Bringing Down India’s Biggest Art Thief | Bloomberg Investigates 

We don't use CRT TVs anymore

I have covered this subject in great detail in 2022 including an interview with Vijay Kumar.

Huge market ??? In that case " what will be the maket value of KABA Stone of macca ??"

​@@vivekpmc1992he's talking about value for such content. There are some videos on RU-vid about the Kaba too but for most Indians bringing back our stolen gods are more important.

@@vivekpmc1992 Great question, I'm sure we could see great figures on that particular item.

truly said 👏

you think indians could have taken care of their art?

@@sandrei2992Not that your point is invalid, but would you like to have Buckingham palace moved to the Indian National museum?

​@@sandrei2992The people who actually made and took care of those items for thousands of years are now suddenly not capable to take care of them?

@@the13nth25the statues and idols that are in temple are secretly stolen by politician and selling it to foreign .. as temples are under govt control , and no can in this nation question the politicians and people connected to them

🤣😂 Actually, he helped thieves escape

Eternal doomsdayers of TN you cant give credit where it is due ....isnt it​@@anbanTamil

​@@anbanTamil do you have any proof of that? Because wikipedia says otherwise.

​​@@mvstermlndthat's why indigenous temples need to get out of control of the government. They say India is a constitutional secular country but the government interferes with every aspect of the indigenous Sanatani Hindu temple.

​@@varun2250 these are saivam , vainavam related temples and have nothing to do with sanatan

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Who looted the gold from the temple in Kerala . I think it is padmanaswamy temple ? - the Gandhis and their cronies - can you think of any other?

They are stolen bcz indian govt don't sell them

However art museums are the safest place to guard valuable items.

@@eisssloe1566 We never know when it is stolen from there .

@@eisssloe1566 logically right

​@@eisssloe1566ya from theifs or for theifs?

Bloomberg is on their side they wouldn't do that ahahahahha

Cry Bro Cry! Always look to the past and not talk anything of the present case and will not let anyone speak too😂

@@bahhaidebbarma8854 what are you on about?

@@bahhaidebbarma8854 isn't this documentary about ancient idols? Do you expect about Israel- Palestine or Russia -Ukraine in the comment section?

​@@bahhaidebbarma8854You just proved yourself wrong in the single comment you made.

Its Londonistan now.

@@FoodConnoisseurCook no one should say london Just say Loot Ton.

the biggest thief of INDIA is the political bas**s who put f** tax on everything unnecessarily 🤬

Cry Bro Cry! Always look to the past and not talk anything of the present case and will not let anyone speak too😂

ITS HAPPENED FROM 18CENTURY WHEN BUDHISTS TRUE HISTORY REVEALED. THAN FROM NORTH TO SOUTH INDIA BUDHISTS STATUE EITHER STOLEN FROM TEMPLE OR THEY CUT ITS PARTS.

Yeah

"Idol" is the English word for "murthi".

More like Pratima than just murti.

So why does it matter if literally anything else you can say stands for the same . If it’s not the statue itself , why does it matter

bro use 'vigrah' bol 'murti' bolke apman mat kr

After the kidnappers cut his ear and he left the country, he was not Indian anymore.

Money makes gods shakes

And you asked for Inclusion with him bahaha😊

So unfortunate

Empires always fall from within. That’s y a healthy culture is crucial for a community. When ur progeny doesn’t respect u or their ancestry anymore, end is near. Especially for them.

$40 trillion stolen from the Indian people, not to mention the geopolitical problems the partition has caused. Once India is a super power, it should force the UK to pay it all back.

Maybe you should pay uk royalties for creating India

UK created India? Thats a new one​@@fuzzyspackage

Urgh what to do with delusional angloss

@@ItiankShortsthe British literally did create India what are you on about. Never in history has there ever been a single "India" under a single ruler. Not even during Ashoka’s time and that was over 2000 years ago. I’d be embarrassed if I were that confident being so wrong.

May be this government supported the thief

DMK people care more for Churches

Taminadu govt wants to destroy Hinduism

Thats not the dravidian way, giving temple land to other religious (psuedo real estate/land mafia) organization is the way of TN govt

​@@deeptobhattacharyya3249 don't spread false information out of ur as. Tamilnadu government literally have temple preserving department which actively works on preserving old temple. Just because u see some bs video of temples being destroyed because they are illegal build now. Dravidian politics has nothing to do with one religion over other. Dravidian politics is a non religious politics but not atheist politics, first understand that.

south INDIA

North India has been looted for thousands of years by different kings. They used to come, loot gold and other expensive things so go back to their country. On the other hand, South India looted when Britishers arrived. That's why most of the temples are still standing in the South so the idles.

