Buddha clean-up and hidden heroes: photos of the day – Wednesday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world
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2 days ago
Piprahwa gems auction on hold at Sotheby’s after India legal threat
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Auctioning of Piprahwa gems had been due to take place in Hong Kong but Indian government proclaimed it offensive to Buddhists and illegal
Auction house Sotheby’s has postponed the auction of a collec…
3 days ago
What are the Piprahwa gems, and why is India trying to stop their auction?
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New Delhi says private sale of gems linked to the Buddha is unlawful and demands repatriation from Sotheby's.
4 days ago
India tries to halt auction of Piprahwa gems found with Buddha’s remains
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Ministers claim sale in Hong Kong is unlawful and are demanding repatriation of sacred relics buried in third-century BC
The Indian government has issued a legal notice to halt the “unethical” auction…
7 days ago
Auction of ancient Indian gems ‘imbued with presence of Buddha’ condemned
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Sotheby’s sale of Piprahwa gems, excavated after burial with Buddha’s remains, denounced as perpetuating colonial violence
Buddhist academics and monastic leaders have condemned an auction of ancient …
14 days ago
‘If Jesus and Buddha had our work schedule, they’d have fallen out too’: boyband Five on bullying, Britney and their blockbuster return
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After being fast-tracked to stardom, the bad boys of Y2K pop butted heads and burned out. They explain how they faced their demons for an arena-sized reunion – and why Simon Cowell was ‘a proper wink…
19 days ago
Sri Lankan police investigate photo of Buddha’s tooth relic
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Worshippers are frisked on entering temple in Kandy where relic is held and photography is strictly prohibited
Sri Lankan police have launched an investigation into a photo circulated on social media …
25 days ago
Buddhist statues in Thailand splashed with water as Songkran New Year festival starts
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Locals, tourists and others visited the Wat Arun temple in the capital Bangkok to pour water on Buddha images in an act that symbolises cleansing, reverence and good fortune.
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