The maharaja who gave his people museums

The collector king Sayajirao Gaekwad III, who lived a century ago, put together a fantastic world of Indian and European art for his subjects. IMAGE: Baroda's Sayajirao Gaekwad III ruled......

Ever heard of a 'hospital' at a museum?

Mumbai's museum is no longer a mere showcase for objects of history, but an active agent in prolonging its life, reports Ranjita Ganesan. IMAGE: The ConservArt project to restore historical Indian......

This hero stops the plunder of India's past

'Imagine how secure are our seaports and airports that 10,000 objects can leave every decade and our custodians are not even aware?' 'This kind of targeted looting when thieves pick and choose the......