Indian art world is booming, and so are the fakes
(India)Pavan Lall (2022). Indian art world is booming, and so are the fakes. Hindustan Times. 25 September.
UK to return Hyderabad Nizam's sword
(India; United Kingdom)Srinivasa Rao Apparasu (2022). UK to return Hyderabad Nizam's sword. Hindustan Times. 23 September.
Two 10th century sculptures of Gautam Buddha unearthed during excavation in Hazaribag stolen
(India)Sanjoy Dey (2021). Two 10th century sculptures of Gautam Buddha unearthed during excavation in Hazaribag stolen. Hindustan Times. 22 March.
In Odisha, 22 rare idols stolen from 13th century Shiva temple
(India)Debabrata Mohanty (2020). In Odisha, 22 rare idols stolen from 13th century Shiva temple. Hindustan Times. 22 December.
Two arrested for stealing seven silver idols from temple in Navi Mumbai
(India)Farhan Shaikh (2020). Two arrested for stealing seven silver idols from temple in Navi Mumbai. Hindustan Times. 29 August.
Customs officials seize 25 antiques worth Rs 35.3 crore in north Bengal
(India; Bangladesh)Hindustan Times (2020). Customs officials seize 25 antiques worth Rs 35.3 crore in north Bengal. Hindustan Times. 27 August.
Stolen in 1998, rare Shiva statue on way from London to India
(India; United Kingdom)Prasun Sonwalkar (2020). Stolen in 1998, rare Shiva statue on way from London to India. Hindustan Times. 30 July.
Rajasthan police arrest two who allegedly stole 400-year-old Krishna idol
(India)Hindustan Times (2020). Rajasthan police arrest two who allegedly stole 400-year-old Krishna idol. Hindustan Times. 14 March.
India seeks return of 15th century Tamil statue in Oxford
(India; United Kingdom)Prasun Sonwalkar (2020). India seeks return of 15th century Tamil statue in Oxford. Hindustan Times. 23 February.
How a history post-graduate masterminded idol thefts in Rajasthan
(India)Jaykishan Sharma (2019). How a history post-graduate masterminded idol thefts in Rajasthan. Hindustan Times. 18 January.
Gandhi statue without glasses 18 years after theft
(India)Soumya Pillai (2018). Gandhi statue without glasses 18 years after theft. Hindustan Times. 1 October.
Uttarakhand jeweller who was in cahoots with gang lands in Chandigarh police net
(India)Hindustan Times (2018). Uttarakhand jeweller who was in cahoots with gang lands in Chandigarh police net. Hindustan Times. 23 April.
Thieves hoping to strike it rich, land up with only fake ornaments in Chandigarh
(India)Hindustan Times (2018). Thieves hoping to strike it rich, land up with only fake ornaments in Chandigarh. Hindustan Times. 11 April.
India retrieves 12th-century Brahma-Brahmani idol from London, others to follow soon
(India)Sanjeev K. Ahuja (2018). India retrieves 12th-century Brahma-Brahmani idol from London, others to follow soon. Hindustan Times. 9 January.
Inspired by Dhoom, man posed as scholar and stole shawls worth Rs 2cr from Delhi museum
(India)Shubhomoy Sikdar (2017). Inspired by Dhoom, man posed as scholar and stole shawls worth Rs 2cr from Delhi museum. Hindustan Times. 24 November.
DRI to seek US help to probe purchase of smuggled Indian artefacts in Hong Kong
(India; United States of America; 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
(India)Karn Pratap Singh (2017). 16 Kashmiri shawls stolen from craft museum in Delhi. Hindustan Times. 2 November.
Priceless artefacts kept in dismal condition at Jaipur police station
(India)Deep Mukherjee (2017). Priceless artefacts kept in dismal condition at Jaipur police station. Hindustan Times. 24 August.
Idols worth over a lakh stolen from Iskcon temple in Greater Noida
(India)Vinit Koneru (2017). Idols worth over a lakh stolen from Iskcon temple in Greater Noida. Hindustan Times. 15 July.
Arunachal: Divorce, tale of revenge and greed behind theft of 900-yr-old statue
(India)Shiv Sunny (2017). Arunachal: Divorce, tale of revenge and greed behind theft of 900-yr-old statue. Hindustan Times. 7 June.
Six Bihar varsity staff absolved of stealing rare manuscript 14 years ago
(India)Bishnu K Jha (2017). Six Bihar varsity staff absolved of stealing rare manuscript 14 years ago. Hindustan Times. 9 May.
