In London, PM honours Indian who 'talked of democracy even before Magna Carta'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled in London a statue of Basaveshwara, the 12th century Indian philosopher and social reformer, praising him for giving the world ideals of democracy......

Rig Veda, Apollo Statue, Mona Lisa enrich G20 Summit venue's culture corridor

Certified original copies of the US' Charters of Freedom, a fahua-lid jar from China and Panini's grammar treatise Ashtadhyayi from India are among the historic items displayed at the Bharat......

Nataraja idol made using ancient Chola technique being installed at G20 venue

A towering statue of 'Nataraja', believed to be the world's tallest, being installed at the venue of the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi, has been made using an ancient casting technique. IMAGE:......

Magna Carta sold for $21.3 million at NY auction

Magna Carta, the historic 800-year-old English manuscript detailing the rights of man, was sold at an auction at Sotheby's for US$ 21.3 million on Tuesday. The manuscript was bought by an unknown......