idols probe gets murkier

Kumar Chellappan (2018). TN missing idols probe gets murkier. Daily Pioneer. 21 December.

Tomb raiders 'spotted' from space as satellite data reveals looting of ancient sites

James Rogers (2018). Tomb raiders 'spotted' from space as satellite data reveals looting of ancient sites. Fox News. 20 December.

Antiques stolen from Gondal's Navlakha Palace

TNN (2018). Antiques stolen from Gondal's Navlakha Palace. The Times of India. 19 December.

Bronze dragon head believed to have been looted from Old Summer Palace during Second Opium War purchased by anonymous Chinese buyer at Paris auction: reports

Global Times (2018). Bronze dragon head believed to have been looted from Old Summer Palace during Second Opium War purchased by anonymous Chinese buyer at Paris auction: reports. Global Times. 19 December.

Kashmir awaits return of its prized pre-historic treasure

Ubeer Naqushbandi (2018). Kashmir awaits return of its prized pre-historic treasure. Greater Kashmir. 18 December.

Protecting our priceless cultural objects

Joannes Ekaprasetya Tandjung (2018). Protecting our priceless cultural objects. The Jakarta Post. 18 December.

Humanity's collective heritage

Sarwat Ali (2018). Humanity's collective heritage. The News on Sunday. 16 December.

Chinese villagers disappointed about Dutch rejection of mummy Buddha repatriation case

Xinhua (2018). Chinese villagers disappointed about Dutch rejection of mummy Buddha repatriation case. Xinhua. 14 December.

Statue and ornaments of Rani Sati Dadi stolen from Ghatsila temple

The Avenue Mail (2018). Statue and ornaments of Rani Sati Dadi stolen from Ghatsila temple. The Avenue Mail. 13 December.

Special force to guard heritage sites in Telangana

Asif Yar Khan (2018). Special force to guard heritage sites in Telangana. Telengana Today. 13 December.

After a century, a looted relic comes home

Laurie Chen (2018). After a century, a looted relic comes home. Inkstone. 13 December.

Antique Vishnu idol stolen from Siddheswar temple found

Pranjal Baruah (2018). Antique Vishnu idol stolen from Siddheswar temple found. The Times of India. 11 December.

US an Oz ignore India's request for return of stolen idols

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2018). US an Oz ignore India's request for return of stolen idols. The Times of India. 11 December.

Thailand Is Ramping Up Efforts to Recover Cultural Heritage From US Museums, Including the Met

Javier Pes (2018). Thailand Is Ramping Up Efforts to Recover Cultural Heritage From US Museums, Including the Met. ArtNet News. 6 November.

Antique idols stolen from temple

United News of India (2018). Antique idols stolen from temple. United News of India. 3 November.

1 held for theft of temple idols

The Hindu (2018). 1 held for theft of temple idols. The Hindu. 1 November.

Thailand hopefully to get back over 60 looted Thai artworks from overseas

Phatarawadee Phataranawik (2018). Thailand hopefully to get back over 60 looted Thai artworks from overseas. The Nation. 1 November.

A group of Chinese villagers traveled to Amsterdam to ask for the return of a mummified monk

Natasha Frost (2018). A group of Chinese villagers traveled to Amsterdam to ask for the return of a mummified monk. Quartz. 1 November.

Uttar Pradesh: Idols of Ram, Laxman, Janki stolen from temple in Mau

OpIndia (2018). Uttar Pradesh: Idols of Ram, Laxman, Janki stolen from temple in Mau. OpIndia. 31 October.

Seized idols dumped in the open

R. Sivaraman (2018). Seized idols dumped in the open. The Hindu. 30 October.

Viral video of Rajasthan temple robbery being circulated as `theft at Jain temple in Navi Mumbai'

Local Press Co (2018). Viral video of Rajasthan temple robbery being circulated as `theft at Jain temple in Navi Mumbai'. Local Press Co. 29 October.

Antique idols and pillars found buried in the house of Ranvir Shah's associate V Kiran Rao

Gladwin Emmanuel (2018). Antique idols and pillars found buried in the house of Ranvir Shah's associate V Kiran Rao. Mumbai Mirror. 6 October.

Possession of antiquities, artefacts: the legal position

B. Kolappan (2018). Possession of antiquities, artefacts: the legal position. The Hindu. 5 October.

A Postmortem on Trump's Proposed Chinese Art Tariff

Kealey Boyd (2018). A Postmortem on Trump's Proposed Chinese Art Tariff. Hyperallergic. 3 October.

Art or fakes at PNCA?

Munir Ahmed (2018). Art or fakes at PNCA?. Daily Times. 2 October.

Gandhi statue without glasses 18 years after theft

Soumya Pillai (2018). Gandhi statue without glasses 18 years after theft. Hindustan Times. 1 October.

The Bizarre Tale of the `Dinosaur Artist' Who Trafficked in Stolen Fossils

Peter Brannen (2018). The Bizarre Tale of the `Dinosaur Artist' Who Trafficked in Stolen Fossils. The New York Times. 1 October.

India's ancient treasures: Lost and found, but still inaccessible

Samayita Banerjee (2018). India's ancient treasures: Lost and found, but still inaccessible. The Statesman. 20 September.

Police unearth interstate idol theft racket

United News of India (2018). Police unearth interstate idol theft racket. United News of India. 19 September.

Late National Artist's son says 113 paintings worth Bt300 million have gone missing

The Nation (2018). Late National Artist's son says 113 paintings worth Bt300 million have gone missing. The Nation. 19 September.

Govt Hands Over Custody Of Stolen Treasure 'Back To Thief': Scholar

Kashmir Observer (2018). Govt Hands Over Custody Of Stolen Treasure 'Back To Thief': Scholar. Kashmir Observer. 19 September.

Fisherman finds two stolen idols from Kanchi lake

TNN (2018). Fisherman finds two stolen idols from Kanchi lake. The Times of India. 19 September.

`Unesco estimated that India lost 50,000 artefacts till 1989 … our biggest victory has been the narrative war'

The Times of India (2018). `Unesco estimated that India lost 50,000 artefacts till 1989 … our biggest victory has been the narrative war'. The Times of India. 19 September.

Chinese tomb raiders dug underground tunnels to steal priceless objects from 3,000-year-old Yin Xu royal site

Laurie Chen (2018). Chinese tomb raiders dug underground tunnels to steal priceless objects from 3,000-year-old Yin Xu royal site. South China Morning Post. 19 September.

HC laments temple priests' apathy to theft of idols

Press Trust of India (2018). HC laments temple priests' apathy to theft of idols. Business Standard. 18 September.

Chinese residents flock to dig 'ancient silver coins' in the debris of collapsed houses after typhoon Mangkhut left

AFP (2018). Chinese residents flock to dig 'ancient silver coins' in the debris of collapsed houses after typhoon Mangkhut left. The Daily Mail. 18 September.

Chinese art and antiquities spared from Trump's tariffs

Margaret Carrigan (2018). Chinese art and antiquities spared from Trump's tariffs. The Art Newspaper. 18 September.

UoP fails to find thieves who stole Gandhara relic

The Express Tribune (2018). UoP fails to find thieves who stole Gandhara relic. The Express Tribune. 17 September.

Odisha: Six stolen Astadhatu idols recovered a month after

Express News Service (2018). Odisha: Six stolen Astadhatu idols recovered a month after. The New Indian Express. 15 September.

Precious Astadhatu Idols Stolen From Radhakanta Temple Recovered

Devbrat Patnaik (2018). Precious Astadhatu Idols Stolen From Radhakanta Temple Recovered. Odisha TV. 14 September.

Buddha statue pulled from Sotheby's auction on suspicion it may be from China Unesco site

Simone McCarthy (2018). Buddha statue pulled from Sotheby's auction on suspicion it may be from China Unesco site. South China Morning Post. 14 September.

Idols stolen from Jain temple in MP

Press Trust of India (2018). Idols stolen from Jain temple in MP. Business Standard. 13 September.

Theft Of Aurangzeb-Era Quran Copy: CBI Gives Up, HC Adjourns PIL

Marouf Ali (2018). Theft Of Aurangzeb-Era Quran Copy: CBI Gives Up, HC Adjourns PIL. Kashmir Observer. 13 September.

Hyderabad: Security to be beefed up in Nizam's Museum

Aikik Sur (2018). Hyderabad: Security to be beefed up in Nizam's Museum. The New Indian Express. 13 September.

No decision on Tamil Nadu government order to transfer idol theft cases: CBI

Press Trust of India (2018). No decision on Tamil Nadu government order to transfer idol theft cases: CBI. The Economic Times. 12 September.

Another dancing Shiva in the eye of a storm

Vijay Kumar (2018). Another dancing Shiva in the eye of a storm. The Times of India. 12 September.

Dancing Shiva at Art Gallery of South Australia was stolen from India

Michaela Boland, Penny Timms (2018). Dancing Shiva at Art Gallery of South Australia was stolen from India. ABC Australia. 12 September.

Hyderabad police recovers gold tiffin box, artifacts stolen from Nizam's Museum; nabs two

International Business Times (2018). Hyderabad police recovers gold tiffin box, artifacts stolen from Nizam's Museum; nabs two. International Business Times. 11 September.

Idol wing starts probe at Srirangam

TNN (2018). Idol wing starts probe at Srirangam. The Times of India. 7 September.

Market for stolen Buddhist statues widens; rightful owners at a loss

The Asahi Shimbun (2018). Market for stolen Buddhist statues widens; rightful owners at a loss. The Asahi Shimbun. 7 September.

'The Dinosaur Artist' Review: Old Bones Are Big Business

Richard Conniff (2018). 'The Dinosaur Artist' Review: Old Bones Are Big Business. The Wall Street Journal. 6 September.

No upkeep of heritage splendour for decades

Syed Akbar (2018). No upkeep of heritage splendour for decades. The Times of India. 6 September.

Birmingham museum returns stolen sculpture to India

Erin Edgemon (2018). Birmingham museum returns stolen sculpture to India. AL. 5 September.

Two stunning 12th century antiques repatriated to India by New York District Attorney and US Homeland Security Investigations teams

Nikhila Natarajan (2018). Two stunning 12th century antiques repatriated to India by New York District Attorney and US Homeland Security Investigations teams. First Post. 5 September.

Thane: Rs 60-lakh temple theft; six arrested in 8 hours

Express News Service (2018). Thane: Rs 60-lakh temple theft; six arrested in 8 hours. The Indian Express. 4 September.

When you fight the good fight: tracking down stolen idols

Sweta Akundi (2018). When you fight the good fight: tracking down stolen idols. The Hindu. 3 September.

Book on idol thefts launched

The Hindu (2018). Book on idol thefts launched. The Hindu. 3 September.

Hyderabad: Burglars break into Nizam's museum, steal valuable items

Srinath Vudali (2018). Hyderabad: Burglars break into Nizam's museum, steal valuable items. The Times of India. 3 September.

Antique silver articles stolen from Wankaner palace

TNN (2018). Antique silver articles stolen from Wankaner palace. The Times of India. 21 July.

Heritage lotus symbol stolen from Charles 'Hindoo' Stuart's tomb at South Part Street Cemetery

Priyanka Dasgupta (2018). Heritage lotus symbol stolen from Charles 'Hindoo' Stuart's tomb at South Part Street Cemetery. The Times of India. 21 July.

Exploring ways to bring back Kohinoor diamond, other antiquities: VK Singh

Press Trust of India (2018). Exploring ways to bring back Kohinoor diamond, other antiquities: VK Singh. India Today. 18 July.

China launches nationwide crackdown on smuggling of relics, antiques

Siqi Cao (2018). China launches nationwide crackdown on smuggling of relics, antiques. Global Times. 17 July.

Heritage chairs in Delhi: FIR filed

TNN (2018). Heritage chairs in Delhi: FIR filed. The Times of India. 15 July.

Oz seeks FIRs of stolen idols cases in English

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2018). Oz seeks FIRs of stolen idols cases in English. The Times of India. 15 July.

Stolen National Museum artefact recovered, one held

The Hindu (2018). Stolen National Museum artefact recovered, one held. The Hindu. 14 July.

Stolen 1,500-yr-old statue head returns to China

Associated Press (2018). Stolen 1,500-yr-old statue head returns to China. Daily Pakistan. 14 July.

Idol theft: HC pulls up government for dragging its feet

TNN (2018). Idol theft: HC pulls up government for dragging its feet. The Times of India. 14 July.

In India, a Missing Key to a Temple's Treasure Vault Ignites a Furor Image

Kai Schultz, Suhasini Raj (2018). In India, a Missing Key to a Temple's Treasure Vault Ignites a Furor Image. The New York Times. 14 July.

Frequent incidents of idol thefts irk HC no end

Mohamed Imranullah (2018). Frequent incidents of idol thefts irk HC no end. The Hindu. 12 July.

One arrested in temple theft case

The Hindu (2018). One arrested in temple theft case. The Hindu. 12 July.

3 metal idols stolen from city temple

TNN (2018). 3 metal idols stolen from city temple. The Times of India. 12 July.

Idol theft complaints get Madras HC's goat

Mohamed Imranullah (2018). Idol theft complaints get Madras HC's goat. The Hindu. 12 July.

Idol theft cases will be transferred to CBI if no strong action taken: Madras High Court

Express News Service (2018). Idol theft cases will be transferred to CBI if no strong action taken: Madras High Court. The New Indian Express. 12 July.

Pazhavoor Idol Theft: Notorious Smuggler's Aide Arrested Thirteen Years After Crime

Swarajya Magazine (2018). Pazhavoor Idol Theft: Notorious Smuggler's Aide Arrested Thirteen Years After Crime. Swarajya Magazine. 11 July.

Iron chain worth crores stolen from Arunachal's 15th-16th century old bridge

Damien Lepcha (2018). Iron chain worth crores stolen from Arunachal's 15th-16th century old bridge. Northeast Now. 10 July.

Customs withholds export cache, asks UT: Is it your heritage?

Aditi Tandon (2018). Customs withholds export cache, asks UT: Is it your heritage?. The Tribune. 10 July.

TDB to honour 'girl' who helped crack temple theft

Express News Service (2018). TDB to honour 'girl' who helped crack temple theft. The New Indian Express. 10 July.

Miscreants loot Hanuman temple in Keonjhar

Update Odisha (2018). Miscreants loot Hanuman temple in Keonjhar. Update Odisha. 8 July.

Idol theft accused arrested in Tirunelveli

Rudhran Baraasu (2018). Idol theft accused arrested in Tirunelveli. Deccan Chronicle. 8 July.

Palani idol theft: former HR&CE; official surrenders

The Hindu (2018). Palani idol theft: former HR&CE; official surrenders. The Hindu. 7 July.

Why cash-strapped Air India's priceless artefacts will not be sold off

Sneha Bhura (2018). Why cash-strapped Air India's priceless artefacts will not be sold off. The Week. 6 July.

Three men are arrested for stealing artefacts

Khouth Sophak Chakrya (2018). Three men are arrested for stealing artefacts. The Phnom Penh Post. 5 July.

Man charged with theft of artefacts from pagoda

Buth Reaksmey Kongkea (2018). Man charged with theft of artefacts from pagoda. Khmer Times. 5 July.

Jaya Durga 'Astadhatu' Idols, Crown Stolen From Temple At Sakhigopal

Odisha TV (2018). Jaya Durga 'Astadhatu' Idols, Crown Stolen From Temple At Sakhigopal. Odisha TV. 30 June.

Historians elated over return of icons

L. Renganathan (2018). Historians elated over return of icons. The Hindu. 31 May.

Of Chennai, idol theft and a crime-thriller

The Hindu (2018). Of Chennai, idol theft and a crime-thriller. The Hindu. 28 April.

AMU forms panel to probe missing artefacts

Anuja Jaiswal (2018). AMU forms panel to probe missing artefacts. The Times of India. 27 April.

Brick stolen from Ayutthaya temple mailed back

The Nation (2018). Brick stolen from Ayutthaya temple mailed back. The Nation. 25 April.

Uttarakhand jeweller who was in cahoots with gang lands in Chandigarh police net

Hindustan Times (2018). Uttarakhand jeweller who was in cahoots with gang lands in Chandigarh police net. Hindustan Times. 23 April.

Two relics of Old Summer Palace handed back

ECNS (2018). Two relics of Old Summer Palace handed back. ECNS. 20 April.

Most retrieved idols yet to be restored

The Himalayan Times (2018). Most retrieved idols yet to be restored. The Himalayan Times. 16 April.

Terracotta warrior damaged in U.S. to be repaired

Liping Gu (2018). Terracotta warrior damaged in U.S. to be repaired. ECNS. 16 April.

Thieves try to steal cannon from fort, wake up a village

Rajesh Jauhri (2018). Thieves try to steal cannon from fort, wake up a village. The Times of India. 16 April.

HC irked over poor records of antiquities in museums

Debashish Karmakar (2018). HC irked over poor records of antiquities in museums. The Times of India. 14 April.

Seven 'ashtadhatu' idols stolen from Narghoghi

Press Trust of India (2018). Seven 'ashtadhatu' idols stolen from Narghoghi. The Hindu. 13 April.

Chinese pool personal money and resources to buy back artifacts lost overseas

Yiqian Zhang (2018). Chinese pool personal money and resources to buy back artifacts lost overseas. Global Times. 12 April.

CBI seizes 81 antique artefacts; trader quizzed

Devesh K. Pandey (2018). CBI seizes 81 antique artefacts; trader quizzed. The Hindu. 12 April.

Thieves' temple run continues, target two more places in city

The Tribune (2018). Thieves' temple run continues, target two more places in city. The Tribune. 12 April.

70 million-year-old dinosaur skull gets caught in an international custody battle

Kevin Krause (2018). 70 million-year-old dinosaur skull gets caught in an international custody battle. The Dallas Morning News. 12 April.

CBI busts antique smuggling racket, retrieves 81 artifacts

ANI (2018). CBI busts antique smuggling racket, retrieves 81 artifacts. Business Standard. 12 April.

Another temple heist: 10 gold-plated crowns, 9 canopies stolen in Sec 19

TNN (2018). Another temple heist: 10 gold-plated crowns, 9 canopies stolen in Sec 19. The Times of India. 11 April.

Temple looted

Express News Service (2018). Temple looted. The New Indian Express. 11 April.

10 wooden idols go missing from temple in Mamallapuram

TNN (2018). 10 wooden idols go missing from temple in Mamallapuram. The Times of India. 11 April.

Taiwan and U.K. to Ban Ivory Trade

Wild Aid (2018). Taiwan and U.K. to Ban Ivory Trade. Taiwan News. 11 April.

Thieves hoping to strike it rich, land up with only fake ornaments in Chandigarh

Hindustan Times (2018). Thieves hoping to strike it rich, land up with only fake ornaments in Chandigarh. Hindustan Times. 11 April.

Philadelphia apologizes to China for damaged terracotta warrior

Liping Gu (2018). Philadelphia apologizes to China for damaged terracotta warrior. ECNS. 8 April.

Kundapur: Theft at Uppunda Venkataramana temple, ornaments worth lacs stolen

Silvester D'Souza (2018). Kundapur: Theft at Uppunda Venkataramana temple, ornaments worth lacs stolen. Daiji World. 7 April.

Bringing our Gods home

Sahina Shrestha (2018). Bringing our Gods home. Nepali Times. 6 April.

Bizman Ranvir Shah fails to appear before Idol wing CID in connection to stolen antique case

Gladwin Emmanuel (2018). Bizman Ranvir Shah fails to appear before Idol wing CID in connection to stolen antique case. Mumbai Mirror. 6 April.

The Met Will Return Looted Statues of Sages and Goddesses to Both India and Nepal

Sarah Cascone (2018). The Met Will Return Looted Statues of Sages and Goddesses to Both India and Nepal. ArtNet News. 5 April.

New York Met returns stolen idols to Nepal

AFP (2018). New York Met returns stolen idols to Nepal. The Nation. 5 April.

Cleaners accidentally throw away Swiss artist's 'Unhappy Meal' sculpture

George Mills (2018). Cleaners accidentally throw away Swiss artist's 'Unhappy Meal' sculpture. The Local. 4 April.

Stolen idols returned to Nepal

The Himalayan Times (2018). Stolen idols returned to Nepal. The Himalayan Times. 4 April.

1,000-year-old Apsara to Return Home from US

Archana Jyoti (2018). 1,000-year-old Apsara to Return Home from US. The Pioneer. 3 April.

Palani Temple Case Transferred Out Of Idol Wing

Swarajya Magazine (2018). Palani Temple Case Transferred Out Of Idol Wing. Swarajya Magazine. 3 April.

The Decades-Long Dispute Over Artwork Owned by Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Is Going to Trial

Eileen Kinsella (2018). The Decades-Long Dispute Over Artwork Owned by Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Is Going to Trial. ArtNet News. 3 April.

TN police begin Palani idol 'theft' case investigation

Press Trust of India (2018). TN police begin Palani idol 'theft' case investigation. News Today. 29 March.

Inquiry into 'irregularities' in manufacture of temple idols begins

Press Trust of India (2018). Inquiry into 'irregularities' in manufacture of temple idols begins. Business Standard. 29 March.

China probes if ancient bronze vessel to be auctioned in UK was looted

Yujing Liu (2018). China probes if ancient bronze vessel to be auctioned in UK was looted. South China Morning Post. 29 March.

Chinese netizens call for return of stolen ancient bronze vessel set for auction in UK

Luo Yunzhou (2018). Chinese netizens call for return of stolen ancient bronze vessel set for auction in UK. Global Times. 28 March.

An Instagram-Baiting Museum in Indonesia Is Ripping Off Chris Burden and Yayoi Kusama

Sarah Cascone (2018). An Instagram-Baiting Museum in Indonesia Is Ripping Off Chris Burden and Yayoi Kusama. ArtNet News. 26 March.

Mongolia to recover dinosaur fossils from South Korea, France

AKI Press (2018). Mongolia to recover dinosaur fossils from South Korea, France. AKI Press. 24 March.

Social media buzz around TV series on Chinese museums that could highlight country's 1.67 million 'stolen' objects

Louise Moon (2018). Social media buzz around TV series on Chinese museums that could highlight country's 1.67 million 'stolen' objects. South China Morning Post. 23 March.

Taiwan samurai sword attacker jailed for 7 years

AFP (2018). Taiwan samurai sword attacker jailed for 7 years. Channel News Asia. 22 March.

Ancient Ayutthaya temple damaged by drama-obsessed tourists

The Nation (2018). Ancient Ayutthaya temple damaged by drama-obsessed tourists. The Nation. 22 March.

Settlement reached in saga over Chinese buyer's unpaid Richter bill

Georgina Adam (2018). Settlement reached in saga over Chinese buyer's unpaid Richter bill. The Art Newspaper. 22 March.

Locals have mixed reaction to Bagan's pagoda climbing ban

Ei Ei Thu (2018). Locals have mixed reaction to Bagan's pagoda climbing ban. Myanmar Times. 21 March.

Nepali artefacts taken to Denmark: 'Six decades on, too easy to call collectors thieves'

OnlineKhabar (2018). Nepali artefacts taken to Denmark: 'Six decades on, too easy to call collectors thieves'. OnlineKhabar. 1 February.

Where is Kashmir's 50,000 year old mammoth?

Arif Shafi Wani (2018). Where is Kashmir's 50,000 year old mammoth?. Greater Kashmir. 30 January.

'What about idols stolen before 1992?'

R. Sivaraman (2018). 'What about idols stolen before 1992?'. The Hindu. 30 January.

Toughest guards of Beijing's Palace Museum have uncanny speed, vicious bite

The Straits Times (2018). Toughest guards of Beijing's Palace Museum have uncanny speed, vicious bite. The Straits Times. 30 January.

The Nataraja Idol Case Illustrates Padma Bhushan Dr Nagaswamy's Contribution To Indian Heritage

Amarnath Govindarajan (2018). The Nataraja Idol Case Illustrates Padma Bhushan Dr Nagaswamy's Contribution To Indian Heritage. Swarajya Magazine. 27 January.

100-year-old panchaloha idol stolen from temple

TNN (2018). 100-year-old panchaloha idol stolen from temple. The Times of India. 25 January.

372 stone idols, 832 icons stolen since 1992, government tells HC

Mohamed Imranullah (2018). 372 stone idols, 832 icons stolen since 1992, government tells HC. The Hindu. 25 January.

Idol smuggle cuffs on one

Sibdas Kundu (2018). Idol smuggle cuffs on one. Telegraph India. 23 January.

Shipwreck Scavengers Reportedly Dumped Remains of WWII Sailors in Mass Grave

George Dvorsky (2018). Shipwreck Scavengers Reportedly Dumped Remains of WWII Sailors in Mass Grave. Gizmodo. 23 January.