Expose his name please 🙏🏽

Dmk Stalin 😂

@@katze007dmk stalin 😂

@@Zlzo1613 not surprised 😳😩 Stalin is a curse to Tamil Nadu! Hope Tamil Nadu people realise that sooner than later.

sudalai thev...ya payan..😂😂

monotheistic mindset is the real reason

Hypocricy. The word derive it's meaning from west itself. If they change their intrinsic nature, the meaning of the word would change right.!! They just don't want to rob "hypocrisy" of its meaning n that's why they are becoming more and more of a hypocrite.

Your concern is indeed a valid one, but it’s rather oversimplified and lacks context. While it’s true that looting and the illicit trade of cultural artifacts are condemnable acts regardless of the region, the issue isn’t as black-and-white as you present it. Firstly, many Western institutions are actively involved in returning artifacts to their countries of origin. This process, known as repatriation, reflects a growing recognition of the need to respect and restore cultural heritage. The British Museum, for example, has been involved in discussions to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece. Secondly, your comparison assumes a monolithic "Western world" that uniformly disrespects other cultures, which is simply not accurate. There are countless scholars, activists, and ordinary citizens in the West who are dedicated to preserving and respecting the cultural heritage of all societies. Lastly, it's essential to acknowledge the complex histories and legalities surrounding many of these artifacts. Some were acquired during colonial times under vastly different international laws and power dynamics. While this doesn't justify the initial acquisition, it complicates the modern process of repatriation. So, while the sentiment behind your statement is understandable, the reality is more nuanced. Respect for cultural heritage is a global issue, and it requires thoughtful dialogue and cooperation, not broad generalizations.

@@DeepakKumar-bs3kx And who told you that?? The assertion that a "monotheistic mindset" is the root cause of the disrespect for other religions and cultures oversimplifies the issue. While religious and cultural biases can play a role, the situation is far more complex, involving historical, political, and economic factors. Historically, colonialism and imperialism have been significant drivers of artifact looting and cultural disrespect, motivated by power dynamics rather than purely religious ideologies. European colonial powers, often driven by economic gain and a desire to assert dominance, systematically appropriated cultural artifacts from their colonies. This was not exclusively driven by a monotheistic worldview but by a broader context of exploitation and control. Economically, the art market has long fueled the demand for cultural artifacts, with collectors and museums in the West willing to pay high prices for looted treasures. This is more a reflection of market dynamics and the commodification of culture than a specific religious mindset. Politically, the repatriation of artifacts is often hampered by legal and bureaucratic hurdles, which can be influenced by but are not solely determined by religious ideologies. Many Western countries have legal frameworks in place to address these issues, but the process is slow and complicated by the need to verify provenance and navigate international law. Moreover, respect for other cultures and religions is not universally absent in the West. Many Western scholars, activists, and institutions actively advocate for the preservation and return of cultural heritage. Efforts like UNESCO’s campaigns and various international agreements aim to protect and repatriate cultural property, demonstrating a commitment to global cultural respect. Therefore, while a monotheistic mindset may contribute to cultural biases, it is not the sole or even primary reason for the complex issue of artifact looting and cultural disrespect. A thorough understanding requires examining historical, economic, and political contexts alongside any religious influences.

As Christianity is main problem

The best reporting

Why don't we have more media outlets in India having a similar percentage of such investigative reports as Bloomberg/FT/WSJ?

They even made one on modi

Dont be fool, they r trying to make fool of Indians that he is the main culprit. They try to mask their own mistakes.. They wont report if it doesnt support their narrative

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That's spoils of war, mate - totally legit. As the Chief Curator once said - "We've just borrowed these - we'll return them in a millennia or two. Not Kohinoor, of course - that we broke, so we'll have to keep it."

Idk , even in the US if you dig up something and steal it you only get a few years .

Very nuanced take.

Exactly they are passing the buck by blaming this on theives rather then the mastermind the us, australia uk

Excellent point. So much of the media is funded by colonizer's money that it is hard to come to a balance.

What did Australia do?

@@holyromanemperor420 ask the Aboriginals..

Money bish

Yup so imagine how priceless those artefacts are that was created many centuries ago by our great ancestors that the westerners were looting right, left and centre right under our nose🙏🏽🇮🇳🩷greedy people will pay for the consequences!!!!

money

These idols were concreted with divine mantras in temples. They have destroyed sanctity of it

Then again, most of those are REALLY old. And old things must be valued

Nope. It is stored and curated by the government at a museum in Kumbakonam and is taken into Sripuranthan for festivals. The discovery that it had been looted was made when government curators went to transfer it from the abandoned temple for safe keeping and cultural display, which is a significant program that has been ongoing for decades. That doesn’t protects artefacts in temples which are in use, but that’s a different argument.

@@JV-tw6lt speaking from experience?