Gods in Exile
Every piece of ancient religious statuary from Kathmandu Valley that sits today in the West is stolen property. The gods must be returned from their exile, and until such time, those who presently hold them …
Kanak Mani Dixit | Oct 01, 1999
An Antique Land
Pick your favourite heritage site in Pakistan, get a spade, and dig your way to big money. The law is the last thing that will come in your way.
Massoud Ansari | Oct 01, 1999
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