1,200 ancient idols stolen from Tamil Nadu temples in 25 years: Audit

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2018). 1,200 ancient idols stolen from Tamil Nadu temples in 25 years: Audit. The Times of India. 23 January.

Balasore Temple Idol Theft: Kingpin Of Antique Smuggling Racket Arrested From UP

Press Trust of India (2018). Balasore Temple Idol Theft: Kingpin Of Antique Smuggling Racket Arrested From UP. The Samaya. 22 January.

Dennis Oppenheim Sculpture Is Destroyed After City Officials Claim It Has "No Artistic Value"

Claire Voon (2018). Dennis Oppenheim Sculpture Is Destroyed After City Officials Claim It Has "No Artistic Value". Hyperallergic. 18 January.

Christie's Employee and Former CIA Officer Is Accused of Betraying Informants in China

Benjamin Sutton (2018). Christie's Employee and Former CIA Officer Is Accused of Betraying Informants in China. Hyperallergic. 17 January.

A Christie's Security Staffer Has Been Accused of Being a Deadly Chinese Spy

Eileen Kinsella (2018). A Christie's Security Staffer Has Been Accused of Being a Deadly Chinese Spy. ArtNet News. 17 January.

ASI to write to Australian museum over stolen idols

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2018). ASI to write to Australian museum over stolen idols. The Times of India. 17 January.

Fire rips through maritime museum in Indonesian capital

Tatan Syuflana (2018). Fire rips through maritime museum in Indonesian capital. The Washington Times. 16 January.

Udupi: Thieves return part of silver items stolen from Daivasthana

Daiji World (2018). Udupi: Thieves return part of silver items stolen from Daivasthana. Daiji World. 15 January.

Teen foils 'theft attempt' at Curca church

TNN (2018). Teen foils 'theft attempt' at Curca church. The Times of India. 14 January.

'Bring back stolen Buddhist statue to Amaravati'

TNN (2018). 'Bring back stolen Buddhist statue to Amaravati'. The Times of India. 10 January.

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh urged to bring back sculptures

Mahesh Avadhutha (2018). Telangana, Andhra Pradesh urged to bring back sculptures. Deccan Chronicle. 10 January.

Chinese antique dealer 'hired gang of tomb raiders and used stolen artefact as a coffee table'

Catherine Wong (2018). Chinese antique dealer 'hired gang of tomb raiders and used stolen artefact as a coffee table'. South China Morning Post. 10 January.

शिव मंदिर से पार्वती-गणेश की मूर्ति चोरी

Parvatiganesh Idol Stolen From Shiv Temple

Jagran (2018). शिव मंदिर से पार्वती-गणेश की मूर्ति चोरी. Jagran. 9 January.

Thieves strike at temple in Sec 24

The Tribune (2018). Thieves strike at temple in Sec 24. The Tribune. 9 January.

India retrieves 12th-century Brahma-Brahmani idol from London, others to follow soon

Sanjeev K. Ahuja (2018). India retrieves 12th-century Brahma-Brahmani idol from London, others to follow soon. Hindustan Times. 9 January.

मन्दिर से अष्टधातु की 3 मूर्तियाँ चोरी, मूर्तियों की कीमत लाखों रुपये

Three Ashtadhutra statues stolen from temple

Akhand Bharat News (2018). मन्दिर से अष्टधातु की 3 मूर्तियाँ चोरी, मूर्तियों की कीमत लाखों रुपये. Akhand Bharat News. 8 January.

PIL questions shifting of ancient idols to 'icon centres'

Mohamed Imranullah (2018). PIL questions shifting of ancient idols to 'icon centres'. The Hindu. 7 January.

Durga Temple broken in, valuables stolen

The Hitavada (2018). Durga Temple broken in, valuables stolen. The Hitavada. 6 January.

Stolen idols in the U.S. must be brought back: art enthusiasts

R. Sivaraman (2018). Stolen idols in the U.S. must be brought back: art enthusiasts. The Hindu. 6 January.

HC warns of CBI probe over pending idol thefts

Press Trust of India (2018). HC warns of CBI probe over pending idol thefts. News Today. 5 January.

Theft in Digamber Jain Temple in Debari

Udaipur Times (2018). Theft in Digamber Jain Temple in Debari. Udaipur Times. 5 January.

50 ancient idols, statues of deities restored

Ujjwal Satyal (2018). 50 ancient idols, statues of deities restored. The Himalayan Times. 5 January.

Kashmir heritage: Tale of a mammoth loss

Khalid Bashir Ajmad (2018). Kashmir heritage: Tale of a mammoth loss. Greater Kashmir. 5 January.

Ugandan tourism ministry hails China's "fantastic" ivory trade ban

Xinhua (2018). Ugandan tourism ministry hails China's "fantastic" ivory trade ban. Xinhua. 4 January.

यति स्थान मंदिर से मूर्ति की चोरी

Jagran (2018). यति स्थान मंदिर से मूर्ति की चोरी. Jagran. 3 January.

5.75kg gold stolen from idol, police begin investigation

TNN (2018). 5.75kg gold stolen from idol, police begin investigation. The Times of India. 3 January.

Thieves Steal Qatari Jewels in Brazen Theft at Ducal Palace in Venice

Elisabetta Povoledo (2018). Thieves Steal Qatari Jewels in Brazen Theft at Ducal Palace in Venice. The New York Times. 3 January.

19 cases of theft of antiquities reported in 3 years: Govt

Press Trust of India (2018). 19 cases of theft of antiquities reported in 3 years: Govt. The New Indian Express. 1 January.

Idol theft anger at cops

Sibdas Kundu (2017). Idol theft anger at cops. The Telegraph. 29 December.

Safety tags in museums

Debraj Mitra (2017). Safety tags in museums. The Telegraph. 29 December.

Gov't seeks to toughen up laws to address art forgery

Yonhap News Agency (2017). Gov't seeks to toughen up laws to address art forgery. Yonhap News Agency. 26 December.

Dinosaur footprint damaged, fossils from Jurassic era lying scattered

TNN (2017). Dinosaur footprint damaged, fossils from Jurassic era lying scattered. The Times of India. 22 December.

RM10k Sleeping Buddha idol stolen while devotees pray

Imran Hilmy (2017). RM10k Sleeping Buddha idol stolen while devotees pray. The Sun Daily. 21 December.

Jayanagar temple theft leaves cops baffled, clueless

Tushar Kaushik (2017). Jayanagar temple theft leaves cops baffled, clueless. The New Indian Express. 21 December.

Bullets fly as cops bust Buddha robbers at Bombing Handan festival

Keoni Everington (2017). Bullets fly as cops bust Buddha robbers at Bombing Handan festival. Taiwan News. 21 December.

Quran theft: Court seeks fresh status report from CBI

Ishfaq Tantry (2017). Quran theft: Court seeks fresh status report from CBI. The Tribune. 17 December.

Overseas Chinese help recover looted relics from abroad

Liping Gu (2017). Overseas Chinese help recover looted relics from abroad. ECNS. 17 December.

Home isn't where the art is

Sanyukta Shrestha (2017). Home isn't where the art is. The Kathmandu Post. 16 December.

Auction of Chandigarh's heritage furniture Continues unabated: Chairs sold for over Rs 20 lakh in New York

Express News Service (2017). Auction of Chandigarh's heritage furniture Continues unabated: Chairs sold for over Rs 20 lakh in New York. The Indian Express. 14 December.

Ivory sales in China finally end this month. But elephants aren't yet safe.

Simon Denyer (2017). Ivory sales in China finally end this month. But elephants aren't yet safe.. The Washington Post. 14 December.

Temples in Taiwan upgrading security after thieves steal deities, try to mail them to China

Duncan DeAeth (2017). Temples in Taiwan upgrading security after thieves steal deities, try to mail them to China. Taiwan News. 12 December.

Sunken ancient Chinese treasure returns home

Xinhua (2017). Sunken ancient Chinese treasure returns home. Xinhua. 11 December.

पीरो के तारा मंदिर से गहने चुराये व मूर्ति तोड़ी, रोड पर उतरे लोग

Jewellery stolen and idol broken in Tara temple in Piro

Live Hindustan (2017). पीरो के तारा मंदिर से गहने चुराये व मूर्ति तोड़ी, रोड पर उतरे लोग. Live Hindustan. 11 December.

200 साल पुराने मंदिर से चोरी गई श्रीराम जानकी की मूर्तियां गन्ने के खेत में मिलीं

Idols stolen from 200-year-old temple found in sugarcane field

Live Hindustan (2017). 200 साल पुराने मंदिर से चोरी गई श्रीराम जानकी की मूर्तियां गन्ने के खेत में मिलीं. Live Hindustan. 11 December.

Site identified for icon centre at Tiruvanaikoil

R. Rajaram (2017). Site identified for icon centre at Tiruvanaikoil. The Hindu. 9 December.

How to Tell If a Dinosaur Is Fake

Ed Yong (2017). How to Tell If a Dinosaur Is Fake. The Atlantic. 8 December.

Looted Angkor jewellery returned to Cambodia

AFP (2017). Looted Angkor jewellery returned to Cambodia. The Hindu. 7 December.

Smuggled fossil 'very weird' new species of amphibious dinosaur, say experts

Nicola Davis (2017). Smuggled fossil 'very weird' new species of amphibious dinosaur, say experts. The Guardian. 6 December.

Imelda Marcos' ex-secretary sentenced over stolen masterpieces

Inquirer (2017). Imelda Marcos' ex-secretary sentenced over stolen masterpieces. Inquirer. 6 December.

Thriving trade in stolen Indian artefacts: DRI Report

Pradeep Thakur (2017). Thriving trade in stolen Indian artefacts: DRI Report. The Times of India. 4 December.

Loss of heritage is loss of living culture

Sangita Shrestha (2017). Loss of heritage is loss of living culture. My Republica. 28 November.

Trio Busted with 60 Stolen Pagoda Statues

Coconuts Yangon (2017). Trio Busted with 60 Stolen Pagoda Statues. Coconuts Yangon. 24 November.

Goddess Lakshmi's crown missing in Puri Jagannath Temple

Pragativadi (2017). Goddess Lakshmi's crown missing in Puri Jagannath Temple. Pragativadi. 24 November.

Idols stolen from Lalitpur's Rudrayani Temple

The Himalayan Times (2017). Idols stolen from Lalitpur's Rudrayani Temple. The Himalayan Times. 24 November.

Inspired by Dhoom, man posed as scholar and stole shawls worth Rs 2cr from Delhi museum

Shubhomoy Sikdar (2017). Inspired by Dhoom, man posed as scholar and stole shawls worth Rs 2cr from Delhi museum. Hindustan Times. 24 November.

Police recover Buddha heads

Mengxi Gu (2017). Police recover Buddha heads. ECNS. 23 November.

Chinese gang face charges over Buddhist temple raid

Alice Shen (2017). Chinese gang face charges over Buddhist temple raid. South China Morning Post. 22 November.

Indonesia Can't Stop Its Illegal Treasure Hunters

Adi Renaldi (2017). Indonesia Can't Stop Its Illegal Treasure Hunters. Vice. 20 November.

Air India's massive art collection comes under scrutiny

Samanth Subramanian (2017). Air India's massive art collection comes under scrutiny. The National. 20 November.

Devout thief at Howrah temple

The Telegraph (2017). Devout thief at Howrah temple. The Telegraph. 20 November.

CBI pulled up for 'shoddy probe' in idol theft case

Nirnimesh Kumar (2017). CBI pulled up for 'shoddy probe' in idol theft case. The Hindu. 20 November.

Idol theft case: Witness identifies suspended DSP

TNN (2017). Idol theft case: Witness identifies suspended DSP. The Times of India. 20 November.

Archaeology dept to probe gold antiquities theft in Sirkap

Amjad Iqbal (2017). Archaeology dept to probe gold antiquities theft in Sirkap. Dawn. 19 November.

Tomb raider gangs arrested after Chinese police smash ring that stole priceless artefacts from Han dynasty graves

Zhen Liu (2017). Tomb raider gangs arrested after Chinese police smash ring that stole priceless artefacts from Han dynasty graves. South China Morning Post. 19 November.

Aussie museum seeks more info on six stolen TN idols

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2017). Aussie museum seeks more info on six stolen TN idols. The Times of India. 19 November.

Patriotic collectors boost market for ancient Chinese artefacts

Ben Bland (2017). Patriotic collectors boost market for ancient Chinese artefacts. Financial Times. 18 November.

New Website Aims to Bring Home Missing Treasures

Liya Fan (2017). New Website Aims to Bring Home Missing Treasures. Sixth Tone. 17 November.

China launches lost cultural relics information website

Dehua Chi (2017). China launches lost cultural relics information website. GB Times. 17 November.

1,500 year old statues left in the trash at National Museum

Hafeez Tunio (2017). 1,500 year old statues left in the trash at National Museum. The Express Tribune. 17 November.

Delhi museum thieves held in Kolkata

TNN (2017). Delhi museum thieves held in Kolkata. The Times of India. 15 November.

Golden idol lifter arrested, articles seized

Siasat (2017). Golden idol lifter arrested, articles seized. Siasat. 15 November.

Officials negligence leads to gold ornaments theft

The Nation (2017). Officials negligence leads to gold ornaments theft. The Nation. 15 November.

Mumbai Unit Of DRI Arrests Antique Sculpture Smuggler In Delhi

Press Trust of India (2017). Mumbai Unit Of DRI Arrests Antique Sculpture Smuggler In Delhi. Mid-day. 14 November.

Inside Maharaja's belly: How Air India's paintings scam was buried for years

Chankesh Rao (2017). Inside Maharaja's belly: How Air India's paintings scam was buried for years. India Samvad. 13 November.

FIR Against Air India Ex-Executive Director For Allegedly Stealing Painting By Renowned Artist

Press Trust of India (2017). FIR Against Air India Ex-Executive Director For Allegedly Stealing Painting By Renowned Artist. NDTV. 12 November.

Thieves target Jain temple 2nd time in 2 months, get away with 25kg silver

TNN (2017). Thieves target Jain temple 2nd time in 2 months, get away with 25kg silver. The Times of India. 12 November.

Artefact at Louvre raises doubt

R. Sivaraman (2017). Artefact at Louvre raises doubt. The Hindu. 11 November.

ASI orders nationwide survey of 92 'missing' monuments

Dibyendu Mondal (2017). ASI orders nationwide survey of 92 'missing' monuments. Sunday Guardian Live. 11 November.

The Chinese art and antique market in Britain: challenges and opportunities

Lauren Xandra (2017). The Chinese art and antique market in Britain: challenges and opportunities. The Global Legal Post. 9 November.

China butterfly smugglers jailed and fined by Jinan court

BBC News (2017). China butterfly smugglers jailed and fined by Jinan court. BBC News. 8 November.

American Student Falls to Death from Bagan Temple

Coconuts Yangon (2017). American Student Falls to Death from Bagan Temple. Coconuts Yangon. 8 November.

Idol theft case: Masterminds arrested

TNN (2017). Idol theft case: Masterminds arrested. The Times of India. 7 November.

3 held, 23-year-old idol theft case cracked

TNN (2017). 3 held, 23-year-old idol theft case cracked. The Times of India. 6 November.

The world's biggest grave robbery: Asia's disappearing WWII shipwrecks

Oliver Holmes, Monica Ulmanu, Simon Roberts (2017). The world's biggest grave robbery: Asia's disappearing WWII shipwrecks. The Guardian. 3 November.

'Antique smuggler' booked by DRI: US Homeland Security starts investigation

Khushboo Narayan (2017). 'Antique smuggler' booked by DRI: US Homeland Security starts investigation. The Indian Express. 2 November.

DRI to seek US help to probe purchase of smuggled Indian artefacts in Hong Kong

Pratik Salunke (2017). DRI to seek US help to probe purchase of smuggled Indian artefacts in Hong Kong. Hindustan Times. 2 November.

16 Kashmiri shawls stolen from craft museum in Delhi

Karn Pratap Singh (2017). 16 Kashmiri shawls stolen from craft museum in Delhi. Hindustan Times. 2 November.

Panchaloha idol worth Rs 5L stolen from temple

Express News Service (2017). Panchaloha idol worth Rs 5L stolen from temple. The New Indian Express. 31 October.

Gods For Sale: Misplaced Priorities And Mercantilism In The Antiquities Bill 2017

Anuraag Saxena, J. Sai Deepak (2017). Gods For Sale: Misplaced Priorities And Mercantilism In The Antiquities Bill 2017. Swarajya Magazine. 28 October.

An Insufficient Antiquities Bill

Anuraag Saxena, J.Sai Deepak (2017). An Insufficient Antiquities Bill. The Pioneer. 27 October.

Ancient Ganesh idol stolen

Express News Service (2017). Ancient Ganesh idol stolen. The New Indian Express. 26 October.

CISF teams to guard Allahabad Museum

Vinod Khanal (2017). CISF teams to guard Allahabad Museum. The Times of India. 26 October.

Beyond Genghis Khan: how looting threatens to erase Mongolia's history

William Taylor (2017). Beyond Genghis Khan: how looting threatens to erase Mongolia's history. The Guardian. 26 October.

HC seeks report on steps taken for digitisation of art objects

Millennium Post (2017). HC seeks report on steps taken for digitisation of art objects. Millennium Post. 22 October.

The man who stole gods

Narayan Lakshman (2017). The man who stole gods. The Hindu. 21 October.

The murky trail of stolen antiquities

A. Srivathsan (2017). The murky trail of stolen antiquities. The Hindu. 21 October.

File Status Report On Preservation Of Artifacts And Manuscripts In National Museum: Delhi HC

Apoorva Mandhani (2017). File Status Report On Preservation Of Artifacts And Manuscripts In National Museum: Delhi HC. Live Law. 21 October.

Islamic State's looting of antiquities is rising but hard facts remain scarce

Vincent Noce (2017). Islamic State's looting of antiquities is rising but hard facts remain scarce. The Art Newspaper. 19 October.

How Qatar sidestepped the UK export system again

Martin Bailey (2017). How Qatar sidestepped the UK export system again. The Art Newspaper. 17 October.

Tourism Ministry to lay more emphasis on saving, protecting shipwrecks, artefacts

Kelly Koh (2017). Tourism Ministry to lay more emphasis on saving, protecting shipwrecks, artefacts. New Straits Times. 17 October.

Sword attacker charged with murder attempt

Li-chung Chien (2017). Sword attacker charged with murder attempt. Taipei Times. 14 October.

'Join hands to fight idol theft'

The Hindu (2017). 'Join hands to fight idol theft'. The Hindu. 14 October.

HC asks officials to join hands to fight idol theft

The Hindu (2017). HC asks officials to join hands to fight idol theft. The Hindu. 13 October.

A Chinese Museum Has Removed Photographs Comparing Africans to Animals After a Public Outcry

Sarah Cascone (2017). A Chinese Museum Has Removed Photographs Comparing Africans to Animals After a Public Outcry. ArtNet News. 13 October.

36-yr-old case: HC stays order of cost on CBI's sr officer

Outlook (2017). 36-yr-old case: HC stays order of cost on CBI's sr officer. Outlook. 12 October.

600-year-old idol worth Rs 2.35 crore recovered, 4 held

TNN (2017). 600-year-old idol worth Rs 2.35 crore recovered, 4 held. The Times of India. 12 October.

Theft of Aurangzeb-era Quran copy: HC Seeks Status of CBI Investigation

Marouf Ali (2017). Theft of Aurangzeb-era Quran copy: HC Seeks Status of CBI Investigation. Kashmir Observer. 12 October.

Major Conceptual Artwork Is at the Heart of a Lawsuit Between Dueling Foundations

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Major Conceptual Artwork Is at the Heart of a Lawsuit Between Dueling Foundations. ArtNet News. 11 October.

Maharashtra museum to get better security, go solar

Dhaval Kulkarni (2017). Maharashtra museum to get better security, go solar. DNA. 11 October.

Open 'art market' may put a price tag on our Gods

Vijay Kumar (2017). Open 'art market' may put a price tag on our Gods. The Times of India. 11 October.

Thai man faces prison for doubting story about ancient king

Associated Press (2017). Thai man faces prison for doubting story about ancient king. South China Morning Post. 9 October.

Six panchaloha idols stolen from temple in Chennai

The News Minute (2017). Six panchaloha idols stolen from temple in Chennai. The News Minute. 8 October.

New draft antiquities bill will facilitate idol theft & smuggling, say activists

Jaya Menon, Yogesh Kabirdoss (2017). New draft antiquities bill will facilitate idol theft & smuggling, say activists. The Times of India. 8 October.

10th-century Shiva idol to be on home ground soon

Kumar Vikram (2017). 10th-century Shiva idol to be on home ground soon. The New Indian Express. 8 October.

Burglars decamp with temple jewellery

Press Trust of India (2017). Burglars decamp with temple jewellery. India Today. 7 October.

Now, monumental fines for graffiti

Dhaval Kulkarni (2017). Now, monumental fines for graffiti. DNA India. 7 October.

Bid to smuggle Mughal-era antiquities foiled

The Express Tribune (2017). Bid to smuggle Mughal-era antiquities foiled. The Express Tribune. 7 October.

Two held with antique idols, painting

The Hitavada (2017). Two held with antique idols, painting. The Hitavada. 6 October.

Draft antiquities bill triggers jubilation and alarm

Sanya Dhingra (2017). Draft antiquities bill triggers jubilation and alarm. The Print. 6 October.

Madhya Pradesh STF arrests 2 men for smuggling antiques

P. Naveen (2017). Madhya Pradesh STF arrests 2 men for smuggling antiques. The Times of India. 5 October.

Temple's Stolen Dome Sparks Quarrel Over its Fabrication

Archana More (2017). Temple's Stolen Dome Sparks Quarrel Over its Fabrication. Pune Mirror. 5 October.

Theft at Ekvira Devi Temple

Shoumojit Banerjee (2017). Theft at Ekvira Devi Temple. The Hindu. 4 October.

After Tip-Off, Police Roll Up Nationwide Tomb Raiding Gangs

Shao Ke (2017). After Tip-Off, Police Roll Up Nationwide Tomb Raiding Gangs. Sixth Tone. 3 October.

ASI writes to Indian mission at Australia with details of stolen artefacts from Tamil Nadu

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2017). ASI writes to Indian mission at Australia with details of stolen artefacts from Tamil Nadu. The Times of India. 3 October.

4 try to steal idol from temple, land in villagers' net

TNN (2017). 4 try to steal idol from temple, land in villagers' net. The Times of India. 2 October.

वराह मंदिर से पांच सौ साल पुरानी पत्थर की प्रतिमा चोरी

Stone idol of the God Varaha stolen last night from temple

Manoj Tiwari (2017). वराह मंदिर से पांच सौ साल पुरानी पत्थर की प्रतिमा चोरी. News 18. 2 October.

CBI faces flak for delaying 37-year-old case

Shikha Verma (2017). CBI faces flak for delaying 37-year-old case. The Asian Age. 2 October.

CBI faces flak from court as case of idol theft in Allahabad drags on for 37 years

Press Trust of India (2017). CBI faces flak from court as case of idol theft in Allahabad drags on for 37 years. First Post. 1 October.

Theft at puja older than city

Subhasish Chaudhuri (2017). Theft at puja older than city. Telegraph India. 30 September.

Antique Idol Stolen From Cuttack Recovered In UP

Odisha TV (2017). Antique Idol Stolen From Cuttack Recovered In UP. Odisha TV. 29 September.

Sale of heritage furniture to invite punishment

The Tribune (2017). Sale of heritage furniture to invite punishment. The Tribune. 29 September.

Matisse's heirs claim two cut-outs worth $4.5m

Vincent Noce (2017). Matisse's heirs claim two cut-outs worth $4.5m. The Art Newspaper. 29 September.

Four including temple staff held for stealing silver palanquin

TNN (2017). Four including temple staff held for stealing silver palanquin. The Times of India. 29 September.

7 idols stolen from Jain temple

Udaipur Times (2017). 7 idols stolen from Jain temple. Udaipur Times. 28 September.

Four held for stealing silver palanquin

The Hindu (2017). Four held for stealing silver palanquin. The Hindu. 28 September.

4 robbers held, booty worth Rs 7.5 lakh seized

Express News Service (2017). 4 robbers held, booty worth Rs 7.5 lakh seized. The New Indian Express. 28 September.

How China and America Can Protect the World's Antiquities

Eleni Wah (2017). How China and America Can Protect the World's Antiquities. Foreign Affairs. 28 September.

Inter-state robbers nabbed

The Hans India (2017). Inter-state robbers nabbed. The Hans India. 27 September.