DRI to bring back stolen antiques smuggled to the US
(India; United States of America)Rajesh Ahuja (2017). DRI to bring back stolen antiques smuggled to the US. Hindustan Times. 20 April.
DRI to approach USA for details on antique smuggler's imports
(India; United States of America)Pratik Salunke (2017). DRI to approach USA for details on antique smuggler's imports. Hindustan Times. 10 February.
Bismillah Khan's stolen shehnais recovered; grandson, 2 others arrested
(India)Hindustan Times (2017). Bismillah Khan's stolen shehnais recovered; grandson, 2 others arrested. Hindustan Times. 10 January.
Why retrieved antiquities should be sent back to place of origin
(India)Sanjeev Sanyal (2016). Why retrieved antiquities should be sent back to place of origin. Hindustan Times. 16 November.
Kohinoor our property, govt tells Supreme Court
(India)Bhadra Sinha (2016). Kohinoor our property, govt tells Supreme Court. Hindustan Times. 20 September.
Jharkhand: Authorities ensure Rs 2,500-cr Krishna idol is guarded well
(India)B. Vijay Murty (2016). Jharkhand: Authorities ensure Rs 2,500-cr Krishna idol is guarded well. Hindustan Times. 26 August.
All you need to know about the idol smuggling racket worth crores
(India)Sandhya Ravishankar (2016). All you need to know about the idol smuggling racket worth crores. Hindustan Times. 8 August.
Art dealer arrested in Chennai for suspected temple artefacts theft
(India)AFP (2016). Art dealer arrested in Chennai for suspected temple artefacts theft. Hindustan Times. 22 June.
SC asks Centre to look into disappearance of Guwahati temple treasure
(India)Hindustan Times (2016). SC asks Centre to look into disappearance of Guwahati temple treasure. Hindustan Times. 14 April.
Thai gardener whose $20 mn heist caused Blue Diamond Affair becomes monk
(Thailand; Saudi Arabia)AFP (2016). Thai gardener whose $20 mn heist caused Blue Diamond Affair becomes monk. Hindustan Times. 17 March.
Three held for stealing idols from Jain temples
(India)Leena Dhankhar (2016). Three held for stealing idols from Jain temples. Hindustan Times. 20 January.
Ayyappa temple announces award for clues about stolen lamp
(India)Neeraj Santoshi (2016). Ayyappa temple announces award for clues about stolen lamp. Hindustan Times. 19 January.
Bihar: 14 idols stolen from Vaishali temple
(India)Rajesh Kumar Thakur (2016). Bihar: 14 idols stolen from Vaishali temple. Hindustan Times. 2 January.
Nepalese teen held for theft at Virbhadra's palace in Sarahan
(India)Hindustan Times (2015). Nepalese teen held for theft at Virbhadra's palace in Sarahan. Hindustan Times. 12 November.
SIT formed to investigate theft at Virbhadra's ancestral palace
(India)Hindustan Times (2015). SIT formed to investigate theft at Virbhadra's ancestral palace. Hindustan Times. 26 October.
Theft at Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh's ancestral palace
(India)Hindustan Times (2015). Theft at Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh's ancestral palace. Hindustan Times. 25 October.
Former Archaeological Survey director sentenced to jail for fraud
(India)Bhartesh Singh Thakur (2015). Former Archaeological Survey director sentenced to jail for fraud. Hindustan Times. 15 October.
The National Museum: Gilded threads of gifting and looting
(India; Russia)Nayanjot Lahiri (2015). The National Museum: Gilded threads of gifting and looting. Hindustan Times. 24 July.
Kullu temples remain vulnerable to thefts
(India)Dipender Manta (2015). Kullu temples remain vulnerable to thefts. Hindustan Times. 4 June.
Owner didn't deposit all antiques found in Bathinda with govt
(India)Vishav Bharti (2014). Owner didn't deposit all antiques found in Bathinda with govt. Hindustan Times. 3 September.
Himachal Pradesh Idol theft casts cloud over Basant Panchami festivities
(India)Dipender Manta (2014). Himachal Pradesh Idol theft casts cloud over Basant Panchami festivities. Hindustan Times. 9 January.
Tibet to return Nepal's ancient stolen statues
(Nepal; Tibet)Reuters (2007). Tibet to return Nepal's ancient stolen statues. Hindustan Times. 18 June.