Chinese monument being used as climbing wall by visitors

Laurie Chen (2017). Chinese monument being used as climbing wall by visitors. South China Morning Post. 27 September.

Public urged to help find missing art

Wei-han Chen (2017). Public urged to help find missing art. Taipei Times. 26 September.

Smugglers preying on fossils in Narmada valley, officials

Outlook (2017). Smugglers preying on fossils in Narmada valley, officials. Outlook. 26 September.

No CBI Probe into Melukote Temple Theft

Shyam Prasad (2017). No CBI Probe into Melukote Temple Theft. Bangalore Mirror. 26 September.

Idol lifting case: accused produced in court

The Hindu (2017). Idol lifting case: accused produced in court. The Hindu. 26 September.

Safeguarding India's heritage: DNA takes a look at Ministry of Culture

Amrita Madhukalya (2017). Safeguarding India's heritage: DNA takes a look at Ministry of Culture. DNA India. 25 September.

Security headache of idol's valuables in pandal

Arabinda Panda (2017). Security headache of idol's valuables in pandal. The New Indian Express. 25 September.

Cultural guardians

Bina Shah (2017). Cultural guardians. Dawn. 24 September.

DSP held in idol theft case proves hard nut to crack

A Selvaraj (2017). DSP held in idol theft case proves hard nut to crack. The Times of India. 24 September.

Suspended DSP produced in court

The Hindu (2017). Suspended DSP produced in court. The Hindu. 23 September.

Idol theft case: Arrested cop didn't cooperate with investigators, says police officer

A. Selvaraj (2017). Idol theft case: Arrested cop didn't cooperate with investigators, says police officer. The Times of India. 23 September.

Idol theft gang falls in CID trap

Express News Service (2017). Idol theft gang falls in CID trap. The New Indian Express. 22 September.

Taiwan and Vietnamese men arrested for illegal logging

Asia Times (2017). Taiwan and Vietnamese men arrested for illegal logging. Asia Times. 22 September.

Paphos mayor accuses foreign ministry staff of wrongdoing

George Psyllides (2017). Paphos mayor accuses foreign ministry staff of wrongdoing. Cyprus Mail. 22 September.

Theft At Temple In Siliguri's Champasari

Siliguri Times (2017). Theft At Temple In Siliguri's Champasari. Siliguri Times. 20 September.

Theft of Qur'an: HC seeks status

D.H. Rashid (2017). Theft of Qur'an: HC seeks status. Greater Kashmir. 20 September.

Antiques smugglers had a free run of state's heritage

Tribune News Service (2017). Antiques smugglers had a free run of state's heritage. The Tribune. 19 September.

A film on idol robberies

Kirubhakar Purushothaman (2017). A film on idol robberies. Deccan Chronicle. 18 September.

Burglars steal Rs 22,000 silver sheet from templevalued at Rs 22,000 stolen from temple in Baner

TNN (2017). Burglars steal Rs 22,000 silver sheet from templevalued at Rs 22,000 stolen from temple in Baner. The Times of India. 18 September.

Stock heritage furniture in one building, panel suggests to UT

Hina Rohtaki (2017). Stock heritage furniture in one building, panel suggests to UT. The Indian Express. 16 September.

Ayutthaya temple fire damages ancient Buddha statue

The Nation (2017). Ayutthaya temple fire damages ancient Buddha statue. The Nation. 15 September.

Tamil Nadu: Absconding DSP held for idol robbery

Deccan Chronicle (2017). Tamil Nadu: Absconding DSP held for idol robbery. Deccan Chronicle. 15 September.

Campaigners call to preserve rubble from archaeological buildings

OnlineKhabar (2017). Campaigners call to preserve rubble from archaeological buildings. OnlineKhabar. 15 September.

DSP wanted in antique idols smuggling case arrested

R. Rajaram (2017). DSP wanted in antique idols smuggling case arrested. The Hindu. 14 September.

Stolen cultural asset returned to South Korea from Japan after 20 years

The Japan Times (2017). Stolen cultural asset returned to South Korea from Japan after 20 years. The Japan Times. 13 September.

Amid 'smuggling' controversy, govt to go in for antiquity audit

Vishav Bharti (2017). Amid 'smuggling' controversy, govt to go in for antiquity audit. The Tribune. 7 September.

Idol theft probe: Madras High Court warns of notice to officials

Press Trust of India (2017). Idol theft probe: Madras High Court warns of notice to officials. Mirror Now. 6 September.

India's antiques, neglected at home but treasured abroad

Pooja Pillai (2017). India's antiques, neglected at home but treasured abroad. The Indian Express. 4 September.

One of stolen plaques irreplaceable

Daily Express (2017). One of stolen plaques irreplaceable. Daily Express. 2 September.

Idol stolen from temple

Kaumudi (2017). Idol stolen from temple. Kaumudi. 2 September.

Mangaluru: 800-yr-old idol, ornaments stolen from temple

Bangalore Mirror (2017). Mangaluru: 800-yr-old idol, ornaments stolen from temple. Bangalore Mirror. 2 September.

Sullia: Thieves steal idol of goddess, ornaments from Subrahmanya temple

Daiji World (2017). Sullia: Thieves steal idol of goddess, ornaments from Subrahmanya temple. Daiji World. 1 September.

Smuggling of heritage furniture: UT begins probe into role of former director of Museum and Art Gallery

Hina Rohtaki (2017). Smuggling of heritage furniture: UT begins probe into role of former director of Museum and Art Gallery. The Indian Express. 1 September.

Antiques smuggling: After DRI letter, Navjot Singh Sidhu writes to CM, seeks inquiry against Randhawa

Kanchan Vasdev (2017). Antiques smuggling: After DRI letter, Navjot Singh Sidhu writes to CM, seeks inquiry against Randhawa. The Indian Express. 1 September.

China's Peking University to investigate graffiti found on ancient bell

Laurie Chen (2017). China's Peking University to investigate graffiti found on ancient bell. South China Morning Post. 31 August.

महराजगंज: महंगे शौक के चलते चुराई करोड़ों की मूर्तियां [ पूरी ख़बर यहाँ से पढ़ें

Maharajganj Police arrest two people who stole idols worth cores from temple

Dynamite News (2017). महराजगंज: महंगे शौक के चलते चुराई करोड़ों की मूर्तियां [ पूरी ख़बर यहाँ से पढ़ें. Dynamite News. 31 August.

Absconding idol theft accused arrested

TNN (2017). Absconding idol theft accused arrested. The Times of India. 30 August.

Subash Kapoor, 10 others produced before court

TNN (2017). Subash Kapoor, 10 others produced before court. The Times of India. 30 August.

Egypt returns stolen antique money to Iraq and China

Ashraf Abd al-Hameed (2017). Egypt returns stolen antique money to Iraq and China. Al Arabiya. 28 August.

Egypt returns stolen currency artefacts to Iraq, China

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egypt returns stolen currency artefacts to Iraq, China. Ahram Online. 28 August.

Priceless artefacts kept in dismal condition at Jaipur police station

Deep Mukherjee (2017). Priceless artefacts kept in dismal condition at Jaipur police station. Hindustan Times. 24 August.

The curious case of a missing relic casket

Sadia Qasim Shah (2017). The curious case of a missing relic casket. Dawn. 22 August.

चोरों के निशाने पर मंदिर, चांदी का छत्र व मुकुट चोरी

Theft in the Temple

Gaurav Khandelwal (2017). चोरों के निशाने पर मंदिर, चांदी का छत्र व मुकुट चोरी. Patrika. 22 August.

Myanmar to Repair Earthquake-Hit Bagan by 2020

Tin Htet Paing (2017). Myanmar to Repair Earthquake-Hit Bagan by 2020. Irrawaddy. 22 August.

जैन मंदिर से 10 प्रतिमाएं चुरा ले गए, सबूत मिटाने सीसीटीवी कैमरे भी ले गए

Statue Stolen from Temple

Dainik Bhaskar (2017). जैन मंदिर से 10 प्रतिमाएं चुरा ले गए, सबूत मिटाने सीसीटीवी कैमरे भी ले गए. Dainik Bhaskar. 22 August.

India yet to receive 200 artefacts worth $100 million from US

Navtan Kumar (2017). India yet to receive 200 artefacts worth $100 million from US. Sunday Guardian Live. 20 August.

Himachal Pradesh police recover stolen idols worth several crores, arrest two Nepalese

Anand Bodh (2017). Himachal Pradesh police recover stolen idols worth several crores, arrest two Nepalese. The Times of India. 20 August.

Ancient Idols Worth Crores Stolen From Shirgul Maharaj Temple In Shimla

Ratisha Goyal (2017). Ancient Idols Worth Crores Stolen From Shirgul Maharaj Temple In Shimla. ChandigarhX. 19 August.

Gang of four held, three panchaloha idols recovered from them

TNN (2017). Gang of four held, three panchaloha idols recovered from them. The Times of India. 19 August.

Four persons arrested, stolen property recovered

The Hindu (2017). Four persons arrested, stolen property recovered. The Hindu. 19 August.

Chinese police arrest 22 cultural relic thieves

China Radio International (2017). Chinese police arrest 22 cultural relic thieves. GB Times. 18 August.

Stealing Hindu Gods: A Madras High Court Judgment Shows The Way Out

Ashuosh Kulkarni (2017). Stealing Hindu Gods: A Madras High Court Judgment Shows The Way Out. Swarajya Magazine. 18 August.

Returned royal seals open to public view

Mee-yoo Kwon (2017). Returned royal seals open to public view. Korea Times. 18 August.

Lost and found: Jatin Das has a lot to say on the artful disappearance of masterpieces

The Economic Times (2017). Lost and found: Jatin Das has a lot to say on the artful disappearance of masterpieces. The Economic Times. 18 August.

Recovered royal seals go on display at nat'l palace museum

Jae-yeon Woo (2017). Recovered royal seals go on display at nat'l palace museum. Yonhap News Agency. 18 August.

Samurai Sword Attack Outside Taiwan Presidential Office

AFP (2017). Samurai Sword Attack Outside Taiwan Presidential Office. NDTV. 18 August.

Japanese Shinto shrine vandalized in Taipei

Keoni Everington (2017). Japanese Shinto shrine vandalized in Taipei. Taiwan News. 17 August.

Religious order seeks to recover stolen parts of Marian statue

Herald Malaysia (2017). Religious order seeks to recover stolen parts of Marian statue. Herald Malaysia. 17 August.

Two customs officials booked in antiques smuggling case

Mohammad Asghar (2017). Two customs officials booked in antiques smuggling case. Dawn. 17 August.

Statues of martyrs defaced by miscreants

Mahi Ahluwalia (2017). Statues of martyrs defaced by miscreants. The Times of India. 17 August.

China: detained audacious looting of ancient tombs

The Mice Times of Asia (2017). China: detained audacious looting of ancient tombs. The Mice Times of Asia. 11 August.

Idol Wing-CID opposes anticipatory bail to DSP

The Hindu (2017). Idol Wing-CID opposes anticipatory bail to DSP. The Hindu. 11 August.

Bombed and looted ancient Cambodian city poised for rebirth

AFP (2017). Bombed and looted ancient Cambodian city poised for rebirth. Maylay Mail. 11 August.

Ornaments stolen from temple

The Daily Star (2017). Ornaments stolen from temple. The Daily Star. 10 August.

Insurers paint on Rs 6,000-cr art insurance canvass

Kumar Shankar ROy (2017). Insurers paint on Rs 6,000-cr art insurance canvass. DNA. 9 August.

Idol smuggler produced in court

The Hindu (2017). Idol smuggler produced in court. The Hindu. 8 August.

Colonial conquest's lost treasures return to Myanmar

Jared Downing (2017). Colonial conquest's lost treasures return to Myanmar. Fontier. 8 August.

50kg gold-plated bell stolen from Siamese Buddhist temple

The Sun Daily (2017). 50kg gold-plated bell stolen from Siamese Buddhist temple. The Sun Daily. 7 August.

6 stolen idols worth Rs 8 cr found in WB

DNA (2017). 6 stolen idols worth Rs 8 cr found in WB. DNA. 6 August.

Weaning Itself From Elephant Ivory, China Turns to Mammoths

Steven Lee Myers (2017). Weaning Itself From Elephant Ivory, China Turns to Mammoths. The New York Times. 6 August.

Prehistoric skull leads to federal law suit in Wichita Falls

Times Record News (2017). Prehistoric skull leads to federal law suit in Wichita Falls. Times Record News. 5 August.

The real cost of looting

Frontier (2017). The real cost of looting. Fontier. 3 August.

Slamming sale of fake Sadequains, media asked to raise awareness

Anil Datta (2017). Slamming sale of fake Sadequains, media asked to raise awareness. The News. 3 August.

Idol theft Temple officials including priests in TN booked for theft of six ancient idols

DNA (2017). Idol theft Temple officials including priests in TN booked for theft of six ancient idols. DNA. 3 August.

Ancient temple chariot from Tamil Nadu on sale for Rs 96 lakh

Jaya Menon (2017). Ancient temple chariot from Tamil Nadu on sale for Rs 96 lakh. The Times of Israel. 2 August.

Antique smugglers' mantra: Raze temples, strike gold

Jaya Menon (2017). Antique smugglers' mantra: Raze temples, strike gold. The Times of India. 2 August.

Seven Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment department officials booked for theft of 6 idols

TNN (2017). Seven Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment department officials booked for theft of 6 idols. The Times of India. 2 August.

OPINION: US should give Balangiga Bells back to Philippines, then leave Duterte to China

Doug Bandow (2017). OPINION: US should give Balangiga Bells back to Philippines, then leave Duterte to China. Marianas Variety. 31 July.

Antiques smuggling: 'Kingpin' loaned artefacts to museum to get legal tag

TNN (2017). Antiques smuggling: 'Kingpin' loaned artefacts to museum to get legal tag. The Times of India. 31 July.

A tiny police wing is trying to bring back the thousands of idols stolen from Tamil Nadu

Vinita Govindarajan (2017). A tiny police wing is trying to bring back the thousands of idols stolen from Tamil Nadu. Scroll. 30 July.

Air India set to take legal action over missing paintings

Mahender Singh Manral (2017). Air India set to take legal action over missing paintings. The Indian Express. 30 July.

Duterte halts hunt for $10bn Marcos hoard

Richard Lloyd Parry (2017). Duterte halts hunt for $10bn Marcos hoard. The Times. 28 July.

Missing a creative curator

Kanak Mani Dixit (2017). Missing a creative curator. Nepali Times. 28 July.

Bombay HC quashes lower court order to release passport of antiques 'smuggler'

Express News Service (2017). Bombay HC quashes lower court order to release passport of antiques 'smuggler'. The Indian Express. 28 July.

Divorcee destroys ex's $1m violin collection in Japan

BBC News (2017). Divorcee destroys ex's $1m violin collection in Japan. BBC News. 26 July.

The sorry state of a multimillion-dollar art collection reveals deeper troubles at India's national airline

Shashank Bengali, M.N. Parth (2017). The sorry state of a multimillion-dollar art collection reveals deeper troubles at India's national airline. Los Angeles Times. 26 July.

PH demands return of Balangiga bells seized by U.S.

Elmor P. Santos (2017). PH demands return of Balangiga bells seized by U.S.. CNN. 26 July.

Penang's street art a recent target of vandals

The Star (2017). Penang's street art a recent target of vandals. The Star. 26 July.

Icon centres getting ready to house idol

R. Rajaram (2017). Icon centres getting ready to house idol. The Hindu. 25 July.

New Zealand family's gift bridges 165 years, heals colonial wounds

Jacob Goldberg (2017). New Zealand family's gift bridges 165 years, heals colonial wounds. Coconuts Yangon. 24 July.

2.6-million-year-old 'priceless' fossil on sale for just Rs 4500

Sidhrth Banerjee (2017). 2.6-million-year-old 'priceless' fossil on sale for just Rs 4500. The Times of India. 24 July.

Idol smuggling theft of nat'l treasure: HC

TNN (2017). Idol smuggling theft of nat'l treasure: HC. The Times of India. 22 July.

IG Manickavel to handle idol theft cases

The Hindu (2017). IG Manickavel to handle idol theft cases. The Hindu. 22 July.

Set up camp for idol theft cases in a week: Madras High Court

Express News Service (2017). Set up camp for idol theft cases in a week: Madras High Court. The New Indian Express. 22 July.

Air India loot: Jatin Das' missing painting miraculously resurfaces

Poulomi Saha (2017). Air India loot: Jatin Das' missing painting miraculously resurfaces. India Today. 21 July.

Kapoor produced before court

The Hindu (2017). Kapoor produced before court. The Hindu. 21 July.

HC dismisses antique dealer Kapoor's bail plea

Press Trust of India (2017). HC dismisses antique dealer Kapoor's bail plea. Press Trust of India. 21 July.

Jatin Das painting 'stolen' by former ED couriered to Air India

TNN (2017). Jatin Das painting 'stolen' by former ED couriered to Air India. The Times of India. 21 July.

HC denies advance bail to suspected idol smuggler

The Hindu (2017). HC denies advance bail to suspected idol smuggler. The Hindu. 21 July.

Idols worth over a lakh stolen from Iskcon temple in Greater Noida

Vinit Koneru (2017). Idols worth over a lakh stolen from Iskcon temple in Greater Noida. Hindustan Times. 15 July.

Tomb Robbing, Perilous but Alluring, Makes Comeback in China

Amy Qin (2017). Tomb Robbing, Perilous but Alluring, Makes Comeback in China. The New York Times. 15 July.

Chinese villagers demand identity of stolen mummy Buddha's new holder

Xinhua (2017). Chinese villagers demand identity of stolen mummy Buddha's new holder. Xinhua. 15 July.

China villagers launch Dutch court bid to retrieve mummy

BBC News (2017). China villagers launch Dutch court bid to retrieve mummy. BBC News. 14 July.

Monastery rebuilding delay angers monks

Anup Ojha (2017). Monastery rebuilding delay angers monks. The Kathmandu Post. 13 July.

Chinese villagers to claim back stolen mummy Buddha in Dutch court

Liping Gu (2017). Chinese villagers to claim back stolen mummy Buddha in Dutch court. ECNS. 13 July.

The story of paintings going missing is hardly new

Alka Raghuvanshi (2017). The story of paintings going missing is hardly new. The Asian Age. 13 July.

Cost of Trinkets: A Growing Archaeological Looting Network Between Thailand and Myanmar

Phacharaphorn Phanomvan (2017). Cost of Trinkets: A Growing Archaeological Looting Network Between Thailand and Myanmar. The Irrawaddy. 12 July.

Gundam statue heads stolen from Shanghai convention found for sale online

Yahoo News (2017). Gundam statue heads stolen from Shanghai convention found for sale online. Yahoo News. 11 July.

Villagers refuse to relinquish artefact

Mom Sophon (2017). Villagers refuse to relinquish artefact. Khmer Times. 11 July.

Dutch court to hear Buddha relic case

Caiyu Liu (2017). Dutch court to hear Buddha relic case. Global Times. 11 July.

Big cases yet to be cracked

The Hindu (2017). Big cases yet to be cracked. The Hindu. 11 July.

Idols worth crores yet to be recovered from abroad

R. Sivaraman (2017). Idols worth crores yet to be recovered from abroad. The Hindu. 11 July.

Pakistan yet to bring back stolen Buddha artefact from US

Jamal Shahid (2017). Pakistan yet to bring back stolen Buddha artefact from US. Dawn. 10 July.

Idol theft: DSP seeks advance bail

The Hindu (2017). Idol theft: DSP seeks advance bail. The Hindu. 10 July.

21 places of worship burgled in four years

Saurabh Prashar (2017). 21 places of worship burgled in four years. The Indian Express. 9 July.

Group of ministers to decide fate of Air India's huge art collection

Press Trust of India (2017). Group of ministers to decide fate of Air India's huge art collection. The Economic Times. 9 July.

Air India loot: Total value of missing paintings could go over Rs 750 crore

Dianne A Nongrum (2017). Air India loot: Total value of missing paintings could go over Rs 750 crore. India Today. 7 July.

Rag picker held in Kukatpally for temple thefts

Telangana Today (2017). Rag picker held in Kukatpally for temple thefts. Telangana Today. 6 July.

Temple sculptures moved to prevent theft

Mom Kunthear (2017). Temple sculptures moved to prevent theft. Khmer Times. 6 July.

Norway returns stolen antique Buddha sculpture to Myanmar

WQOW (2017). Norway returns stolen antique Buddha sculpture to Myanmar. WQOQ. 6 July.

Paintings from Rs 200-crore collection go missing from Air India's Mumbai headquarters

Rahul Shrivastava (2017). Paintings from Rs 200-crore collection go missing from Air India's Mumbai headquarters. India Today. 5 July.

Chinese Jade vessels, stolen by prolific thieves in 2005, recovered and sold at auction for 10 times their estimate

Art Daily (2017). Chinese Jade vessels, stolen by prolific thieves in 2005, recovered and sold at auction for 10 times their estimate. Art Daily. 5 July.

ASI bans selfie sticks at 46 site museums

Press Trust of India (2017). ASI bans selfie sticks at 46 site museums. The Hindu. 5 July.

Descendants of conquerors to return artifacts stolen during Anglo-Burmese War

Coconuts Yangon (2017). Descendants of conquerors to return artifacts stolen during Anglo-Burmese War. Coconuts Yangon. 4 July.

Two arrested in emerald lingam theft

TNN (2017). Two arrested in emerald lingam theft. The Times of India. 4 July.

Eight gems missing from Padmanabha idol

Krishnadas Rajagopal (2017). Eight gems missing from Padmanabha idol. The Hindu. 3 July.

Court allows US citizen, alleged to be antique smuggler, to travel abroad

Sadaf Modak (2017). Court allows US citizen, alleged to be antique smuggler, to travel abroad. The Indian Express. 3 July.

Man wanted in several robbery cases nabbed

The Hindu (2017). Man wanted in several robbery cases nabbed. The Hindu. 2 July.

The tussle for Kasthamandap

Sanjit Bhakta (2017). The tussle for Kasthamandap. The Kathmandu Post. 1 July.

DSP wanted in multi-crore idol theft suspended

The Hindu (2017). DSP wanted in multi-crore idol theft suspended. The Hindu. 1 July.

हनुमान मंदिर से नगी और मुकुट चोरी

Nuni And Crown Theft From Hanuman Temple

Amar Ujala (2017). हनुमान मंदिर से नगी और मुकुट चोरी. Amar Ujala. 30 June.

Idol theft by police: Madras HC asks IG why erring officials are not arrested

A. Subramani (2017). Idol theft by police: Madras HC asks IG why erring officials are not arrested. The Times of India. 30 June.

Looted Korean royal seals to return home from U.S.

Yonhap News Agency (2017). Looted Korean royal seals to return home from U.S.. Yonhap News Agency. 30 June.

Why idol wing personnel who sold antiques are not arrested, asks High Court

TNN (2017). Why idol wing personnel who sold antiques are not arrested, asks High Court. The Times of India. 30 June.

Idol theft: DSP on the run

R. Sivaraman (2017). Idol theft: DSP on the run. The Hindu. 29 June.

Miscreants vandalise Shiva linga at Hampi World Heritage site

The News Minute (2017). Miscreants vandalise Shiva linga at Hampi World Heritage site. The News Minute. 29 June.

53 held for auction trading fraud

Chen Huizhi (2017). 53 held for auction trading fraud. Shanghai Daily. 29 June.

SI arrested for idol theft, HC calls for case records

TNN (2017). SI arrested for idol theft, HC calls for case records. The Times of India. 28 June.

A.P. to go digital to secure ancient icons

P. Sujatha Varma (2017). A.P. to go digital to secure ancient icons. The Hindu. 28 June.

Hyderabad: Unidentified persons steal idol from temple

Telangana Today (2017). Hyderabad: Unidentified persons steal idol from temple. Telangana Today. 27 June.

Stolen Antique Shop Sign Returned to Owner

Teeranai Charuvastra (2017). Stolen Antique Shop Sign Returned to Owner. Khaosod English. 27 June.

Two rob gold jewellery from temple

The Hindu (2017). Two rob gold jewellery from temple. The Hindu. 26 June.

Tamil Nadu: Siva lingam worth Rs 2 crore stolen from Swayambulingeswara temple

Pooja Darade (2017). Tamil Nadu: Siva lingam worth Rs 2 crore stolen from Swayambulingeswara temple. India. 26 June.

Gold-covered mast of Kerala's Sabarimala temple found damaged; 3 held

Press Trust of India (2017). Gold-covered mast of Kerala's Sabarimala temple found damaged; 3 held. The Indian Express. 25 June.

Fine Arts officials take artefacts for safekeeping after fabrics stolen

The Nation (2017). Fine Arts officials take artefacts for safekeeping after fabrics stolen. The Nation. 23 June.

King Taksin concubine's artefacts missing from temple where novice's body found

Chularat Saengpassa (2017). King Taksin concubine's artefacts missing from temple where novice's body found. The Nation. 23 June.

Stolen Buddhist painting exhibited to public after discovery in U.S.

Yonhap News Agency (2017). Stolen Buddhist painting exhibited to public after discovery in U.S.. Yonhap News Agency. 23 June.

ASI to send Australia gallery details of 4 stolen TN idols

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2017). ASI to send Australia gallery details of 4 stolen TN idols. The Times of India. 23 June.

Two of eight-man gang held, idols recovered

The Hindu (2017). Two of eight-man gang held, idols recovered. The Hindu. 22 June.

Smuggling of idols: Advance bail plea of Delhi-based man opposed

TNN (2017). Smuggling of idols: Advance bail plea of Delhi-based man opposed. The Times of India. 21 June.

Nepal gets four stolen idols back from US

The Himalayan Times (2017). Nepal gets four stolen idols back from US. The Himalayan Times. 19 June.

Audit report shows 227 artefacts missing from Bahawalpur museum

Majeed Gill (2017). Audit report shows 227 artefacts missing from Bahawalpur museum. Dawn. 18 June.

Religious figures returned

Nepali Times (2017). Religious figures returned. Nepali Times. 18 June.

Thief arrested, stolen items recovered

Daily Excelsior (2017). Thief arrested, stolen items recovered. Daily Excelsior. 18 June.

Idol theft case: Madras High Court seeks action against police officials

Deepa Biswas (2017). Idol theft case: Madras High Court seeks action against police officials. India Live Today. 18 June.

Koh-i-Noor: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond – review

Anthony Sattin (2017). Koh-i-Noor: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond – review. The Guardian. 18 June.

A month later, burglar caught in Ulhasnagar with jewellery stolen from Challiaha temple

Pradeep Gupta (2017). A month later, burglar caught in Ulhasnagar with jewellery stolen from Challiaha temple. The Times of India. 17 June.

Officials start fencing seized stone idols at Egmore govt museum

TNN (2017). Officials start fencing seized stone idols at Egmore govt museum. The Times of India. 17 June.

Mumbai: Vandalism threat looms over restored Mulji Jetha Fountain

Fiona Fernandez (2017). Mumbai: Vandalism threat looms over restored Mulji Jetha Fountain. Mid-day. 16 June.

U.S. Moves to Seize Diamonds, a Picasso and Hollywood Films in Malaysian Case

Richard C. Paddock (2017). U.S. Moves to Seize Diamonds, a Picasso and Hollywood Films in Malaysian Case. The New York Times. 16 June.

In a Historic First, Australia Agrees to Return Ainu Remains to Japan

Allison Meier (2017). In a Historic First, Australia Agrees to Return Ainu Remains to Japan. Hyperallergic. 15 June.

Diamond in the bluff: Koh-i-noor stories lose their shine

Michael Safi (2017). Diamond in the bluff: Koh-i-noor stories lose their shine. The Guardian. 14 June.

Imaging helps to spot fake ancient daggers

Springer (2017). Imaging helps to spot fake ancient daggers. Science Daily. 12 June.

2 arrested for trying to smuggle out antique idol

Millennium Post (2017). 2 arrested for trying to smuggle out antique idol. Millennium Post. 12 June.

Uganda: Ivory Scam - Shame As Uganda Apologises to China

Sadab Kitatta (2017). Uganda: Ivory Scam - Shame As Uganda Apologises to China. All Africa. 12 June.

Stolen tusks returned but suspected 'hermit' thief still at large

Somjit Rungjamrasrassamee (2017). Stolen tusks returned but suspected 'hermit' thief still at large. The Nation. 12 June.

Miscreants target temple, flee with five crowns, donation box

The Hitavada (2017). Miscreants target temple, flee with five crowns, donation box. The Hitavada. 11 June.

Police locate centuries-old carved elephant tusks stolen from Karen village

Somjit Rungjamrasrassamee (2017). Police locate centuries-old carved elephant tusks stolen from Karen village. The Nation. 11 June.

Ancient carved tusks stolen from Karen village

Assawin Pinitwong (2017). Ancient carved tusks stolen from Karen village. Bangkok Post. 10 June.

China's 'stolen' cultural relics: why the numbers just don't add up

Peter Neville-Hadley (2017). China's 'stolen' cultural relics: why the numbers just don't add up. Post Magazine. 9 June.

Mumbai Jain temple theft: Thief turned off CCTVs to steal gold strips

Anurag Kamble (2017). Mumbai Jain temple theft: Thief turned off CCTVs to steal gold strips. Mid-day. 7 June.

Arunachal: Divorce, tale of revenge and greed behind theft of 900-yr-old statue

Shiv Sunny (2017). Arunachal: Divorce, tale of revenge and greed behind theft of 900-yr-old statue. Hindustan Times. 7 June.

About 100 stolen antique idols are untraceable in Telangana

Siddharth Tadepalli (2017). About 100 stolen antique idols are untraceable in Telangana. The Times of India. 6 June.

900-year-old Antique Buddha Idol Stolen From Tawang, Recovered in Delhi

Nitisha Kashyap (2017). 900-year-old Antique Buddha Idol Stolen From Tawang, Recovered in Delhi. News 18. 5 June.

Rs 200-crore ancient idols, seized from thieves, rot at museum

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2017). Rs 200-crore ancient idols, seized from thieves, rot at museum. The Times of India. 5 June.

Solapur: Idol robbery in ancient Jain temple

Maharashtra Today (2017). Solapur: Idol robbery in ancient Jain temple. Maharashtra Today. 3 June.

One of S Koreas Most Famous Paintings, but by Whom?

Haeryun Kang (2017). One of S Koreas Most Famous Paintings, but by Whom?. Korea Exposé. 2 June.

Police to seek documents from Australian authorities

The Hindu (2017). Police to seek documents from Australian authorities. The Hindu. 2 June.

Millions at stake as Chinese villagers take collector to court over "man in the Buddha"

John Hooper, Ted Plafker (2017). Millions at stake as Chinese villagers take collector to court over "man in the Buddha". AFR. 2 June.

Fences erected near historic Red House linked to Sun Yat-sen, as residents fear for future

Kris Cheng (2017). Fences erected near historic Red House linked to Sun Yat-sen, as residents fear for future. Hong Kong Free Press. 1 June.

Ten sandalwood poachers arrested, four absconding

Praveen Kumar (2017). Ten sandalwood poachers arrested, four absconding. Bangalore Mirror. 30 May.

1,000-year-old 'Narasimmee' comes back to Tamil Nadu

R. Sivaraman (2017). 1,000-year-old 'Narasimmee' comes back to Tamil Nadu. The Hindu. 27 May.

How idol thieves deceived devotees

R. Sivaraman (2017). How idol thieves deceived devotees. The Hindu. 27 May.

Australia returns Tamil Nadu's antique idol stolen by notorious smuggler Kapoor

TNN (2017). Australia returns Tamil Nadu's antique idol stolen by notorious smuggler Kapoor. The Times of India. 27 May.

Stolen moments: Taryn Simon on customs, counterfeits and the Russian media

Catherine Shaw (2017). Stolen moments: Taryn Simon on customs, counterfeits and the Russian media. Wallpaper. 26 May.

Is Ulhasnagar's Chaliya Mandir's stolen gold worth Rs 5 lakh or Rs 8 lakh?

Faisal Tandel (2017). Is Ulhasnagar's Chaliya Mandir's stolen gold worth Rs 5 lakh or Rs 8 lakh?. Mid-day. 25 May.

Exhibition displays returned stone sculptures from Australia

IANS (2017). Exhibition displays returned stone sculptures from Australia. Business Standard. 24 May.

Missing gold locket of Ambalappuzha temple traced from cash boxes

P S Sajimon (2017). Missing gold locket of Ambalappuzha temple traced from cash boxes. The Times of India. 23 May.

Prized sculptures returned by Australia on display now

PTI News (2017). Prized sculptures returned by Australia on display now. PTI News. 23 May.

GST impact: Auction of coins, stamps on hold

Sharath S. Srivatsa (2017). GST impact: Auction of coins, stamps on hold. The Hindu. 23 May.

Birthday girl, boyfriend arrested for art theft

Global Times (2017). Birthday girl, boyfriend arrested for art theft. Global Times. 22 May.

HC seeks inventory of artifacts, security measures at SPS museum

M. A. Parray (2017). HC seeks inventory of artifacts, security measures at SPS museum. Kashmir Reader. 20 May.

Antique Shivalinga recovered, two held

Kashi Prasad (2017). Antique Shivalinga recovered, two held. The Times of India. 15 May.

"Tomb raider" arrested after 23 years on the run

Hou Qiang (2017). "Tomb raider" arrested after 23 years on the run. Xinhua. 14 May.

Cops recover stolen idols worth Rs 180 crore

TNN (2017). Cops recover stolen idols worth Rs 180 crore. The Times of India. 13 May.

Cultural crime: Asma Ibrahim narrates the sad tale of antiquities being stolen

The Express Tribune (2017). Cultural crime: Asma Ibrahim narrates the sad tale of antiquities being stolen. The Express Tribune. 10 May.

Speaking of Science Baby Louie, an infant dinosaur with a checkered past, finally gets a proper name

Ben Guarino (2017). Speaking of Science Baby Louie, an infant dinosaur with a checkered past, finally gets a proper name. The Washington Post. 9 May.

Six Bihar varsity staff absolved of stealing rare manuscript 14 years ago

Bishnu K Jha (2017). Six Bihar varsity staff absolved of stealing rare manuscript 14 years ago. Hindustan Times. 9 May.

SSB, Customs seize idols worth Rs 35 cr, one arrested

Amitava Banerjee (2017). SSB, Customs seize idols worth Rs 35 cr, one arrested. Millennium Post. 8 May.

'Mammoth Man' detained as he smuggled tusk pieces under his clothes

The Siberian Times (2017). 'Mammoth Man' detained as he smuggled tusk pieces under his clothes. The Siberian Times. 8 May.

Priceless artwork looted from yesteryear Bollywood actress Nutan's Mumbra bungalow

Faisal Tandel (2017). Priceless artwork looted from yesteryear Bollywood actress Nutan's Mumbra bungalow. Mid-day. 8 May.

Idols stolen from temple

The Hindu (2017). Idols stolen from temple. The Hindu. 5 May.

Japan preserves Buddhist statues and cultural artifacts with 3D scanning and 3D printing

3Ders (2017). Japan preserves Buddhist statues and cultural artifacts with 3D scanning and 3D printing. 3Ders. 5 May.

Santa Fe duo sentenced in immigration fraud, artifacts-smuggling case

Phaedra Haywood (2017). Santa Fe duo sentenced in immigration fraud, artifacts-smuggling case. Santa Fe New Mexican. 5 May.

Three panchaloha idols stolen in Thanjavur

TNN (2017). Three panchaloha idols stolen in Thanjavur. The Times of India. 2 May.

8 get 3 years jail for idol theft

Press Trust of India (2017). 8 get 3 years jail for idol theft. India. 2 May.

Mumbai Crime: Diamond-studded gold strips stolen from Jain temple at Marine Drive

Anurag Kamble (2017). Mumbai Crime: Diamond-studded gold strips stolen from Jain temple at Marine Drive. Mid-day. 2 May.

Restoration may have disfigured Buddhist monastery, a world heritage site

Amjad Iqbal (2017). Restoration may have disfigured Buddhist monastery, a world heritage site. Dawn. 2 May.

Booming trade in mammoth ivory fuels fears over elephants

Neil Connor (2017). Booming trade in mammoth ivory fuels fears over elephants. The Telegraph. 2 May.

Chinese history buff uses feng shui knowledge to raid ancient tombs

Eva Li (2017). Chinese history buff uses feng shui knowledge to raid ancient tombs. South China Morning Post. 28 April.

SSB seizes antique idol being smuggled to Nepal

IANS (2017). SSB seizes antique idol being smuggled to Nepal. India. 27 April.

Ancient Angkorian Jewelry Set Recovered From UK Art Dealership

Hul Reaksmey (2017). Ancient Angkorian Jewelry Set Recovered From UK Art Dealership. Voice of America. 26 April.

Missing ancient coins: Ex-HOD still missing

Vaibhav Ganjapure (2017). Missing ancient coins: Ex-HOD still missing. The Times of India. 25 April.

Foreigner enters Puri Jagannath Temple, creates flutter

Debabrata Mohapatra (2017). Foreigner enters Puri Jagannath Temple, creates flutter. The Times of India. 24 April.

Ancient Artifacts in London Returned to Cambodia

Ben Paviour (2017). Ancient Artifacts in London Returned to Cambodia. The Cambodia Daily. 24 April.

5 more idols stolen from Tamil Nadu in Australia gallery's possession

Samhati Mohapatra (2017). 5 more idols stolen from Tamil Nadu in Australia gallery's possession. The Times of India. 23 April.

SC dismisses plea seeking repatriation of Kohinoor

Dhananjay Mahapatra (2017). SC dismisses plea seeking repatriation of Kohinoor. The Times of India. 22 April.

Smugglers with idol of Goddess Radha arrested

Press Trust of India (2017). Smugglers with idol of Goddess Radha arrested. Business Standard. 22 April.

DRI to bring back stolen antiques smuggled to the US

Rajesh Ahuja (2017). DRI to bring back stolen antiques smuggled to the US. Hindustan Times. 20 April.

For God's sake, save our idols from New York parties

TNN (2017). For God's sake, save our idols from New York parties. The Times of India. 20 April.

Precious locket of Ambalappuzha temple goes missing; probe on

TNN (2017). Precious locket of Ambalappuzha temple goes missing; probe on. The Times of India. 20 April.

जैन मंदिर से अष्टधातु की तीन मूर्तियां चोरी

Three Statues Of Ashtadhutra Stolen From Jain Temple

Amar Ujala (2017). जैन मंदिर से अष्टधातु की तीन मूर्तियां चोरी. Amar Ujala. 20 April.

Yves Bouvier clears legal hurdle in Singapore

Vincent Noce (2017). Yves Bouvier clears legal hurdle in Singapore. The Art Newspaper. 19 April.

Bronze idol recovered

Press Trust of India (2017). Bronze idol recovered. Business Standard. 18 April.

Gallery operator, painter indicted for counterfeiting artist's works

Yonhap News Agency (2017). Gallery operator, painter indicted for counterfeiting artist's works. Yonhap News Agency. 18 April.

Nat'l museum pushes ahead with exhibit to show Chun Kyung-ja's 'Beautiful Woman'

Yonhap News Agency (2017). Nat'l museum pushes ahead with exhibit to show Chun Kyung-ja's 'Beautiful Woman'. Yonhap News Agency. 18 April.

Kanagawa officials turn to police after failing to locate Munakata woodblock print replaced with a photocopy

The Japan Times (2017). Kanagawa officials turn to police after failing to locate Munakata woodblock print replaced with a photocopy. The Japan Times. 18 April.

Gujarat National Law University partners with ASI to hold exhibition

Express News Service (2017). Gujarat National Law University partners with ASI to hold exhibition. Indian Express. 18 April.

Stolen Panchaloha idol seized, youth held

Web India 123 (2017). Stolen Panchaloha idol seized, youth held. Web India 123. 18 April.

Thief prostrates before Buddha image then steals

Kornkamon Aksorndech (2017). Thief prostrates before Buddha image then steals. The Nation. 16 April.

Outcry after historic plaque goes missing

The Nation (2017). Outcry after historic plaque goes missing. The Nation. 16 April.

Stolen pagoda body returned to Chinese mainland

Xinhua (2017). Stolen pagoda body returned to Chinese mainland. Xinhua. 16 April.

Smuggler with six Gupta period idols arrested

Outlook (2017). Smuggler with six Gupta period idols arrested. Outlook. 15 April.

200-yr-old bronze temple idol stolen

TNN (2017). 200-yr-old bronze temple idol stolen. The Times of India. 15 April.

Uncertainty over status of ancient idols in DRI custody

Neha L.M. Tripathi (2017). Uncertainty over status of ancient idols in DRI custody. The Asian Age. 15 April.

Cambridge Fitzwilliam stolen jade 'lost for generations', expert says

BBC News (2017). Cambridge Fitzwilliam stolen jade 'lost for generations', expert says. BBC News. 14 April.

2 arrested for smuggling 11th C idol

TNN (2017). 2 arrested for smuggling 11th C idol. The Times of India. 13 April.

Mammoth tusk haul seized by Chinese customs

BBC News (2017). Mammoth tusk haul seized by Chinese customs. BBC News. 13 April.

The Case of the Missing Feet: Antiquities and Terrorism in Cambodia

Noah Charney (2017). The Case of the Missing Feet: Antiquities and Terrorism in Cambodia. Observer. 12 April.

Police, NGOs tie up to curb smuggling

Ahmed Ali (2017). Police, NGOs tie up to curb smuggling. The Times of India. 11 April.

Delayed charge sheet earns bail for antiques smuggler Nanda

Mumbai Mirror (2017). Delayed charge sheet earns bail for antiques smuggler Nanda. Mumbai Mirror. 11 April.

Footprints: Saving artefacts in Afghanistan

Ali M. Latifi (2017). Footprints: Saving artefacts in Afghanistan. Dawn. 9 April.

Beijing Officials Admit Artifacts Stolen From Famous Ming Tomb ... One Year Later

Charles Liu (2017). Beijing Officials Admit Artifacts Stolen From Famous Ming Tomb ... One Year Later. The Beijinger. 7 April.

1,500-year-old 'antique' rots in court store room

Saibal Guptal (2017). 1,500-year-old 'antique' rots in court store room. The Times of India. 7 April.

Chennai: Emerald Siva Lingam seized

Deccan Chronicle (2017). Chennai: Emerald Siva Lingam seized. Deccan Chronicle. 6 April.

Miscreants 'deface' street art project of metro

Press Trust of India (2017). Miscreants 'deface' street art project of metro. India. 6 April.

Expert Opinion or Elaborate Ruse? Scrutiny for Scholars' Role in Art Sales

Ralph Blumenthal (2017). Expert Opinion or Elaborate Ruse? Scrutiny for Scholars' Role in Art Sales. The New York Times. 30 March.

Burglars Decamp With Antique Idol Worth One Crore From Temple

Odisha TV (2017). Burglars Decamp With Antique Idol Worth One Crore From Temple. Odisha TV. 29 March.

Ritualistic conch stolen from Padmanabhaswamy temple

Kaumudi (2017). Ritualistic conch stolen from Padmanabhaswamy temple. Kaumudi. 25 March.

FIA initiates inquiry into 'disappearance and theft' of art from PNCA

Shakeel Qarar (2017). FIA initiates inquiry into 'disappearance and theft' of art from PNCA. Dawn. 24 March.

Lowest bidders threaten Nepal's quake-hit heritage

AFP (2017). Lowest bidders threaten Nepal's quake-hit heritage. The Daily Mail. 24 March.

Malayan relics stolen from museum

Rizal Harahap (2017). Malayan relics stolen from museum. The Jakarta Post. 23 March.

Hundreds of Chinese temple paintings recovered, 23 theft suspects arrested so far

Kinling Lo (2017). Hundreds of Chinese temple paintings recovered, 23 theft suspects arrested so far. South China Morning Post. 23 March.

Relic hunters loot murals in Shanxi temples

Yang Sheng (2017). Relic hunters loot murals in Shanxi temples. Global Times. 22 March.

Idols worth lakhs found missing from temple

TNN (2017). Idols worth lakhs found missing from temple. The Times of India. 21 March.

Three burglars held, stolen items worth thousands recovered

TNN (2017). Three burglars held, stolen items worth thousands recovered. The Times of India. 21 March.

Dinosaur Egg-Stealing Spree Leads to Arrests in China

Sarah Cascone (2017). Dinosaur Egg-Stealing Spree Leads to Arrests in China. ArtNet News. 21 March.

Chinese police arrest dinosaur-egg bandit

AFP (2017). Chinese police arrest dinosaur-egg bandit. The Straits Times. 20 March.

Terracotta Warriors' museum in battle over copyright with Chinese amusement park

Lisa Movius (2017). Terracotta Warriors' museum in battle over copyright with Chinese amusement park. The Art Newspaper. 20 March.

First high court hearing on stolen Buddhist statue upcoming

Yonhap News Agency (2017). First high court hearing on stolen Buddhist statue upcoming. Yonhap News Agency. 20 March.

Four ancient Panchaloha idols were reported stolen from a Ramalayam temple in Choutuppa

TNN (2017). Four ancient Panchaloha idols were reported stolen from a Ramalayam temple in Choutuppa. The Times of India. 19 March.

Painting pincher gets the axe

King-Oua Laohong (2017). Painting pincher gets the axe. Bangkok Post. 16 March.

Buyer Beware: US Market for Ancient Asian Art Still the Wild, Wild East

Tess Davis (2017). Buyer Beware: US Market for Ancient Asian Art Still the Wild, Wild East. The Diplomat. 14 March.

Pakistani faces 20-year imprisonment in US

Anwar Iqbal (2017). Pakistani faces 20-year imprisonment in US. Dawn. 13 March.

WWII vet hopes Japanese flag can be given to owner's family

Kim Briggeman (2017). WWII vet hopes Japanese flag can be given to owner's family. The Daily Astorian. 13 March.

Stolen Buddhist statue to return to Buyeo temple after 30 years

Yonhap News Agency (2017). Stolen Buddhist statue to return to Buyeo temple after 30 years. Yonhap News Agency. 13 March.

Police Recover Kailash Satyarthi's Stolen Nobel Citation From Jungle

Press Trust of India (2017). Police Recover Kailash Satyarthi's Stolen Nobel Citation From Jungle. Outlook. 11 March.

Chinese grave robbers poison themselves inside ancient tomb

Mo Hong'e (2017). Chinese grave robbers poison themselves inside ancient tomb. ECNS. 10 March.

No guns for guards: Central Museum is an easy prey

Vinita Chaturvedi (2017). No guns for guards: Central Museum is an easy prey. The Times of India. 10 March.

Centaurs, archers and modern vandals

Sibi Arasu (2017). Centaurs, archers and modern vandals. The Hindu. 10 March.

Smuggler Vijay Nanda stole Parvati idol from MP: Police

Vijay Kumar Yadav (2017). Smuggler Vijay Nanda stole Parvati idol from MP: Police. Mid-day. 10 March.

Idol smuggling suspect kills self

The Hindu (2017). Idol smuggling suspect kills self. The Hindu. 9 March.

US returns 8 ancient idols in big retrieval

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2017). US returns 8 ancient idols in big retrieval. The Times of India. 9 March.

House linked to China's 'founding father' damaged again

Kris Cheng (2017). House linked to China's 'founding father' damaged again. Hong Kong Free Press. 8 March.

Controversial trove from imperial Chinese shipwreck lands in New York

Victoria Stapley-Brown (2017). Controversial trove from imperial Chinese shipwreck lands in New York. The Art Newspaper. 7 March.

Illegal stone mining a major danger to five ASI monuments

Deshdeep Saxena (2017). Illegal stone mining a major danger to five ASI monuments. The Times of India. 7 March.

Sabarmati Ashram mulls to step up security after theft

Press Trust of India (2017). Sabarmati Ashram mulls to step up security after theft. India. 6 March.

BJP demands fencing of Bihar temples, burial grounds

Press Trust of India (2017). BJP demands fencing of Bihar temples, burial grounds. The Indian Express. 6 March.

Theft of artifacts rampant due to legal loopholes Police crack down on thieves, but critics say laws need to change

Korea JoongAng Daily (2017). Theft of artifacts rampant due to legal loopholes Police crack down on thieves, but critics say laws need to change. Korea JoongAng Daily. 6 March.

6 brass idols stolen from Nasirnagar Iskcon temple

Ujjal Chakraborty (2017). 6 brass idols stolen from Nasirnagar Iskcon temple. Dhaka Tribune. 5 March.

'Piece of paper' for accused: Cops clueless on Satyarthi's Nobel citation

Press Trust of India (2017). 'Piece of paper' for accused: Cops clueless on Satyarthi's Nobel citation. The New Indian Express. 5 March.

Police recover 195 ancient gold coins from Tonk in 3 months

TNN (2017). Police recover 195 ancient gold coins from Tonk in 3 months. The Times of India. 5 March.

Antique smuggling racket: Key idol smuggler held in police raid

Vijay Kumar Yadav (2017). Antique smuggling racket: Key idol smuggler held in police raid. Mid-day. 4 March.

Nagpur University finally lodges FIR in coins theft case

TNN (2017). Nagpur University finally lodges FIR in coins theft case. The Times of India. 3 March.

Ancient temple left in lurch

Ahmad Pasha (2017). Ancient temple left in lurch. The Hans India. 2 March.

Gov't reveals 29 lost state seals

The Korea Times (2017). Gov't reveals 29 lost state seals. The Korea Times. 1 March.

Sentinels to guard Marayur dolmens

Giji K. Raman (2017). Sentinels to guard Marayur dolmens. The Hindu. 27 February.

Panchaloha idol stolen from temple near Ariyalur

TNN (2017). Panchaloha idol stolen from temple near Ariyalur. The Times of India. 27 February.

Ghost ships: why are World War II naval wrecks vanishing in Indonesia?

Natali Pearson (2017). Ghost ships: why are World War II naval wrecks vanishing in Indonesia?. The Conversation. 26 February.

At Bhaktapur Durbar Square today

Sabitri Dhakal (2017). At Bhaktapur Durbar Square today. The Himalayan Times. 26 February.

Five held with stolen panchaloha idol

TNN (2017). Five held with stolen panchaloha idol. Bosco Dominique. 23 February.

Records Point to Dealer's Role in Artifact Theft

Ben Paviour (2017). Records Point to Dealer's Role in Artifact Theft. The Cambodia Daily. 22 February.

Police clueless about stolen Dattatreaya Statuette

eKantipur (2017). Police clueless about stolen Dattatreaya Statuette. eKantipur. 22 February.

With an eye to national identity, Beijing vows to stem loss of cultural treasures

Jun Mai (2017). With an eye to national identity, Beijing vows to stem loss of cultural treasures. South China Morning Post. 20 February.

Sabah to probe whether UMS salvage work broke law

Avila Geraldine (2017). Sabah to probe whether UMS salvage work broke law. The Straits Times. 20 February.

Ludhiana: Crowns, jewels stolen from Kali temple

Express News Service (2017). Ludhiana: Crowns, jewels stolen from Kali temple. The Indian Express. 18 February.

South Korean Government Accused of Blacklisting 9,000 Artists—Here's What You Need to Know

Anna Louie Sussman (2017). South Korean Government Accused of Blacklisting 9,000 Artists—Here's What You Need to Know. Artsy. 17 February.

Case of Japan painting theft to be concluded by early March

The Nation (2017). Case of Japan painting theft to be concluded by early March. The Nation. 16 February.

Sabah plans new rules on sea salvage after WWII wreck controversy

Julia Chan (2017). Sabah plans new rules on sea salvage after WWII wreck controversy. The Malay Mail. 16 February.

4 held with ancient Buddha idol

The Kathmandu Post (2017). 4 held with ancient Buddha idol. The Kathmandu Post. 16 February.

Bihar govt to prepare list of idols, artefacts in temples

TNN (2017). Bihar govt to prepare list of idols, artefacts in temples. The Times of India. 16 February.

Battle over Kiefer's Beijing show escalates as curator rejects dealers' objections

Georgina Adam (2017). Battle over Kiefer's Beijing show escalates as curator rejects dealers' objections. The Art Newspaper. 14 February.

Thieves who stole Satyarthi's Nobel don't remember if they took certificate

Press Trust of India (2017). Thieves who stole Satyarthi's Nobel don't remember if they took certificate. Deccan Chronicle. 14 February.

Ancient statue a riddle for experts

Mom Kunthear (2017). Ancient statue a riddle for experts. Khmer Times. 13 February.

13 years on, no sign of 'ancient' paintings missing from Qila Mubarak

Manish Sirhindi (2017). 13 years on, no sign of 'ancient' paintings missing from Qila Mubarak. The Times of India. 13 February.

Maoists deny hand in destruction of ancient Ganesha idol; Cops have their doubts

Ejaz Kaiser (2017). Maoists deny hand in destruction of ancient Ganesha idol; Cops have their doubts. The New Indian Express. 12 February.

DRI vs Nanda case: DRI recovered antique Mughal sculpture during searc

Virendrasingh Ghunawat (2017). DRI vs Nanda case: DRI recovered antique Mughal sculpture during searc. India Today. 12 February.

More antique wooden sculptures, carvings recovered from Nanda

Press Trust of India (2017). More antique wooden sculptures, carvings recovered from Nanda. The Indian Express. 12 February.

Kailash Satyarthi's stolen Nobel replica recovered, 3 arrested

TNN (2017). Kailash Satyarthi's stolen Nobel replica recovered, 3 arrested. The Times of India. 12 February.

'Salvaging okayed after getting feedback from agencies'

New Straits Times (2017). 'Salvaging okayed after getting feedback from agencies'. New Straits Times. 10 February.

DRI to approach USA for details on antique smuggler's imports

Pratik Salunke (2017). DRI to approach USA for details on antique smuggler's imports. Hindustan Times. 10 February.

World War II Shipwrecks Are Vanishing at a Disturbing Rate

George Dvorsky (2017). World War II Shipwrecks Are Vanishing at a Disturbing Rate. Gizmodo. 10 February.

Indonesia and Australia battle to save WWII shipwreck HMAS Perth from salvagers

Jewel Topsfield (2017). Indonesia and Australia battle to save WWII shipwreck HMAS Perth from salvagers. Western Advocate. 10 February.

Images reveal three more Japanese WWII shipwrecks torn apart for scrap

Oliver Holmes (2017). Images reveal three more Japanese WWII shipwrecks torn apart for scrap. The Guardian. 9 February.

Santa Fe couple convicted in artifact-smuggling case

Uriel J. Garcia (2017). Santa Fe couple convicted in artifact-smuggling case. Santa Fe New Mexican. 9 February.

Indian cops arrest US businessman over idol smuggling

AFP (2017). Indian cops arrest US businessman over idol smuggling. The Daily Mail. 8 February.

Kailash Satyarthi's Nobel citation, medal replica stolen

The Tribune (2017). Kailash Satyarthi's Nobel citation, medal replica stolen. The Tribune. 7 February.

Nobel Prize stolen from social activist Kailash Satyarthi's house

Sohini Mitter (2017). Nobel Prize stolen from social activist Kailash Satyarthi's house. Mashable. 7 February.

New document by Chun Kyung-ja says 'Beautiful Woman' is fake

Yonhap News Agency (2017). New document by Chun Kyung-ja says 'Beautiful Woman' is fake. Yonhap News Agency. 7 February.

Italy restoring damaged art from Palmyra Italy restoring damaged art from Palmyra

ANSA (2017). Italy restoring damaged art from Palmyra Italy restoring damaged art from Palmyra. ANSA. 7 February.

Show of shipwrecked treasures raises scientists' ire

Traci Watson (2017). Show of shipwrecked treasures raises scientists' ire. Nature. 7 February.

Debate over statue highlights complexities of ownership

Korea JoongAng Daily (2017). Debate over statue highlights complexities of ownership. Korea JoongAng Daily. 6 February.

Over 28 antiquities retrieved from abroad till date: Govt

Press Trust of India (2017). Over 28 antiquities retrieved from abroad till date: Govt. The Indian Express. 6 February.

दिनदहाड़े राधाकृष्ण मंदिर से अष्टधातु की मूर्तियां चोरी

Radhakrishna Temple Ashtadhatu Statues Stolen In Broad Daylight

Amar Ujala (2017). दिनदहाड़े राधाकृष्ण मंदिर से अष्टधातु की मूर्तियां चोरी. Amar Ujala. 6 February.

गोरखपुर में पांच करोड़ की मूर्ति बरामद तस्कर गिरफ्तार

Smuggler arrested with lord buddha stolen in Gorakhpur

Patrika (2017). गोरखपुर में पांच करोड़ की मूर्ति बरामद तस्कर गिरफ्तार. Patrika. 5 February.

ठाकुरबाड़ी से अष्ट धातु की माँ सीता की मूर्ति चोरी

Ashta metal sculpture of Mother Sita stolen from Thakurbari

Live Hindustan (2017). ठाकुरबाड़ी से अष्ट धातु की माँ सीता की मूर्ति चोरी. Live Hindustan. 3 February.

Date set for Chinese villagers' Dutch court battle over ownership of 1,000-year-old 'stolen' gilded statute

Kinling Lo (2017). Date set for Chinese villagers' Dutch court battle over ownership of 1,000-year-old 'stolen' gilded statute. South China Morning Post. 3 February.

Chhattisgarh: Ancient Ganesha idol damaged by suspected Maoists successfully restored

ANI (2017). Chhattisgarh: Ancient Ganesha idol damaged by suspected Maoists successfully restored. Business Standard. 2 February.

Court approves stay of execution on return order for stolen Buddhist statue

Yonhap News Agency (2017). Court approves stay of execution on return order for stolen Buddhist statue. Yonhap News Agency. 1 February.

'Art thief' hearing to finish quickly

Phusadee Arumas (2017). 'Art thief' hearing to finish quickly. Bangkok Post. 31 January.

Six Treasure Hunters Inside an Ancient Canal in Eppawala Arrested

Hiru News (2017). Six Treasure Hunters Inside an Ancient Canal in Eppawala Arrested. Hiru News. 31 January.

Official apologizes for painting theft, resigns

Teeranai Charuvastra (2017). Official apologizes for painting theft, resigns. Khaoso. 31 January.

Art snatcher suspended

Bangkok Post (2017). Art snatcher suspended. Bangkok Post. 30 January.

Panchaloha idol stolen from temple in Tamil Nadu

Devanathan Veerappani (2017). Panchaloha idol stolen from temple in Tamil Nadu. The Times of India. 30 January.

Burglary in Chhota Udepur palace, antiques stolen

TNN (2017). Burglary in Chhota Udepur palace, antiques stolen. The Times of India. 30 January.

The dancing girl in distress

Pakistan Today (2017). The dancing girl in distress. Pakistan Today. 29 January.

Campaigners call for sacking of official in Japan painting theft scandal

The Nation (2017). Campaigners call for sacking of official in Japan painting theft scandal. The Nation. 28 January.

1100-year-old Ganesha idol falls from Bastar hilltop, cops suspect Maoists' role

Rashmi Drolia (2017). 1100-year-old Ganesha idol falls from Bastar hilltop, cops suspect Maoists' role. The Times of India. 28 January.

Seven silver parasols stolen from Jain temple

Nikhil Bhardwaj (2017). Seven silver parasols stolen from Jain temple. The Tribune. 27 January.

Bronze idol worth lakhs stolen from temple

Press Trust of India (2017). Bronze idol worth lakhs stolen from temple. News Today. 27 January.

150 वर्ष पुरानी अष्टधातु मूर्ति चोरी का खुलासा

Theft of 150 year old ashtadhatu idol revealed in Varanasi

Khaskhabar (2017). 150 वर्ष पुरानी अष्टधातु मूर्ति चोरी का खुलासा. Khaskhabar. 27 January.

Angkor revisited: how master craftsmen are forging Khmer antiquities

Cristina Maza (2017). Angkor revisited: how master craftsmen are forging Khmer antiquities. The Phnom Penh Post. 27 January.

Thailand seeks freedom of official jailed in Japan for theft

Teeranai Charuvastra (2017). Thailand seeks freedom of official jailed in Japan for theft. Khaoso. 27 January.

बस्तर: पहाड़ी से चोरी हुई हजार साल पुरानी गणेश प्रतिमा

Bastar: ancient Ganesh idol stolen from Dholkal

Khabar Non Stop (2017). बस्तर: पहाड़ी से चोरी हुई हजार साल पुरानी गणेश प्रतिमा. Khabar Non Stop. 27 January.

South Korea Can Keep Buddha Statue Stolen From Japan, Court Says

Choe Sang-Hun (2017). South Korea Can Keep Buddha Statue Stolen From Japan, Court Says. The New York Times. 26 January.

Thai Official Arrested in Japan With 3 Paintings From Hotel

Associated Press (2017). Thai Official Arrested in Japan With 3 Paintings From Hotel. Salon. 25 January.

Locals obstruct temple rebuilding, demand participatio

Gyan P Neupane (2017). Locals obstruct temple rebuilding, demand participatio. My Republica. 25 January.

बिहार में मंदिर से 11 कीमती मूर्तियों की चोरी

11 Precious Statues Stolen from Temple in Bihar

Samay Live (2017). बिहार में मंदिर से 11 कीमती मूर्तियों की चोरी. Samay Live. 25 January.

Temples, a new target for thieves

Santosh Sonawane (2017). Temples, a new target for thieves. The Times of India. 25 January.

The Fraudster and the Little Bird

Bikram Grewal (2017). The Fraudster and the Little Bird. Ahmedabad Mirror. 23 January.

Pakistan's Moenjodaro is crumbling away

Faras Ghani (2017). Pakistan's Moenjodaro is crumbling away. Al Jazeera. 23 January.

हनुमान मंदिर से चांदी के आभूषण चोरी, पुलिस ने प्रारंभ की जांच

Silver ornaments stolen from Hanuman Temple, police start investigation

Khaskhabar (2017). हनुमान मंदिर से चांदी के आभूषण चोरी, पुलिस ने प्रारंभ की जांच. Khaskhabar. 22 January.

Prehistoric rock art in peril

E.M. Manoj (2017). Prehistoric rock art in peril. The Hindu. 22 January.

South Korea's culture minister Cho Yoon Sun resigns after arrest over arts blacklist

AFP (2017). South Korea's culture minister Cho Yoon Sun resigns after arrest over arts blacklist. The Straits Times. 21 January.

Hindu Aikyavedi to protest theft of idol in Vaniyambalam temple

Express News Service (2017). Hindu Aikyavedi to protest theft of idol in Vaniyambalam temple. The New Indian Express. 21 January.

मंदिर से करोड़ों की मूर्ति चुरा ले गए चोर, नहीं ले जा पाए 'कृष्ण' की ये निशानी

Lord Krishna Statue Stolen from Temple in Varanasi

Dainik Bhaskar (2017). मंदिर से करोड़ों की मूर्ति चुरा ले गए चोर, नहीं ले जा पाए 'कृष्ण' की ये निशानी. Dainik Bhaskar. 19 January.

वाराणसी में 150 साल पुरानी भगवान कृष्ण की मूर्ति चोरी

Varanasi: 150-year-old Lord Krishna Idol Stolen

Amar Ujala (2017). वाराणसी में 150 साल पुरानी भगवान कृष्ण की मूर्ति चोरी. Amar Ujala. 19 January.

Silver ornaments worth Rs. 5 lakh stolen from temple

The Hindu (2017). Silver ornaments worth Rs. 5 lakh stolen from temple. The Hindu. 19 January.

Chinese Authorities Smash Fake Terracotta Warriors Attraction

Claire Voon (2017). Chinese Authorities Smash Fake Terracotta Warriors Attraction. Hyperallergic. 18 January.

2 Arrested for Stealing Silver Throne, Temple Donations

Gargi Verma (2017). 2 Arrested for Stealing Silver Throne, Temple Donations. Mumbai Mirror. 18 January.

2 arrested over Karave temple theft case

TNN (2017). 2 arrested over Karave temple theft case. The Times of India. 18 January.

'Nothing fishy': Canadian owners of ancient fossils repatriated to China deny any wrongdoing

Douglas Quan (2017). 'Nothing fishy': Canadian owners of ancient fossils repatriated to China deny any wrongdoing. National Post. 17 January.

Alleged grave robber arrested near temple

Kong Meta (2017). Alleged grave robber arrested near temple. The Phnom Penh Post. 16 January.

Hyderabad: Stolen antiques make their way back home

C. R. Gowri Shankar (2017). Hyderabad: Stolen antiques make their way back home. Deccan Chronicle. 16 January.

Angkor what? How Cambodian workshops get away with fake masterpieces

Martin Polkinghorne (2017). Angkor what? How Cambodian workshops get away with fake masterpieces. In Daily. 16 January.

His shehnais gone, sons say music died long ago at Bismillah home

Maulshree Seth (2017). His shehnais gone, sons say music died long ago at Bismillah home. The Indian Express. 16 January.

Australia returns three antiquities to India

Press Trust of India (2017). Australia returns three antiquities to India. The Times of India. 16 January.

मिंदर से लाख क मूत व दानपा चोरी

Asthadhatu idol and charity box stolen from temple

Patrika (2017). मिंदर से लाख क मूत व दानपा चोरी. Patrika. 15 January.

Raza's work wasn't stolen, he had taken it back

TNN (2017). Raza's work wasn't stolen, he had taken it back. The Times of India. 13 January.

Chinese museum demands return of horse sculptures from Pennsylvania

Li Yan (2017). Chinese museum demands return of horse sculptures from Pennsylvania. ECNS. 13 January.

2 arrested for breaking into art gallery

TNN (2017). 2 arrested for breaking into art gallery. The Times of India. 12 January.

Canada returns two 200 million-year-old marine fossils smuggled from China

Douglas Quan (2017). Canada returns two 200 million-year-old marine fossils smuggled from China. National Post. 12 January.

मंदिर से बेशकीमती तीन मूर्तियां चोरी

Three Sculptures Stolen from the Temple Treasures

Amar Ujala (2017). मंदिर से बेशकीमती तीन मूर्तियां चोरी. Amar Ujala. 12 January.

SHC orders removal of Mohenjo Daro encroachers

Daily Times (2017). SHC orders removal of Mohenjo Daro encroachers. Daily Times. 12 January.

Japan Recalls South Korean Ambassador in Protest of 'Comfort Women' Memorial

Sarah Cascone (2017). Japan Recalls South Korean Ambassador in Protest of 'Comfort Women' Memorial. ArtNet News. 12 January.

Stolen Panchaloha idols seized from trio on bike

TNN (2017). Stolen Panchaloha idols seized from trio on bike. The Times of India. 12 January.

Vietnam woman nabbed for black bronze antique scam

Tuoi Tre News (2017). Vietnam woman nabbed for black bronze antique scam. Tuoi Tre News. 11 January.

'Indian art awaits high scrutiny in Oz'

U Tejonmayam (2017). 'Indian art awaits high scrutiny in Oz'. The Times of India. 11 January.

Hyderabad: Thieves looting antiques without any fear of law

C R Gowri Shanker (2017). Hyderabad: Thieves looting antiques without any fear of law. Deccan Chronicle. 11 January.

Killing Fields Bones Not Brought In, Expert Says at KR Tribunal

George Wright (2017). Killing Fields Bones Not Brought In, Expert Says at KR Tribunal. The Cambodia Daily. 11 January.

Mongolia seeks to crush fossil black market

Ben Dooley (2017). Mongolia seeks to crush fossil black market. Phys.org. 10 January.

Bismillah Khan's stolen shehnais recovered; grandson, 2 others arrested

Hindustan Times (2017). Bismillah Khan's stolen shehnais recovered; grandson, 2 others arrested. Hindustan Times. 10 January.

Two antique brass pots stolen from temple

The Star (2017). Two antique brass pots stolen from temple. The Star. 9 January.

Police recover most of stolen idols but culprits still at alarge

D B Buda (2017). Police recover most of stolen idols but culprits still at alarge. My Republica. 9 January.

How the estate of Thailand's missing 'Silk King' was among the winners of Reagan's 1986 Tax Reform Act

Helen Stoilas (2017). How the estate of Thailand's missing 'Silk King' was among the winners of Reagan's 1986 Tax Reform Act. The Art Newspaper. 9 January.

Emerald lingam stolen from TN temple for second time

J Shanmughasundaram (2017). Emerald lingam stolen from TN temple for second time. The Times of India. 9 January.

Police looking for Jumla's stolen idols arrest other criminals

D B Buda (2017). Police looking for Jumla's stolen idols arrest other criminals. My Republica. 7 January.

14 Chandannath idols recovered

L.P. Devkota (2017). 14 Chandannath idols recovered. The Kathmandu Post. 4 January.

Bust of Marathi playwright Ram Ganesh Gadkari vandalized, 4 held

Prasad Kulkarni (2017). Bust of Marathi playwright Ram Ganesh Gadkari vandalized, 4 held. The Times of India. 4 January.

Facebook sleuths bring home India's stolen idols

AFP (2017). Facebook sleuths bring home India's stolen idols. The Daily Mail. 3 January.

Meet the Indian art enthusiasts who are using Facebook to bring home stolen antiquities

AFP (2017). Meet the Indian art enthusiasts who are using Facebook to bring home stolen antiquities. The Economic Times. 3 January.

Khajuraho to get back 'Parrot Lady'

Rabindra Nath Choudhury (2017). Khajuraho to get back 'Parrot Lady'. Deccan Chronicle. 3 January.

2016 saw 3 UNESCO listings, return of stolen antiquities

Manoj Pokhriyal (2017). 2016 saw 3 UNESCO listings, return of stolen antiquities. Press Trust of India. 3 January.

Bringing the gods home

Saurav Karki (2017). Bringing the gods home. The Kathmandu Post. 3 January.

Nobel theft case: CID questions Bihar criminals

Dwaipayan Ghosh (2017). Nobel theft case: CID questions Bihar criminals. The Times of India. 2 January.

The Couple Who Saved China's Ancient Architectural Treasures Before They Were Lost Foreve

Tony Perrottet (2017). The Couple Who Saved China's Ancient Architectural Treasures Before They Were Lost Foreve. Smithsonian. 1 January.

Cash, silver stolen from Ludhiana temple

TNN (2016). Cash, silver stolen from Ludhiana temple. The Times of India. 31 December.

राधा कृष्ण मंदिर हनुमान की मूर्ति चुरायी

Hanuman Idol Stolen

Live Hindustan (2016). राधा कृष्ण मंदिर हनुमान की मूर्ति चुरायी. Live Hindustan. 31 December.

China Bans Its Ivory Trade, Moving Against Elephant Poaching

Edward Wong (2016). China Bans Its Ivory Trade, Moving Against Elephant Poaching. The New York Times. 30 December.

Aurangzeb-era Quran stolen from Kashmir in 2003 may be with New Delhi museum, hints CBI

M. A. Parray (2016). Aurangzeb-era Quran stolen from Kashmir in 2003 may be with New Delhi museum, hints CBI. Kashmir Reader. 30 December.

French art experts blast Seoul over 'fake' painting

AFP (2016). French art experts blast Seoul over 'fake' painting. Bangkok Post. 28 December.

Art world embroiled in series of forgery scandals

Kwon Mee-yoo (2016). Art world embroiled in series of forgery scandals. Korea Times. 27 December.

Police find new lead on stolen idols from Jumla

Kamal Pariyar (2016). Police find new lead on stolen idols from Jumla. My Republica. 27 December.

Subhash Kapoor remanded in Pazhavoor idol theft case

Pon Vasanth Arunchalam (2016). Subhash Kapoor remanded in Pazhavoor idol theft case. The Hindu. 27 December.

Indore: Theft at a temple at Subhash Chowk

TNN (2016). Indore: Theft at a temple at Subhash Chowk. The Times of India. 26 December.

Ancient idols of gods under serious threat in Nepal

Deepak Kharel (2016). Ancient idols of gods under serious threat in Nepal. My Republica. 26 December.

Pratyangira idol and two other artefacts back in India

TNN (2016). Pratyangira idol and two other artefacts back in India. The Times of India. 26 December.

Web of smugglers linked to New York art gallery

T.K. Rohit (2016). Web of smugglers linked to New York art gallery. The Hindu. 24 December.

Angkorian Artifact Dealer Arrested in New York

Ben Paviour (2016). Angkorian Artifact Dealer Arrested in New York. The Cambodia Daily. 23 December.

Art dealer Nancy Wiener who sold stolen Buddha to NGA arrested

Michaela Boland (2016). Art dealer Nancy Wiener who sold stolen Buddha to NGA arrested. The Australian. 22 December.

New York Art Dealer Charged With Trafficking Illegal Antiquities

Lisa Bannon (2016). New York Art Dealer Charged With Trafficking Illegal Antiquities. The Wall Street Journal. 21 December.

Prominent Antiquities Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Artifacts

Tom Mashberg (2016). Prominent Antiquities Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Artifacts. The New York Times. 21 December.

Hong Kong lions Stephen and Stitt, Japanese looters and the legal battle to protect cultural property

Steven Gallagher (2016). Hong Kong lions Stephen and Stitt, Japanese looters and the legal battle to protect cultural property. South China Morning Post. 19 December.

Chun Kyung-ja's long-disputed artwork declared genuine

The Korea Herald (2016). Chun Kyung-ja's long-disputed artwork declared genuine. Korea Herald. 19 December.

Two criminals held for damaging Jain Tirthankar's idol

The Times of India (2016). Two criminals held for damaging Jain Tirthankar's idol. The Times of India. 18 December.

Jain idol found broken in Rajgir temple

TNN (2016). Jain idol found broken in Rajgir temple. The Times of India. 18 December.

Police crack temple theft case, two held

CT Bureau (2016). Police crack temple theft case, two held. City Today. 13 December.

सुपौल: मंदिर से अष्टधातु की बहुमूल्य मूर्तियां चुरा ले गए चोर

Theft in Ramjanki temple in Supaul, three valuable sculptures stolen

Live Hindustan (2016). सुपौल: मंदिर से अष्टधातु की बहुमूल्य मूर्तियां चुरा ले गए चोर. Live Hindustan. 13 December.

Not allowed to pray, man steals Shivalinga

TNN (2016). Not allowed to pray, man steals Shivalinga. The Times of India. 13 December.

Filipino photographer's pagoda shoot prompts Facebook fury

Ei Ei Thu (2016). Filipino photographer's pagoda shoot prompts Facebook fury. Mayanmar Times. 13 December.

Kohinoor wasn't gifted but looted by British, say authors

IANS (2016). Kohinoor wasn't gifted but looted by British, say authors. The Economic Times. 11 December.

Stolen shehnais not registered with cultural dept

TNN (2016). Stolen shehnais not registered with cultural dept. The Times of India. 10 December.

Painting heist an inside job: Cops

Dwaipayan Ghoshl (2016). Painting heist an inside job: Cops. The Times of India. 9 December.

Criminal network involved in idol smuggling unearthed

The Hindu (2016). Criminal network involved in idol smuggling unearthed. The Hindu. 9 December.

18th-century Buddhist painting returned to home soil

Kim Yu-young (2016). 18th-century Buddhist painting returned to home soil. Korea Herald. 8 December.

50 paintings of Dhirendranath Brahma stolen

Priyanka Dasguptal (2016). 50 paintings of Dhirendranath Brahma stolen. The Times of India. 8 December.

Six major challenges facing Indian museums, says museologist Vinod Daniel

Adrija Roychowdhury (2016). Six major challenges facing Indian museums, says museologist Vinod Daniel. The Indian Express. 8 December.

Lax security makes protected temples easy targets for thieves

Arun Devl (2016). Lax security makes protected temples easy targets for thieves. The Times of India. 8 December.

Theft of manuscript of Holy Quran

D. A. Rashid (2016). Theft of manuscript of Holy Quran. Greater Kashmir. 7 December.

Group will document state's antiques to protect heritage

Mayuri Phadnis (2016). Group will document state's antiques to protect heritage. Pune Mirror. 7 December.

Shashi Tharoor's Delhi home burgled, copper Gandhi glasses gifted by PM Modi stolen

Mahender Singh Manral (2016). Shashi Tharoor's Delhi home burgled, copper Gandhi glasses gifted by PM Modi stolen. The Indian Express. 7 December.

US Will Return 9 Indian Antiquities Shortly: Government

Press Trust of India (2016). US Will Return 9 Indian Antiquities Shortly: Government. NDTV. 7 December.

Stolen Buddhist painting to be returned to Korea

Sang-Un Kim (2016). Stolen Buddhist painting to be returned to Korea. The Dong-A Ilbo. 7 December.

Idol thieves' gang busted, two arrested in Bhagalpur

TNN (2016). Idol thieves' gang busted, two arrested in Bhagalpur. The Times of India. 6 December.

Ustad Bismillah Khan's shehnais stolen

Press Trust of India (2016). Ustad Bismillah Khan's shehnais stolen. The Indian Express. 5 December.

CID Gets Vital Leads in Rabindranath Tagore Nobel Theft Case

News 18 (2016). CID Gets Vital Leads in Rabindranath Tagore Nobel Theft Case. News 18. 5 December.

'Stolen' Dattatreya idol found in wardrobe inside the temple

My Republica (2016). 'Stolen' Dattatreya idol found in wardrobe inside the temple. My Republica. 5 December.

Preservation of archaeological sites promotes tourism

APP (2016). Preservation of archaeological sites promotes tourism. The Nation. 5 December.

Four precious idols stolen from temple

Press Trust of India (2016). Four precious idols stolen from temple. Business Standard. 4 December.

Chandannath Temple Guthi committee, priest suspended

DB Buda (2016). Chandannath Temple Guthi committee, priest suspended. My Republica. 3 December.

Arrests confirm more thefts in NGA collection

Michaela Boland (2016). Arrests confirm more thefts in NGA collection. The Australian. 2 December.

Crowns, necklaces of Rampur Nawabs up for auction; family says no clue how it reached London

Faisal Fareed (2016). Crowns, necklaces of Rampur Nawabs up for auction; family says no clue how it reached London. Two Circles. 30 November.

206 ancient silver coins seized from villagers in Vellore district

TNN (2016). 206 ancient silver coins seized from villagers in Vellore district. The Times of India. 30 November.

Why the Indian antiquities market is important to Contemporary art

Rosalyn DMello (2016). Why the Indian antiquities market is important to Contemporary art. Vogue. 30 November.

Huangpu River sculpture to go after 'copycat' row

Hu Min (2016). Huangpu River sculpture to go after 'copycat' row. Shanghai Daily. 30 November.

2 Nepalese henchmen of idol racket kingpin held

Express News Service (2016). 2 Nepalese henchmen of idol racket kingpin held. The New Indian Express. 30 November.

Harn Museum turns over sculpture bought from alleged smuggler

Paige Fry (2016). Harn Museum turns over sculpture bought from alleged smuggler. Alligator. 30 November.

ICE HSI, Tamil Nadu Police arrest major India-based artifact smugglers

ICE (2016). ICE HSI, Tamil Nadu Police arrest major India-based artifact smugglers. ICE. 30 November.

Khalanga shut for third day over temple robbery

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Khalanga shut for third day over temple robbery. The Kathmandu Post. 30 November.

4 idols stolen from TN temple seized, man, son arrested

TNN (2016). 4 idols stolen from TN temple seized, man, son arrested. The Times of India. 30 November.

Nalanda cops recover 3 stolen idols, arrest 1

TNN (2016). Nalanda cops recover 3 stolen idols, arrest 1. The Times of India. 30 November.

Angkor replicated: How Cambodian workshops produce fake masterpieces, and get away with it

Martin Polkinghorne (2016). Angkor replicated: How Cambodian workshops produce fake masterpieces, and get away with it. Scroll.in. 29 November.

Onus on govt to trace idols of Thanjai temple

Express News Service (2016). Onus on govt to trace idols of Thanjai temple. The New Indian Express. 29 November.

कैला माता मंदिर से चुराया था सोने का त्रिशूल, पकड़े गए तीन चोर

Trident of gold stolen from the Kaila mata temple, three thieves caught

Khaskhabar (2016). कैला माता मंदिर से चुराया था सोने का त्रिशूल, पकड़े गए तीन चोर. Khaskhabar. 29 November.

రాచకొండ సీతారామ స్వామి ఆలయంలో చోరీ

Idols theft at Racha Konda Seetaramaswamy Temple

Namasthetelangaana (2016). రాచకొండ సీతారామ స్వామి ఆలయంలో చోరీ. Namasthetelangaana. 29 November.

HC rejects plea to recover Raja Raja Cholan statue

The Hindu (2016). HC rejects plea to recover Raja Raja Cholan statue. The Hindu. 29 November.

Chandannath temple robbery: Jumla headquarters shut from past 3 days

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Chandannath temple robbery: Jumla headquarters shut from past 3 days. The Kathmandu Post. 29 November.

Grave Robbers' Search for Treasure Buries Them Alive

Fu Danni (2016). Grave Robbers' Search for Treasure Buries Them Alive. Sixth Tone. 28 November.

28 idols stolen from Chandannath Temple overnight

D B Buda (2016). 28 idols stolen from Chandannath Temple overnight. My Republica. 28 November.

After Anish Kapoor, Another Artist Claims China Copied Her Public Artwork

Caroline Elbaor (2016). After Anish Kapoor, Another Artist Claims China Copied Her Public Artwork. ArtNet News. 28 November.

28 ancient idols stolen from Chandannath

LP Devkota (2016). 28 ancient idols stolen from Chandannath. The Kathmandu Post. 28 November.

Madras High Court dismisses PIL for retrieval of ancient idols

Press Trust of India (2016). Madras High Court dismisses PIL for retrieval of ancient idols. The Indian Express. 28 November.

RS 2.6 Lakh Antique Chair Stolen from ID Show

Ahmedabad Mirror (2016). RS 2.6 Lakh Antique Chair Stolen from ID Show. Ahmedabad Mirror. 28 November.

12 years on, Nobel medal theft suspect held again

TNN (2016). 12 years on, Nobel medal theft suspect held again. The Times of India. 27 November.

16 idols stolen from Jumla's Chandannath temple

The Kathmandu Post (2016). 16 idols stolen from Jumla's Chandannath temple. The Kathmandu Post. 27 November.

కోటప్పకొండపై నంది విగ్రహం అపహరణ... ఎందుకో తెలుసా...?

Nandi idol theft from Kotappa Konda Temple in Guntur District

Webdunia (2016). కోటప్పకొండపై నంది విగ్రహం అపహరణ... ఎందుకో తెలుసా...?. Webdunia. 26 November.

Tagore's Nobel Medal Theft: Folk Singer Arrested From Bengal

News 18 (2016). Tagore's Nobel Medal Theft: Folk Singer Arrested From Bengal. News 18. 26 November.

Stolen frescoes highlight concern for cultural relics

CRIEnglish (2016). Stolen frescoes highlight concern for cultural relics. CRIEnglish. 25 November.

Jakarta to help probe disappearance of Dutch WWII shipwrecks deemed war graves

The Japan Times (2016). Jakarta to help probe disappearance of Dutch WWII shipwrecks deemed war graves. The Japan Times. 24 November.

Ten incidents of stolen relics strike Shanxi

Xu Shanshan (2016). Ten incidents of stolen relics strike Shanxi. ECNS. 23 November.

मंदिर से भगवान महावीर की 500 साल पुरानी मूर्ति चोरी, अष्टधातु की 11 अन्य चीजें भी गायब

500 Year Old Statues Stolen From The Temple

Patrika (2016). मंदिर से भगवान महावीर की 500 साल पुरानी मूर्ति चोरी, अष्टधातु की 11 अन्य चीजें भी गायब. Rajasthan Patrika. 23 November.

Idol thief hires 5 in jail to snatch chains

TNN (2016). Idol thief hires 5 in jail to snatch chains. The Times of India. 23 November.

See Famous Artwork Missing for Over a Century at New Hokusai Museum

Caroline Elbaor (2016). See Famous Artwork Missing for Over a Century at New Hokusai Museum. ArtNet News. 23 November.

Sotheby's Denies Helping Flip Yves Bouvier's $127.5 Million Leonardo da Vinci

Henri Neuendorf (2016). Sotheby's Denies Helping Flip Yves Bouvier's $127.5 Million Leonardo da Vinci. ArtNet News. 22 November.

A look at the book the Metropolitan Museum of Art refuses to sell

Li Yan (2016). A look at the book the Metropolitan Museum of Art refuses to sell. ECNS. 22 November.

Forgery scandal surrounding Lee Ufan's work grows in Korea with three arrests

Victoria Stapley-Brown Nathalie Eggs (2016). Forgery scandal surrounding Lee Ufan's work grows in Korea with three arrests. The Art Newspaper. 21 November.

Beijing museum says Anselm Kiefer exhibition will go ahead despite artist's protest

Lisa Movius (2016). Beijing museum says Anselm Kiefer exhibition will go ahead despite artist's protest. The Art Newspaper. 18 November.

Legal Aspects Of Heritage In India

Shivali Rathore Kalpesh L Gupta (2016). Legal Aspects Of Heritage In India. Live Law. 18 November.

Hue City to relocate abandoned sculptures

Vietnam Net (2016). Hue City to relocate abandoned sculptures. Vietnam Net. 18 November.

Three More Arrested in South Korea for Producing and Selling Lee Ufan Forgeries

Alyssa Buffenstein (2016). Three More Arrested in South Korea for Producing and Selling Lee Ufan Forgeries. ArtNet News. 18 November.

Publication of ads about stolen artefacts in major dailies ordered

Dawn (2016). Publication of ads about stolen artefacts in major dailies ordered. Dawn. 17 November.

Artist Lee U-fan's forgery scandal continues

Kim Yu-young (2016). Artist Lee U-fan's forgery scandal continues. Korea Herald. 16 November.

British second world war shipwrecks in Java Sea destroyed by illegal scavenging

Oliver Holmes (2016). British second world war shipwrecks in Java Sea destroyed by illegal scavenging. The Guardian. 16 November.

Mystery as wrecks of three Dutch WWII ships vanish from Java seabed

Oliver Holmes (2016). Mystery as wrecks of three Dutch WWII ships vanish from Java seabed. The Guardian. 16 November.

Villagers try to retrieve stolen corpse of their ancestor from the Netherlands

Global Times (2016). Villagers try to retrieve stolen corpse of their ancestor from the Netherlands. Global Times. 16 November.

Why retrieved antiquities should be sent back to place of origin

Sanjeev Sanyal (2016). Why retrieved antiquities should be sent back to place of origin. Hindustan Times. 16 November.

Stolen Indian idols to be brought to National Museum from Australia

The Times of India (2016). Stolen Indian idols to be brought to National Museum from Australia. The Times of India. 16 November.

Public sculptures vandalised in Hue

Vietnam Net (2016). Public sculptures vandalised in Hue. Vietnam Net. 15 November.

Ancient art returning home

China Daily (2016). Ancient art returning home. China.org.cn. 14 November.

Taiwan museum removes defaced statues given by Jackie Chan

AFP (2016). Taiwan museum removes defaced statues given by Jackie Chan. Emirates 24/7. 14 November.

Demonetisation will not affect the auction market, say Saffronart owners

Vandana Kalra (2016). Demonetisation will not affect the auction market, say Saffronart owners. The Indian Express. 14 November.

HC grants time to CBI in Quran theft case

Daily Excelsior (2016). HC grants time to CBI in Quran theft case. Daily Excelsior. 13 November.

Tourists disappointed on not finding antique idols in Baijnath temples

Seema Sharmal (2016). Tourists disappointed on not finding antique idols in Baijnath temples. The Times of India. 13 November.

Silver artefact stolen from Karave temple

George Mendonca (2016). Silver artefact stolen from Karave temple. The Times of India. 12 November.

Kohinoor issue: It is war crime not to return stolen items, says advocate Siddiqui

Biharprabha (2016). Kohinoor issue: It is war crime not to return stolen items, says advocate Siddiqui. Biharprabha. 11 November.

Notices issued on plea for retrieval of 'Dancing Girl' from India

The News (2016). Notices issued on plea for retrieval of 'Dancing Girl' from India. The News. 11 November.

48 artifact smugglers caught in police probe

Park Ming-Je (2016). 48 artifact smugglers caught in police probe. Korea JoongAng Daily. 10 November.

Govt stopping sale at Japan auction raises hopes about looted artifacts

Shan Jie (2016). Govt stopping sale at Japan auction raises hopes about looted artifacts. Global Times. 8 November.

Police Reclaim 4,500 Stolen Cultural Assets

KBS (2016). Police Reclaim 4,500 Stolen Cultural Assets. KBS World. 8 November.

Dutch court reportedly issues notice to collector of mummified statue

Li Yan (2016). Dutch court reportedly issues notice to collector of mummified statue. ECNS. 8 November.

Donation boxes, ornaments stolen from temple near Lonavla

The Times of India (2016). Donation boxes, ornaments stolen from temple near Lonavla. The Times of India. 8 November.

जैन मंदिर से चोरी हुईं 500 साल पुरानी मूर्तियां बरामद, दो बदमाश गिरफ्तार

500-year old sculptures stolen from Jain Temple recovered

Dainik Bhaskar (2016). जैन मंदिर से चोरी हुईं 500 साल पुरानी मूर्तियां बरामद, दो बदमाश गिरफ्तार. Dainik Bhaskar. 8 November.

Savina Jain Temple theft case solved, Culprits nabbed

Udaipur Times (2016). Savina Jain Temple theft case solved, Culprits nabbed. Udaipur Times. 8 November.

Gaitonde painting 'stolen'

The Telegraph (2016). Gaitonde painting 'stolen'. The Telegraph. 7 November.

बालाजी धाम मंदिर से चांदी के छत्र के साथ 7 मुकुट चोरी

Silver crown and parasol stolen from Balaji Dham temple

Hindustan Hindi News (2016). बालाजी धाम मंदिर से चांदी के छत्र के साथ 7 मुकुट चोरी. Hindustan Hindi News. 7 November.

Temple theft: Cops recover crown, arrest 3

TNN (2016). Temple theft: Cops recover crown, arrest 3. The Times of India. 7 November.

Iconic Buddha in Swat valley restored after nine years when Taliban defaced it

Fazal Khaliq (2016). Iconic Buddha in Swat valley restored after nine years when Taliban defaced it. Dawn. 7 November.

High court moved for retrieving dancing girl statuette from India

Jamal Khurshid (2016). High court moved for retrieving dancing girl statuette from India. The News. 6 November.

A temple in the heart of Capital remains in ruins

Anup Ojha (2016). A temple in the heart of Capital remains in ruins. The Kathmandu Post. 6 November.

Lakshmi idol recovered from mosque in Bangladesh, another temple torched

IANS (2016). Lakshmi idol recovered from mosque in Bangladesh, another temple torched. Business Standard. 5 November.

China cracks down on illegal trade of cultural artefacts

Anny Shaw (2016). China cracks down on illegal trade of cultural artefacts. The Art Newspaper. 4 November.

S. Korean museum rejects French forgery allegations

Yonhap News Agency (2016). S. Korean museum rejects French forgery allegations. Yonhap News Agency. 4 November.

Gold ornaments of Kali idol stolen in Ctg

FM Mizanur Rahaman (2016). Gold ornaments of Kali idol stolen in Ctg. Dhaka Tribune. 3 November.

ASI for easier norms for private import of antiquities

Anrita Madhukalya (2016). ASI for easier norms for private import of antiquities. DNA. 2 November.

Cops seize stolen Salt Lake idol on its way to Chandernagore

Tamaghna Banerjee (2016). Cops seize stolen Salt Lake idol on its way to Chandernagore. The Times of India. 1 November.

Idol wing police to seek French assistance in probe

R. Sivaraman (2016). Idol wing police to seek French assistance in probe. The Hindu. 1 November.

Auctions for plundered cultural relics forbidden in China

CRIEnglish (2016). Auctions for plundered cultural relics forbidden in China. CRIEnglish. 1 November.

Crown worth 4 Lakh stolen in Bagulamukhi temple

TNN (2016). Crown worth 4 Lakh stolen in Bagulamukhi temple. The Times of India. 29 October.

Idol smuggler's grandson in DRI net, antiques seized

Express News Service (2016). Idol smuggler's grandson in DRI net, antiques seized. The New Indian Express. 28 October.

Pondy art galleries under scanner after idol theft

Bosco Dominique (2016). Pondy art galleries under scanner after idol theft. The Times of India. 28 October.

पाकुड़ में चौथी बार एक ही मंदिर में हुई चोरी, चुराए मां काली के गहने

Thieves steal ornames of idol in Pakur

Live Hindustan (2016). पाकुड़ में चौथी बार एक ही मंदिर में हुई चोरी, चुराए मां काली के गहने. Live Hindustan. 27 October.

Photographer Steve McCurry speaks out against arrest of Sharbat Gula, the 'Afghan girl with green eyes'

Gareth Harris (2016). Photographer Steve McCurry speaks out against arrest of Sharbat Gula, the 'Afghan girl with green eyes'. The Art Newspaper. 27 October.

Smuggling racket busted, 11 idols seized

S Prasad (2016). Smuggling racket busted, 11 idols seized. The Hindu. 27 October.

Idol smuggler held, eleven panchaloha idols recovered

TNN (2016). Idol smuggler held, eleven panchaloha idols recovered. The Times of India. 27 October.

Temple doors found open but all valuables intact

TNN (2016). Temple doors found open but all valuables intact. The Times of India. 27 October.

A goodwill gesture: India loans ancient statue to Bhutan

Gargi Gupta (2016). A goodwill gesture: India loans ancient statue to Bhutan. DNA. 27 October.

Smuggler's aide held in idol theft case

The Hindu (2016). Smuggler's aide held in idol theft case. The Hindu. 26 October.

Thieves steal idols, jewels from 3 temples

TNN (2016). Thieves steal idols, jewels from 3 temples. The Times of India. 26 October.

'Afghan Girl' in 1985 National Geographic Photo Is Arrested in Pakistan

Christine Hauser (2016). 'Afghan Girl' in 1985 National Geographic Photo Is Arrested in Pakistan. The New York Times. 26 October.

Ancient idols worth Rs 50 crore seized, 1 held

Web India 123 (2016). Ancient idols worth Rs 50 crore seized, 1 held. Web India 123. 26 October.

Theft at Savina Jain Temple, Precious idols stolen

Udaipur Times (2016). Theft at Savina Jain Temple, Precious idols stolen. Udaipur Times. 25 October.

Fossil poaching threatens scientific study, says University of Alberta researcher

Clare Clancy (2016). Fossil poaching threatens scientific study, says University of Alberta researcher. Edmonton Journal. 24 October.

'Destroying damaged ancient sculptures a crime'

TNN (2016). 'Destroying damaged ancient sculptures a crime'. The Times of India. 24 October.

Measures needed to protect antique relics

Vietnam Net (2016). Measures needed to protect antique relics. Vietnam Net. 20 October.

Sellers of ancient coins in Tamil Nadu make a killing online

TNN (2016). Sellers of ancient coins in Tamil Nadu make a killing online. The Times of India. 20 October.

Four sent to judicial custody for stealing 4-century-old Buddha idols

The Himalayan Times (2016). Four sent to judicial custody for stealing 4-century-old Buddha idols. The Himalayan Times. 19 October.

Art Dealer Claims Monet in 1MDB Scandal

Kelly Crow (2016). Art Dealer Claims Monet in 1MDB Scandal. The Wall Street Journal. 19 October.

Arrested men smuggled many idols out of TN: Police

TNN (2016). Arrested men smuggled many idols out of TN: Police. The Times of India. 19 October.

Police arrest five for theft at Kateel temple priest's house

Deccan Herald (2016). Police arrest five for theft at Kateel temple priest's house. Deccan Herald. 18 October.

Idol case: Four arrested in Ramanathapuram

The Hindu (2016). Idol case: Four arrested in Ramanathapuram. The Hindu. 18 October.

Find the artifact thief and win

Pakistan Today (2016). Find the artifact thief and win. Pakistan Today. 18 October.

Why India Must Counter The Heritage Plunder

Creative India (2016). Why India Must Counter The Heritage Plunder. Swarajya Magazine. 18 October.

Heritage furniture theft: Cops to quiz hostel staff

The Tribune (2016). Heritage furniture theft: Cops to quiz hostel staff. The Tribune. 17 October.

Police crack 4-yr-old temple theft case, 2 held

TNN (2016). Police crack 4-yr-old temple theft case, 2 held. The Times of India. 17 October.

AGNSW's Indian sculptures feared stolen

Michaela Boland (2016). AGNSW's Indian sculptures feared stolen. The Australian. 17 October.

Maninag temple heist: Stolen jewellery found

Orissa Post (2016). Maninag temple heist: Stolen jewellery found. Orissa Post. 16 October.

NU delays filing FIR in ancient coins case

Sarfaraz Ahmed (2016). NU delays filing FIR in ancient coins case. The Times of India. 16 October.

Mystery shrouds emerald lingam robbery

Ajay Kanth (2016). Mystery shrouds emerald lingam robbery. The New Indian Express. 15 October.

Reclaiming our Gods: Why India must reverse the plunder of its artistic heritage

S. Vijay Kumar (2016). Reclaiming our Gods: Why India must reverse the plunder of its artistic heritage. DNA. 15 October.

Why has idol theft been neglected?

Donna Yates (2016). Why has idol theft been neglected?. DNA. 15 October.

Police Recover 300 Million Yuan Worth of Stolen Sichuan Relics

Teng Jing Xuan (2016). Police Recover 300 Million Yuan Worth of Stolen Sichuan Relics. Caixin Online. 14 October.

The Curious Case of Mohenjo Daro: Whose Civilisation Is It Anyway?

Hansa Malhortra (2016). The Curious Case of Mohenjo Daro: Whose Civilisation Is It Anyway?. The Quint. 14 October.

Why thieves have and continue to walk away with India's antiques

Gargi Gupta (2016). Why thieves have and continue to walk away with India's antiques. DNA. 14 October.

Explainer: The NGA looted antiquities scandal

The Australian (2016). Explainer: The NGA looted antiquities scandal. The Australian. 14 October.

Trafficking is neglected because people associate antiquities with Egypt, Greece, Rome. Only recently India

Donna Yates (2016). Trafficking is neglected because people associate antiquities with Egypt, Greece, Rome. Only recently India. DNA. 14 October.

Pakistani Claim Over the Dancing Girl Has No Standing

Vasant Shinde (2016). Pakistani Claim Over the Dancing Girl Has No Standing. The Quint. 13 October.

Emerald lingam missing from TN temple locker

TNN (2016). Emerald lingam missing from TN temple locker. The Times of India. 12 October.

Local government attempts to restore Great Wall end up damaging landmark

Li Yan (2016). Local government attempts to restore Great Wall end up damaging landmark. ECNS. 12 October.

Beware Red-Eyed internet detectives

Jaime Laya (2016). Beware Red-Eyed internet detectives. Manila Bulletin. 10 October.

Buddha stolen from Me So Pagoda returned

Vietnam Net (2016). Buddha stolen from Me So Pagoda returned. Vietnam Net. 10 October.

Heritage crimes: Let's get our past back

Anuraag Saxena (2016). Heritage crimes: Let's get our past back. Sunday Guardian Live. 9 October.

Temple politics in Kullu

Dipender Manta (2016). Temple politics in Kullu. The Tribune. 9 October.

Thieves target Khermai temple, decamp with jewellery worth 1.5 lakh

The Hitavada (2016). Thieves target Khermai temple, decamp with jewellery worth 1.5 lakh. The Hitavada. 8 October.

Chinese Contemporary Art Collector Guy Ullens Draws Fire for Allegedly Profit-Seeking Moves

Eileen Kinsella (2016). Chinese Contemporary Art Collector Guy Ullens Draws Fire for Allegedly Profit-Seeking Moves. ArtNet News. 7 October.

Ministry seeks law to fight art forgery crimes

Kwon Mee-yoo (2016). Ministry seeks law to fight art forgery crimes. Korea Times. 6 October.

Damaged Bagan Temples Under Detailed Assessment

Tin Htet Paing (2016). Damaged Bagan Temples Under Detailed Assessment. The Irrawaddy. 6 October.

Statue stolen from ancient pagoda

Vietnam Net (2016). Statue stolen from ancient pagoda. Vietnam Net. 4 October.

Heritage for sale: Stop the loot of India's past

Anuraag Saxena (2016). Heritage for sale: Stop the loot of India's past. Sunday Guardian Live. 4 October.

Idols, donation box stolen from Jain temple in Mumbai

Anurag Kamble (2016). Idols, donation box stolen from Jain temple in Mumbai. Mid-day. 4 October.

Raza's missing 'Bindu' traced to city

TNN (2016). Raza's missing 'Bindu' traced to city. The Times of India. 3 October.

Why so little of Hong Kong's underwater heritage has been preserved

South China Morning Post (2016). Why so little of Hong Kong's underwater heritage has been preserved. South China Morning Post. 3 October.

India needs to bring heritage-criminals to justice

Anuraag Saxena (2016). India needs to bring heritage-criminals to justice. Sunday Guardian Live. 3 October.

Art detectives track down stolen 12th-century Indian sculpture

Richard Morris (2016). Art detectives track down stolen 12th-century Indian sculpture. India GB News. 3 October.

Four Panchaloha idols stolen from temple

Web India 123 (2016). Four Panchaloha idols stolen from temple. Web India 123. 1 October.

Five stolen Tamil Nadu idols in Oz on radar for return

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2016). Five stolen Tamil Nadu idols in Oz on radar for return. The Times of India. 1 October.

India takes possession of stolen 12th-century Brahma sculpture

Eastern Eye (2016). India takes possession of stolen 12th-century Brahma sculpture. Eastern Eye. 1 October.

Temple looted

The Hindu (2016). Temple looted. The Hindu. 29 September.

Theft in Hebri temple

The Hindu (2016). Theft in Hebri temple. The Hindu. 29 September.

Revealed: how senior Laos officials cut deals with animal traffickers

Nick Davies (2016). Revealed: how senior Laos officials cut deals with animal traffickers. The Guardian. 27 September.

The ghost of Vaman Ghiya is rising

Vijay Kumar (2016). The ghost of Vaman Ghiya is rising. DNA. 24 September.

Art of the past

Zainab Fakhar (2016). Art of the past. Pakistan Today. 24 September.

Theft of Aurangzeb-era Quran: HC orders CBI prob

M. A. Parray (2016). Theft of Aurangzeb-era Quran: HC orders CBI prob. Kashmir Reader. 22 September.

Dismay over 'crude' repairs to ancient section of Great Wall of China

Associated Press (2016). Dismay over 'crude' repairs to ancient section of Great Wall of China. The Guardian. 22 September.

Stolen Artifacts Found in Siem Reap

Mom Kunthear (2016). Stolen Artifacts Found in Siem Reap. Khmer Times. 22 September.

Youth arrested for thefts in 8 temples

TNN (2016). Youth arrested for thefts in 8 temples. The Times of India. 21 September.

Kohinoor our property, govt tells Supreme Court

Bhadra Sinha (2016). Kohinoor our property, govt tells Supreme Court. Hindustan Times. 20 September.

City cops nab gang involved in 13 temple thefts in Karnataka

Nishikant Karlikar (2016). City cops nab gang involved in 13 temple thefts in Karnataka. The Times of India. 16 September.

Preventing the plunder of Asean's heritage

Curtis S. Chin (2016). Preventing the plunder of Asean's heritage. The Straits Times. 16 September.

5 members of gang involved in temple thefts in Karnataka held

Press Trust of India (2016). 5 members of gang involved in temple thefts in Karnataka held. India Today. 15 September.

An 18th-Century Temple Buddha Painting Returns to Korea after an Epic Journey

Alexxa Gotthardt (2016). An 18th-Century Temple Buddha Painting Returns to Korea after an Epic Journey. Artsy. 15 September.

23 cultural assets damaged after quake in ancient capital

Yonhap News Agency (2016). 23 cultural assets damaged after quake in ancient capital. Yonhap News Agency. 13 September.

Karnataka yet to get proper inventory report on 14 heritage cities

Yathiraju (2016). Karnataka yet to get proper inventory report on 14 heritage cities. The New Indian Express. 12 September.

Rani Pokhari reconstruction to resume this week

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Rani Pokhari reconstruction to resume this week. The Kathmandu Post. 12 September.

25 kilo laddu stolen from Ganesh pandal

Mahesh Buddil (2016). 25 kilo laddu stolen from Ganesh pandal. The Times of India. 10 September.

Thieves break into temple, steal antiques worth crores

TNN (2016). Thieves break into temple, steal antiques worth crores. The Times of India. 10 September.

Art collector Lance Dane's 'so-called' adopted son refused relief by the Bombay High Court

Mustafa Plumber (2016). Art collector Lance Dane's 'so-called' adopted son refused relief by the Bombay High Court. DNA Info. 10 September.

Suspect detained in Taipei after theft of science artifacts

Chun-fu Chiu (2016). Suspect detained in Taipei after theft of science artifacts. Taipei Times. 9 September.

The Amateur Tomb Raiders Pilfering China's Artifacts

Wang Chao (2016). The Amateur Tomb Raiders Pilfering China's Artifacts. Sixth Tone. 9 September.

KP lacks archaeological experts to preserve priceless heritage

Pakistan Observer (2016). KP lacks archaeological experts to preserve priceless heritage. Pakistan Observer. 9 September.

Raghunath Trust to strengthen security & management shrine: CM

M. L. Verma (2016). Raghunath Trust to strengthen security & management shrine: CM. Himvani. 9 September.

Jho Low Used Goldman Sachs to Illicitly Buy Van Gogh Work

Eileen Kinsella (2016). Jho Low Used Goldman Sachs to Illicitly Buy Van Gogh Work. ArtNet News. 8 September.

500 seized coins date back to ancient times: Customs dept

G.S. Paul (2016). 500 seized coins date back to ancient times: Customs dept. Tribune India. 7 September.

15 ancient pagodas in Bagan suffer severe damage

Eleven (2016). 15 ancient pagodas in Bagan suffer severe damage. Eleven. 6 September.

ICE-rescued ancient fossil on display at Carnegie Museum of Natural History

ICE (2016). ICE-rescued ancient fossil on display at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. ICE. 6 September.

Suspect in Colombo National Museum theft further remanded

Daily News (2016). Suspect in Colombo National Museum theft further remanded. Daily News. 5 September.

Stolen Buddhist painting to be returned from U.S.

Yonhap News Agency (2016). Stolen Buddhist painting to be returned from U.S.. Yonhap News Agency. 1 September.

Unesco concerned about inappropriate rebuilding of Ranipokhari

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Unesco concerned about inappropriate rebuilding of Ranipokhari. The Kathmandu Post. 1 September.

Bagan pagodas to be repaired in 7-step process

Eleven (2016). Bagan pagodas to be repaired in 7-step process. Eleven. 31 August.

Collector Nguyen Thi Thu Hoa: A code of practice must soon be formed for collectors

Vietnam Net (2016). Collector Nguyen Thi Thu Hoa: A code of practice must soon be formed for collectors. Vietnam Net. 31 August.

Udupi: Valuables stolen from Mukhyaprana temple

Daijiworld Media Network (2016). Udupi: Valuables stolen from Mukhyaprana temple. Daijiworld. 30 August.

Burglars steal 13 brass bells from century-old temple

The Times of India (2016). Burglars steal 13 brass bells from century-old temple. The Times of India. 30 August.

Balgopaleshwar Temple reconstruction suspended

My Republica (2016). Balgopaleshwar Temple reconstruction suspended. My Republica. 30 August.

Bolton pub's ghost 'stolen' by Chinese artist

Harry Readhead (2016). Bolton pub's ghost 'stolen' by Chinese artist. Metro. 30 August.

The earthquake aftermath: 'Don't rush with restoration'

Libby Hogan (2016). The earthquake aftermath: 'Don't rush with restoration'. DVB. 29 August.

Bid to steal panchaloha idols from temple

The Hindu (2016). Bid to steal panchaloha idols from temple. The Hindu. 29 August.

Jharkhand: Authorities ensure Rs 2,500-cr Krishna idol is guarded well

B. Vijay Murty (2016). Jharkhand: Authorities ensure Rs 2,500-cr Krishna idol is guarded well. Hindustan Times. 26 August.

Bagan After the Quake: Concerns Over Manhandling of Debris

Zarni Mann (2016). Bagan After the Quake: Concerns Over Manhandling of Debris. The Irrawaddy. 25 August.

Myanmar President Visits Bagan to Survey Quake-Damaged Pagodas

Radio Free Asia (2016). Myanmar President Visits Bagan to Survey Quake-Damaged Pagodas. Radio Free Asia. 25 August.

Myanmar earthquake kills three, damages scores of ancient temples

Shwe Yee Saw Myint (2016). Myanmar earthquake kills three, damages scores of ancient temples. Reuters. 24 August.

Another artifact at US museum 'may have been stolen'

Ploenpote Atthakor (2016). Another artifact at US museum 'may have been stolen'. Bangkok Post. 24 August.

'Need to sensitise law enforcement agencies on heritage'

The Hindu (2016). 'Need to sensitise law enforcement agencies on heritage'. The Hindu. 23 August.

Action urged for Yama lintel return

Ploenpote Atthakor (2016). Action urged for Yama lintel return. Bangkok Post. 23 August.

4 suspected tomb raiders held in Hebei

Shanghai Daily (2016). 4 suspected tomb raiders held in Hebei. China.org.cn. 22 August.

Gold chains worth Rs 2.5 lakh stolen from deity of Bhadrachalam temple

B. Satyanarayana Reddy (2016). Gold chains worth Rs 2.5 lakh stolen from deity of Bhadrachalam temple. The New Indian Express. 22 August.

Police recover 400-yr old stolen idols, ornaments

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Police recover 400-yr old stolen idols, ornaments. The Kathmandu Post. 21 August.

Burglars strike in temple; loot gold, silver and cash

The Hindu (2016). Burglars strike in temple; loot gold, silver and cash. The Hindu. 21 August.

6 panchaloha idols stolen from Tiruvotriyur temple

The Hindu (2016). 6 panchaloha idols stolen from Tiruvotriyur temple. The Hindu. 21 August.

Tomb raiders jailed in Liaoning Province

Xinhua (2016). Tomb raiders jailed in Liaoning Province. Shanghai Daily. 17 August.

Trial Resumes for Man Accused of Defrauding Art Collecting Widow of $817,000

Eileen Kinsella (2016). Trial Resumes for Man Accused of Defrauding Art Collecting Widow of $817,000. ArtNet News. 15 August.

Temple managements told to tighten security

The Hindu (2016). Temple managements told to tighten security. The Hindu. 15 August.

Money laundering and the art world

Akhbar Satar (2016). Money laundering and the art world. Asto Awani. 14 August.

The Potential Dark Side of China's Art and Antiquities Boom

Deborah Lehr (2016). The Potential Dark Side of China's Art and Antiquities Boom. The Diplomat. 12 August.

Robbery at Neemuch Mata Temple; Cash and Crown stolen

Udaipur Times (2016). Robbery at Neemuch Mata Temple; Cash and Crown stolen. Udaipur Times. 10 August.

China's Historical Relics to Be Preserved; Local Government Punishes Tomb Raiders Backed by Private Art Collectors

Ana Ablaza (2016). China's Historical Relics to Be Preserved; Local Government Punishes Tomb Raiders Backed by Private Art Collectors. Yibada. 10 August.

Supported by the UN cultural agency, Nepal's quake-damaged museums re-open

UN News Centre (2016). Supported by the UN cultural agency, Nepal's quake-damaged museums re-open. UN News Centre. 10 August.

Priest murdered, 'ashtadhatu' idols stolen

Arvind Chauhan (2016). Priest murdered, 'ashtadhatu' idols stolen. The Times of India. 10 August.

All you need to know about the idol smuggling racket worth crores

Sandhya Ravishankar (2016). All you need to know about the idol smuggling racket worth crores. Hindustan Times. 8 August.

How China Must Reclaim Its Lost Cultural Heritage

Peter Fuhrman (2016). How China Must Reclaim Its Lost Cultural Heritage. Frontera News. 8 August.

Pilfered paintings get digital recreation: Korean art kept overseas animated as part of new exhibit going on at DDP

Kim Hyung-Eun (2016). Pilfered paintings get digital recreation: Korean art kept overseas animated as part of new exhibit going on at DDP. Korea JoongAng Daily. 8 August.

WB govt wants to take over Nobel theft probe, to approach CBI

Press Trust of India (2016). WB govt wants to take over Nobel theft probe, to approach CBI. Business Standard. 5 August.

Call for ancient lintel to be returned from US exhibition

The Nation (2016). Call for ancient lintel to be returned from US exhibition. The Nation. 5 August.

Ai Weiwei's Lawyer, Zhou Shifeng, Sentenced to Seven Years for 'Subversion'

Brian Boucher (2016). Ai Weiwei's Lawyer, Zhou Shifeng, Sentenced to Seven Years for 'Subversion'. ArtNet News. 4 August.

Priceless Buri Ram lintel found in San Francisco

Ploenpote Atthakor (2016). Priceless Buri Ram lintel found in San Francisco. Bangkok Post. 4 August.

The foot of Zeus

Llewelyn Morgan (2016). The foot of Zeus. Prospect Magazine. 3 August.

US returned only eight antiquities during PM Narendra Modi's visit: Govt

Press Trust of India (2016). US returned only eight antiquities during PM Narendra Modi's visit: Govt. The Indian Express. 3 August.

मंदिर से अष्टधातु की 4 मूर्तियां चोरी

4 ashtadhatu idols stolen from temple

Inextlive (2016). मंदिर से अष्टधातु की 4 मूर्तियां चोरी. Inextlive. 3 August.

Cops nab man for stealing copper idol from Hindu temple in Penang

Malay Mail (2016). Cops nab man for stealing copper idol from Hindu temple in Penang. Malay Mail. 2 August.

Himachal HC stays takeover of historic Kullu temple

IANS (2016). Himachal HC stays takeover of historic Kullu temple. The Hindu. 2 August.

Police Name Five More Suspects in North Sumatra Buddhist Temple Attacks

Jakarta Globe (2016). Police Name Five More Suspects in North Sumatra Buddhist Temple Attacks. Jakarta Globe. 1 August.

Deities, not CM, to decide Raghunath temple's fate, says Maheshwar Singh

The Tribune (2016). Deities, not CM, to decide Raghunath temple's fate, says Maheshwar Singh. The Tribune. 1 August.

Police Name Twelve Suspects in North Sumatra Temple Attacks

Jakarta Globe (2016). Police Name Twelve Suspects in North Sumatra Temple Attacks. Jakarta Globe. 1 August.

Dacoit gang busted, 4 held

Express News Service (2016). Dacoit gang busted, 4 held. The New Indian Express. 1 August.

Temple burglary gang busted

Bangkok Post (2016). Temple burglary gang busted. Bangkok Post. 28 July.

Shutdown over takeover of Raghunath temple

TNN (2016). Shutdown over takeover of Raghunath temple. The Times of India. 28 July.

Gold ornaments worth Rs 15,000 stolen from temple

The Times of India (2016). Gold ornaments worth Rs 15,000 stolen from temple. The Times of India. 27 July.

Gold ornaments, silver articles taken away from two temples

The Hindu (2016). Gold ornaments, silver articles taken away from two temples. The Hindu. 27 July.

Panchaloha idol found in sand heap

TNN (2016). Panchaloha idol found in sand heap. The Times of India. 26 July.

Japan, S. Korea at odds over true ownership of stolen statue

Toru Higashioka (2016). Japan, S. Korea at odds over true ownership of stolen statue. The Asahi Shimbun. 26 July.

Current Hong Kong laws fail the test of heritage protection

Steven Gallagher (2016). Current Hong Kong laws fail the test of heritage protection. South China Morning Post. 25 July.

14 rare idols stolen from Jain temple

TNN (2016). 14 rare idols stolen from Jain temple. The Times of India. 24 July.

Temple priest arrested on theft charge

The Hindu (2016). Temple priest arrested on theft charge. The Hindu. 24 July.

Kathmandu Valley is not danger listed again

Kai Weise (2016). Kathmandu Valley is not danger listed again. The Himalayan Times. 23 July.

Van Gogh and Monet paintings seized in 1MDB corruption investigation

AFP (2016). Van Gogh and Monet paintings seized in 1MDB corruption investigation. The Guardian. 23 July.

सुसनेर के जैन मंदिर से अष्टधातु की 14 मूर्तियां चोरी

14 sculptures stolen from Jain temple in Susner

Naidunia (2016). सुसनेर के जैन मंदिर से अष्टधातु की 14 मूर्तियां चोरी. Naidunia. 23 July.

Sullia: Theft of temple ornaments - priest arrested in Bengaluru

Daijiworld Media Network (2016). Sullia: Theft of temple ornaments - priest arrested in Bengaluru. Daijiworld. 23 July.

India may approach Britain on bringing back Kohinoor

Press Trust of India (2016). India may approach Britain on bringing back Kohinoor. The Tribune. 22 July.

Australia to return stolen Buddha statue to India

The Tribune (2016). Australia to return stolen Buddha statue to India. The Tribune. 22 July.

NGA's stolen buddha slowly homing in on return to India

Michaela Boland (2016). NGA's stolen buddha slowly homing in on return to India. The Australian. 22 July.

Switzerland, Singapore Seize Art, Property After FBI Moves Against Fund Linked to Red Granite

Patrick Frater (2016). Switzerland, Singapore Seize Art, Property After FBI Moves Against Fund Linked to Red Granite. Variety. 21 July.

Six temples burgled in one night in Maddur taluk

TNN (2016). Six temples burgled in one night in Maddur taluk. The Times of India. 21 July.

'Smugglers' fell sandalwood trees

TNN (2016). 'Smugglers' fell sandalwood trees. The Times of India. 20 July.

Prosecutors Expose Jho Low's Secret Schemes to Illicitly Acquire $137 Million in Art

Eileen Kinsella (2016). Prosecutors Expose Jho Low's Secret Schemes to Illicitly Acquire $137 Million in Art. ArtNet News. 20 July.

Meet Vijay Kumar, the guardian of plundered idols and colonial loot

Divya Karthikeyan (2016). Meet Vijay Kumar, the guardian of plundered idols and colonial loot. The News Minute. 20 July.

Vietnam museum says all paintings fake in high-profile exhibition

Lucy Nguyen (2016). Vietnam museum says all paintings fake in high-profile exhibition. Thanh Nien News. 20 July.

मंदिर से चोरी हुए चांदी के छत्र

Silver crown stolen from temple

Patrika (2016). मंदिर से चोरी हुए चांदी के छत्र. Patrika. 19 July.

Digitisation of temple idols all set to stop smugglers in their tracks

B. Sivakumar (2016). Digitisation of temple idols all set to stop smugglers in their tracks. The Times of India. 19 July.

'Our contribution to the artefacts registry is poor'

Express News Service (2016). 'Our contribution to the artefacts registry is poor'. The New Indian Express. 18 July.

National Gallery of Australia likely to forfeit more ancient Indian antiquities, says director

Andrew Taylor (2016). National Gallery of Australia likely to forfeit more ancient Indian antiquities, says director. The Sydney Morning Herald. 18 July.

BJP government has no space for prized artefacts returned by US

Soudhriti Bhabani (2016). BJP government has no space for prized artefacts returned by US. India Today. 18 July.

Three cops booked for selling stolen goods

Shafaque Alam (2016). Three cops booked for selling stolen goods. The Times of India. 17 July.

मन्दिर से कीमती अष्टधातु की मूर्ति चोरी

Precious ashtadhatu idol theft from temple

EENadu (2016). मन्दिर से कीमती अष्टधातु की मूर्ति चोरी. EENadu. 17 July.

The rogue's gallery: Subhash Kapoor and India's stolen artefacts

Arun Janardhanan (2016). The rogue's gallery: Subhash Kapoor and India's stolen artefacts. The Indian Express. 17 July.

Looted antique idol recovered in Bargarh

Orissa Post (2016). Looted antique idol recovered in Bargarh. Orissa Post. 15 July.

Theft in temple

The Hindu (2016). Theft in temple. The Hindu. 15 July.

North Korean diplomats implicated in illegal rhino horn trade – report

Don Pinnock (2016). North Korean diplomats implicated in illegal rhino horn trade – report. The Guardian. 15 July.

China's Toilet Shaped Building Defies Architecture Ban

Artlyst (2016). China's Toilet Shaped Building Defies Architecture Ban. Artlyst. 14 July.

Idol robberies rising in Chhattisgarh, allege Congress

TNN (2016). Idol robberies rising in Chhattisgarh, allege Congress. The Times of India. 14 July.

End to Penang temple vandalism streak? Cops believe they caught the man (VIDEO)

Opalyn Mok (2016). End to Penang temple vandalism streak? Cops believe they caught the man (VIDEO). The Malay Mail. 14 July.

Deenadhayalan produced in CJM court in Srivilliputtur

S. Sundar (2016). Deenadhayalan produced in CJM court in Srivilliputtur. The Hindu. 14 July.

Gold statues of deities stolen from Penang temple

ANN (2016). Gold statues of deities stolen from Penang temple. Asia One. 13 July.

Hong Kong MTR trains graffitied by fugitive American artist pair; China may be their next target

Adam Wright (2016). Hong Kong MTR trains graffitied by fugitive American artist pair; China may be their next target. South China Morning Post. 13 July.

Gold goddess idol stolen from temple in Bargarh

Prameya News (2016). Gold goddess idol stolen from temple in Bargarh. Prameya News. 13 July.

TN gets back two 1,000-year-old idols smuggled to US

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2016). TN gets back two 1,000-year-old idols smuggled to US. The Times of India. 12 July.

Ariyalur to America and back: How 2 antique idols returned

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2016). Ariyalur to America and back: How 2 antique idols returned. The Times of India. 12 July.

भगवान की खोज में एएसआई के नेतृत्व में राजिम पहुंची पुलिस

Dantewada police looking for stolen idol of god

Naidunia (2016). भगवान की खोज में एएसआई के नेतृत्व में राजिम पहुंची पुलिस. Naidunia. 12 July.

Police set up task force following desecration of 4 Hindu temples

Aaron Ngui (2016). Police set up task force following desecration of 4 Hindu temples. The Sun Daily. 11 July.

Another Chun Kyung-ja painting suspected of forgery

Kwon Mee-yoo (2016). Another Chun Kyung-ja painting suspected of forgery. Korea Times. 11 July.

Why confiscating idols alone will not break up the smuggling ring thriving in TN

Divya Karthikeyan (2016). Why confiscating idols alone will not break up the smuggling ring thriving in TN. The News Minute. 11 July.

Three statues smashed at 70-year-old place of worship in Jln Tengku Kudin

Crystal Chiam Shiying (2016). Three statues smashed at 70-year-old place of worship in Jln Tengku Kudin. The Star. 11 July.

DRI crackdown nets huge haul of red sanders, idols

S. Vijay Kumar (2016). DRI crackdown nets huge haul of red sanders, idols. The Hindu. 11 July.

Items smuggled under guise of iron goods

TNN (2016). Items smuggled under guise of iron goods. The Times of India. 11 July.

Chattisgarh: Rare, centuries-old idols stolen from Bhoramdeo temple

DNA (2016). Chattisgarh: Rare, centuries-old idols stolen from Bhoramdeo temple. DNA. 9 July.

Bantwal: Thieves enter temple at Vittal- decamp with silver, cash

Daijiworld Media Network (2016). Bantwal: Thieves enter temple at Vittal- decamp with silver, cash. Daijiworld. 8 July.

Kohinoor, the mountain of light

K.S.S. Seshan (2016). Kohinoor, the mountain of light. The Hindu. 7 July.

Cambodia cracks down on scantily clad visitors to Angkor

AFP (2016). Cambodia cracks down on scantily clad visitors to Angkor. The Guardian. 7 July.

कभी गायब होने के बाद खुद लौट आई थी मूर्ति, अब फिर से हुई चोरी

Historical Idol Of Natraja Stolen From Chhattisgarh Temple

Dainik Bhaskar (2016). कभी गायब होने के बाद खुद लौट आई थी मूर्ति, अब फिर से हुई चोरी. Dainik Bhaskar. 7 July.

Kashmiri Pandits protest over vandalization, theft in temples at Valley

Daily Excelsior (2016). Kashmiri Pandits protest over vandalization, theft in temples at Valley. Daily Excelsior. 7 July.

Vessels, puja items stolen from temple

The Hindu (2016). Vessels, puja items stolen from temple. The Hindu. 6 July.

A Forger Confessed to Faking Millions in Lee Ufan Works—Now the Artist Says They're Real

Isaac Kaplan (2016). A Forger Confessed to Faking Millions in Lee Ufan Works—Now the Artist Says They're Real. Artsy. 6 July.

Lee Ufan Refuses Police Request to Confirm 13 Forgeries of His Work

Rain Embuscado (2016). Lee Ufan Refuses Police Request to Confirm 13 Forgeries of His Work. ArtNet News. 5 July.

Police wait for ASI to inspect antiques

R. Srikanth (2016). Police wait for ASI to inspect antiques. The Hindu. 5 July.

Seven arrested for illegal excavation of ancient clay pots

Hiru News (2016). Seven arrested for illegal excavation of ancient clay pots. Hiru News. 5 July.

Modification, demolition of ancient structures stayed

Dawn (2016). Modification, demolition of ancient structures stayed. Dawn. 5 July.

Third Hindu temple in Penang vandalised

R. Sekaran (2016). Third Hindu temple in Penang vandalised. The Star. 4 July.

Over 200 artefacts recovered from idol smuggler's bungalow

R. Srikanth (2016). Over 200 artefacts recovered from idol smuggler's bungalow. The Hindu. 4 July.

Evidence mounts two National Gallery of Australia sculptures may have been looted

ABC Australia (2016). Evidence mounts two National Gallery of Australia sculptures may have been looted. ABC Australia. 4 July.

Two more antiquities may have to be returned by the National Gallery of Australia to India

Sally Pryor (2016). Two more antiquities may have to be returned by the National Gallery of Australia to India. The Sydney Morning Herald. 4 July.

Pakistan's Vanishing History

Daud Khattak (2016). Pakistan's Vanishing History. The Diplomat. 2 July.

HC to hear plea on irregularities in National Art Gallery

Press Trust of India (2016). HC to hear plea on irregularities in National Art Gallery. The Hindu. 30 June.

5-star hotel employee held for temple theft

TNN (2016). 5-star hotel employee held for temple theft. The Times of India. 29 June.

Ancient Burmese Buddhist site at risk from botched restoration

Apollo (2016). Ancient Burmese Buddhist site at risk from botched restoration. Apollo. 27 June.

Deenadayalan's aide held, 9 more idols seized

R. Srikanth (2016). Deenadayalan's aide held, 9 more idols seized. The Hindu. 27 June.

16 heritage sites facing extinction

Pramod Kumar Tandan (2016). 16 heritage sites facing extinction. The Himalayan Times. 26 June.

Connoisseur of art who turned temple raider

Srikkanth Dhasarathy (2016). Connoisseur of art who turned temple raider. The New Indian Express. 26 June.

Theft at two temples

The Hindu (2016). Theft at two temples. The Hindu. 25 June.

Police arrest idol smuggler, seize 9 ancient statues

TNN (2016). Police arrest idol smuggler, seize 9 ancient statues. The Times of India. 25 June.

Four students picked up for possessing 'bronze' idol, released

TNN (2016). Four students picked up for possessing 'bronze' idol, released. The Times of India. 24 June.

बंद रहा दरवाजा और मंदिर से देवताओं की मूर्ति चुरा ले गए चोर

Thieves steal statues of the gods from temple in Madhubani

Pradesh 18 (2016). बंद रहा दरवाजा और मंदिर से देवताओं की मूर्ति चुरा ले गए चोर. Pradesh 18. 24 June.

Robbery attempt at Marakathambiga Sundarashwarar Temple caught on camera

DNA (2016). Robbery attempt at Marakathambiga Sundarashwarar Temple caught on camera. DNA. 24 June.

Over 14 lakh antiquities documented, data on NMMA website

TNN (2016). Over 14 lakh antiquities documented, data on NMMA website. The Times of India. 23 June.

Art dealer arrested in Chennai for suspected temple artefacts theft

AFP (2016). Art dealer arrested in Chennai for suspected temple artefacts theft. Hindustan Times. 22 June.

चोरों ने बनाया मठ को निशाना, एक साथ चुराईं अष्टधातु की आधा दर्जन मूर्तियां

Thieves stole statues of gods from temple in Muzaffarpur

Pradesh 18 (2016). चोरों ने बनाया मठ को निशाना, एक साथ चुराईं अष्टधातु की आधा दर्जन मूर्तियां. Pradesh 18. 22 June.

Why is Korean art market vulnerable to forgery?

The Korea Herald (2016). Why is Korean art market vulnerable to forgery?. Korea Herald. 21 June.

Panchaloha Idol, Materials Stolen from Mariamma Temple

Mangalorean News (2016). Panchaloha Idol, Materials Stolen from Mariamma Temple. Mangalorean News. 21 June.

Govt has no record of artefacts stolen during militancy years

Sumit Hakhoo (2016). Govt has no record of artefacts stolen during militancy years. The Tribune. 21 June.

Miscreants damage ancient Rameshwar temple at Halasi

Ravindra Uppar (2016). Miscreants damage ancient Rameshwar temple at Halasi. The Times of India. 21 June.

Japan Mint employee nabbed in theft of 15 kg gold bar

Tokyo Reporter (2016). Japan Mint employee nabbed in theft of 15 kg gold bar. Tokyo Reporter. 20 June.

2 idols seized in Chennai could be from Tiruchi

The Hindu (2016). 2 idols seized in Chennai could be from Tiruchi. The Hindu. 20 June.

On the trail of stolen artefacts

R. Vimal Kumar (2016). On the trail of stolen artefacts. The Hindu. 20 June.

Connoisseur & Smuggler: The 84-year-old art dealer and his collection of 'stolen' idols in Chennai

Arun Janardhanan (2016). Connoisseur & Smuggler: The 84-year-old art dealer and his collection of 'stolen' idols in Chennai. The Indian Express. 20 June.

Archaeology Dept. awaits nod to beef up security

D. Madhaven (2016). Archaeology Dept. awaits nod to beef up security. The Hindu. 20 June.

CCTV surveillance at Golden Temple helps nail thieves

P. K. Jaiswar (2016). CCTV surveillance at Golden Temple helps nail thieves. The Tribune. 19 June.

Cracking down on idol-looters

The Hindu (2016). Cracking down on idol-looters. The Hindu. 17 June.

Lawsuit Underway to Bring Illegally Traded Chinese Self-Mummified Buddhist Statue Back Home

Margaux Schreurs (2016). Lawsuit Underway to Bring Illegally Traded Chinese Self-Mummified Buddhist Statue Back Home. The Beijinger. 17 June.

TN temple officials see if seized idols match stolen ones

Press Trust of India (2016). TN temple officials see if seized idols match stolen ones. Business Standard. 17 June.

'Set up judicial commission to probe idol thefts'

The Hindu (2016). 'Set up judicial commission to probe idol thefts'. The Hindu. 17 June.

Chennai offices had no role in probe of stolen idols: ASI

K. Maniandan (2016). Chennai offices had no role in probe of stolen idols: ASI. The Hindu. 16 June.

Villagers in court over stolen statue

Xinhua (2016). Villagers in court over stolen statue. Shanghai Daily. 16 June.

HR and CE department launches idol survey in 4,000 temples

The Hindu (2016). HR and CE department launches idol survey in 4,000 temples. The Hindu. 16 June.

Idols in unprotected temples easy pickings for smugglers

R. Srikanth (2016). Idols in unprotected temples easy pickings for smugglers. The Hindu. 16 June.

Catching up with a master smuggler

R. Srikanth (2016). Catching up with a master smuggler. The Hindu. 15 June.

HR and CE Department ups security to protect temple assets, idols

Express News Service (2016). HR and CE Department ups security to protect temple assets, idols. The New Indian Express. 15 June.

'Hundreds of Bihar antiquities are still in foreign museums'

Pranav Chaudhary (2016). 'Hundreds of Bihar antiquities are still in foreign museums'. The Times of India. 14 June.

Octogenarian's computer may hold key to big idol ring

A. Selvaraj (2016). Octogenarian's computer may hold key to big idol ring. The Times of India. 14 June.

Officials to carry out raids in idol smuggler's Karnataka properties

TNN (2016). Officials to carry out raids in idol smuggler's Karnataka properties. The Times of India. 13 June.

50 more idols, paintings recovered from smuggler

Express News Service (2016). 50 more idols, paintings recovered from smuggler. The New Indian Express. 12 June.

Chasing Ganeshas: Meet the art sleuths bringing India's stolen heritage home

Debayan Tewaril (2016). Chasing Ganeshas: Meet the art sleuths bringing India's stolen heritage home. The Times of India. 12 June.

Ganesh and his mother return home from US with Modi

Virendrasingh Ghunawat (2016). Ganesh and his mother return home from US with Modi. India Today. 9 June.

Police clueless on Thanjavur temple theft

Gokul Rajendranl (2016). Police clueless on Thanjavur temple theft. The Times of India. 9 June.

Korean Art Dealer Indicted for Forged Lee Ufan Paintings

Brian Boucher (2016). Korean Art Dealer Indicted for Forged Lee Ufan Paintings. ArtNet News. 8 June.

PM Modi's quest to bring back cultural artefacts started in 2003

TNN (2016). PM Modi's quest to bring back cultural artefacts started in 2003. The Times of India. 8 June.

The American Who Rescued The Saint

S. Vijay Kumar (2016). The American Who Rescued The Saint. Swarajya Magazine. 8 June.

Idol trackers elated as Ganesha set to come home

Nistula Hebbar (2016). Idol trackers elated as Ganesha set to come home. The Hindu. 8 June.

How low-profile expats helped India bring back 200 ancient artifacts

Gargi Gupta (2016). How low-profile expats helped India bring back 200 ancient artifacts. DNA. 8 June.

Mega heist at Thanjai temple

Express News Service (2016). Mega heist at Thanjai temple. The New Indian Express. 8 June.

ASI team inspects idols seized from smuggler

TNN (2016). ASI team inspects idols seized from smuggler. The Times of India. 7 June.

With New Book, Quest to Recover Stolen Battambang Statues Begins

Michelle Vachon (2016). With New Book, Quest to Recover Stolen Battambang Statues Begins. The Cambodia Daily. 7 June.

Malaysian artist charged for depicting PM as clown

AFP (2016). Malaysian artist charged for depicting PM as clown. The Daily Mail. 6 June.

Idol stolen in Tirupur turns out to be fake, three suspected smugglers released

TNN (2016). Idol stolen in Tirupur turns out to be fake, three suspected smugglers released. The Times of India. 6 June.

Thiruverumbur police recovers stone idols of Hindu deities from Cauvery river

TNN (2016). Thiruverumbur police recovers stone idols of Hindu deities from Cauvery river. The Times of India. 5 June.

Idol smuggling kingpin surrenders

News Today (2016). Idol smuggling kingpin surrenders. News Today. 4 June.

More idols found in Alwarpet house

Express News Service (2016). More idols found in Alwarpet house. The New Indian Express. 3 June.

Seized idols to be sent to Icon Centre for safekeeping

Vivek Narayanan (2016). Seized idols to be sent to Icon Centre for safekeeping. The Hindu. 2 June.

Cops tracking Kaluchari-era missing idols in US

TNN (2016). Cops tracking Kaluchari-era missing idols in US. The Times of India. 2 June.

Hindu temple in Penang desecrated, statues destroyed

Free Malaysia Today (2016). Hindu temple in Penang desecrated, statues destroyed. Free Malaysia Today. 2 June.

Art disasters: Boy reduces £10,000 Lego statue to rubble

Anisa Subedar (2016). Art disasters: Boy reduces £10,000 Lego statue to rubble. BBC News. 1 June.

Idol worth lakhs stolen from Jain Temple

The Hitavada (2016). Idol worth lakhs stolen from Jain Temple. The Hitavada. 1 June.

US to return 19 stolen Indian artefacts during Modi's trip

Sobhana K. Nair (2016). US to return 19 stolen Indian artefacts during Modi's trip. Mumbai Mirror. 1 June.

Idol smuggling gang busted

Vivek Narayanan (2016). Idol smuggling gang busted. The Hindu. 1 June.

Major haul of idols in Chennai city, 3 arrested

Web India 123 (2016). Major haul of idols in Chennai city, 3 arrested. Web India 123. 31 May.

Silver articles stolen from temple

The Hans India (2016). Silver articles stolen from temple. The Hans India. 29 May.

Archaeology Dept. ramps up security at Qutub Shahi Tombs, in the wake of Sandal Wood theft

The Siasat Daily (2016). Archaeology Dept. ramps up security at Qutub Shahi Tombs, in the wake of Sandal Wood theft. The Siasat Daily. 29 May.

Silver crowns of deities stolen from Jatashankar Devalaya in Telangkhedi

Nagpur Today (2016). Silver crowns of deities stolen from Jatashankar Devalaya in Telangkhedi. Nagpur Today. 27 May.

Woman arrested for damaging idols in temple

TNN (2016). Woman arrested for damaging idols in temple. The Times of India. 26 May.

10 sandalwood trees stolen from Qutb Shahi tombs premises

The Hindu (2016). 10 sandalwood trees stolen from Qutb Shahi tombs premises. The Hindu. 25 May.

Priceless antiques missing from Peshawar museum: confrontation between ACE and Directorate of Archaeology

Daily Times (2016). Priceless antiques missing from Peshawar museum: confrontation between ACE and Directorate of Archaeology. Daily Times. 25 May.

Kuvempu Prathisthana seeks replica of stolen medal

The Hindu (2016). Kuvempu Prathisthana seeks replica of stolen medal. The Hindu. 24 May.

China hopes to reunite "stolen" Buddhist relics in the virtual world

Atul Aneja (2016). China hopes to reunite "stolen" Buddhist relics in the virtual world. The Hindu. 24 May.

Kids Smash Art at Glass Museum While Adults Stand by Filming

Claire Voon (2016). Kids Smash Art at Glass Museum While Adults Stand by Filming. Hyperallergic. 23 May.

Stolen artefacts recovered, date back to Mughal era

Nitesh Kumar Sharmal (2016). Stolen artefacts recovered, date back to Mughal era. The Times of India. 23 May.

Temple theft case: two arrested

Express News Service (2016). Temple theft case: two arrested. The New Indian Express. 22 May.

Theft of Qur'an with Aurangzeb seal in 2003: HC seeks case records

D. A. Rashid (2016). Theft of Qur'an with Aurangzeb seal in 2003: HC seeks case records. Greater Kashmir. 21 May.

NU authorities blame Kumar for delay in missing coins probe

The Times of India (2016). NU authorities blame Kumar for delay in missing coins probe. The Times of Israel. 21 May.

Buddha relics to head back to Oudong Mountain

Morn Vanntey (2016). Buddha relics to head back to Oudong Mountain. The Phnom Penh Post. 20 May.

NU finally lodges police complaint for missing coins

The Times of India (2016). NU finally lodges police complaint for missing coins. The Times of India. 20 May.

Inquiry report points out irregularities in Peshawar Museum

The News (2016). Inquiry report points out irregularities in Peshawar Museum. The News. 20 May.

Christie's auctions cardiologist Dr. Lahiri's artworks for $2,376,500

Rashmi Menon (2016). Christie's auctions cardiologist Dr. Lahiri's artworks for $2,376,500. The Economic Times. 18 May.

मंदिर से नकदी सहित लाखों के आभूषण चोरी

Ornaments Cash Stolen From Temple In Bilaspur

Amar Ujala (2016). मंदिर से नकदी सहित लाखों के आभूषण चोरी. Amar Ujala. 16 May.

China Will Publicly Shame Vandals Who Tag Mount Everest Base Camp

Claire Voon (2016). China Will Publicly Shame Vandals Who Tag Mount Everest Base Camp. Hyperallergic. 16 May.

NU to seek legal opinion over filing FIR in missing coins case

Vaibhav Ganjapure (2016). NU to seek legal opinion over filing FIR in missing coins case. The Times of India. 13 May.

Thefts of idols on rise in Bhaktapur

Himalayan News Service (2016). Thefts of idols on rise in Bhaktapur. The Himalayan Times. 12 May.

पुलिस ने मंदिर में चोरी का किया खुलासा, एक गिरफ्तार

Jhansi Police Solves a Temple Robbery Case

Patrika (2016). पुलिस ने मंदिर में चोरी का किया खुलासा, एक गिरफ्तार. Patrika. 11 May.

Ancient Brahmayani statues stolen from Bhaktapur temple

Rastriya Samachar Samiti (2016). Ancient Brahmayani statues stolen from Bhaktapur temple. The Himalayan Times. 11 May.

UT departments told to prepare inventory of heritage furniture

Ramkrishan Upadhyay (2016). UT departments told to prepare inventory of heritage furniture. The Tribune. 10 May.

ಈಶ್ವರಮಂಗಲ: ಪಂಚಲಿಂಗೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಕಳ್ಳರ ಕನ್ನ

Isvaramangala: thieves break into the temple

Vijay Karnataka (2016). ಈಶ್ವರಮಂಗಲ: ಪಂಚಲಿಂಗೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಕಳ್ಳರ ಕನ್ನ. Vijay Karnataka. 10 May.

Japanese vagina kayak artist found guilty of obscenity

Justin McCurry (2016). Japanese vagina kayak artist found guilty of obscenity. The Guardian. 9 May.

Govt exploring ways to resolve Kohinoor issue with UK: Sharma

Press Trust of India (2016). Govt exploring ways to resolve Kohinoor issue with UK: Sharma. Business Standard. 9 May.

Tomb raiders: Far from the glamour of Lara Croft and Indiana Jones, these are thieves with a history of being difficult to legislate against

South China Morning Post (2016). Tomb raiders: Far from the glamour of Lara Croft and Indiana Jones, these are thieves with a history of being difficult to legislate against. South China Morning Post. 9 May.

The Heritage Warriors

Gargi Gupta (2016). The Heritage Warriors. DNA. 8 May.

Getting back the bronzes of Sivapuram Natarajar temple

Latha Iyer (2016). Getting back the bronzes of Sivapuram Natarajar temple. Performance Gurus. 8 May.

Theft in temple in Siddapura

The Hindu (2016). Theft in temple in Siddapura. The Hindu. 6 May.

Fifty-year-old Hindu idols stolen from Netrokona temple

BD News 24 (2016). Fifty-year-old Hindu idols stolen from Netrokona temple. BD News 24. 4 May.

Stolen artefacts: Cops to raid another warehouse

TNN (2016). Stolen artefacts: Cops to raid another warehouse. The Times of India. 4 May.

Centre refuses to share information on bringing back Kohinoor

Press Trust of India (2016). Centre refuses to share information on bringing back Kohinoor. The Indian Express. 1 May.

Forget the Kohinoor, could we have the Amaravati Stupa sculptures back please?

Ruchika Sharma (2016). Forget the Kohinoor, could we have the Amaravati Stupa sculptures back please?. Scroll.in. 1 May.

भगवान राम पड़े अकेले, माता सीता को ले गए चोर, पुलिस ढूंढ़ रही पता

Idol Theft From Temple In Jhansi

Bhaskar (2016). भगवान राम पड़े अकेले, माता सीता को ले गए चोर, पुलिस ढूंढ़ रही पता. Bhaskar. 30 April.

Is India serious about retrieving its stolen Antiques?

S. Vijay Kumar (2016). Is India serious about retrieving its stolen Antiques?. MyIndMakers. 29 April.

मंदिर से अष्टधातु की मूर्तियां चोरी, ग्रामीण भड़के

Idols stolen from temple in Raebareli

Amar Ujala (2016). मंदिर से अष्टधातु की मूर्तियां चोरी, ग्रामीण भड़के. Amar Ujala. 29 April.

Lost-and-found dagger a symbol of Nehruvian era

Richi Verma (2016). Lost-and-found dagger a symbol of Nehruvian era. The Times of India. 29 April.

Two arrested for trying to sell idols stolen from temple near Ponneri

The Hindu (2016). Two arrested for trying to sell idols stolen from temple near Ponneri. The Hindu. 29 April.

Miners plunder 'Ramayana' heritage in MP

P. Naveen (2016). Miners plunder 'Ramayana' heritage in MP. The Times of India. 29 April.

US returns stolen ancient Buddhist sculpture to Pakistan

BBC News (2016). US returns stolen ancient Buddhist sculpture to Pakistan. BBC News. 28 April.

Dagger Stolen From Nehru Memorial Museum Recovered, 2 Held

Press Trust of India (2016). Dagger Stolen From Nehru Memorial Museum Recovered, 2 Held. NDTV. 28 April.

Revered Chinese monk is mummified and covered in gold leaf

Associated Press (2016). Revered Chinese monk is mummified and covered in gold leaf. The Daily Mail. 28 April.

US returning smuggled Buddha sculpture to Pakistan

APP (2016). US returning smuggled Buddha sculpture to Pakistan. The Nation. 27 April.

CCS cops recover 1-cr idol within 24 hours of theft

The Hans India (2016). CCS cops recover 1-cr idol within 24 hours of theft. The Hans India. 27 April.

NU's missing probe report on stolen Vakataka coins resurfaces

Vaibhav Ganjapure (2016). NU's missing probe report on stolen Vakataka coins resurfaces. The Times of India. 27 April.

National natural history museum gutted

Vibha Sharma (2016). National natural history museum gutted. The Tribune. 26 April.

One year on: an update from Nepal's earthquake-damaged heritage sites

Erich Theophile (2016). One year on: an update from Nepal's earthquake-damaged heritage sites. Apollo. 26 April.

Take steps to bring back antiquities taken outside India: Par

Press Trust of India (2016). Take steps to bring back antiquities taken outside India: Par. Business Standard. 26 April.

Fire destroys Natural History Museum in Delhi

Press Trust of India (2016). Fire destroys Natural History Museum in Delhi. The Tribune. 26 April.

18 Antiquities Recovered From Foreign Countries: Government

Press Trust of India (2016). 18 Antiquities Recovered From Foreign Countries: Government. The New Indian Express. 25 April.

Karnataka's ancient idols lost in a mere flash

Ranjani Govind (2016). Karnataka's ancient idols lost in a mere flash. The Hindu. 25 April.

Monuments Men go after state's treasure

Vandana Kamath (2016). Monuments Men go after state's treasure. Bangalore Mirror. 24 April.

चोरी से पहले हनुमानजी की पूजा, फिर चुराई तेल की बोतल और कुर्सियां

Temple theft caught on CCTV footage

Bhaskar (2016). चोरी से पहले हनुमानजी की पूजा, फिर चुराई तेल की बोतल और कुर्सियां. Bhaskar. 22 April.

'The Kohinoor is but one flashy stone'

Radhika Santhanam (2016). 'The Kohinoor is but one flashy stone'. The Hindu. 22 April.

Now, NU unearths 15 Mughal era coins in museum