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chhatrapati shivaji maharaj vastu sangrahalaya

Networking with history: Historians on an academic tour studying ancient art at CSMVS

Mumbai, India - Feb. 12, 2026: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS), in collaboration with The Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, organized the University Academic Programme for Indian Universities from 12–15 February 2026 at CSMVS.Affiliated with the Cambridge Global Humanities Initiative, the programme explores the theme “Networks of the Past: India and the Ancient World” through its landmark study gallery, which features over 450 archaeological objects from Indian and international museums. On the first day of the programme, distinguished scholars guided faculty members from universities across India. Among the keynote speakers was Dr. Qin Cao, Curator of Chinese Collections at the Oriental Museum, Durham University, who delivered an insightful session on ancient Chinese history, enriching participants’ understanding of cross-cultural connections in the ancient world. The four-day academic initiative aims to foster deeper scholarly engagement with museum collections and encourage dialogue on India’s historical links with global civilizations. in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
Published on Feb 13, 2026 05:48 am IST

CSMVS hosts live art of sand mandala by Buddhist monks

CSMVS hosts live art of sand mandala by Buddhist monks
Published on Feb 08, 2026 05:28 am IST

Allahabad Museum to send 2,000-year-old exhibit to Mumbai for int’l expo

The 2,000-year-old stone sculpture that will be exhibited in Mumbai
Published on Oct 30, 2025 06:50 am IST

City’s forgotten protestors of 1930 come alive in rare photo exhibition at CSMVS

The Gujeratis [Gujaratis] took special interests in the civil disobedience movement because the Mahatma requested their support. Here’s a group of young Gujeratis [Gujarati] women carring [carrying] sea water to their respective homes for the purpose of making salt. Photo taken 15th March 1930.” Gelatin Silver Print, 114 x 164 mm. (Photographing Civil Disobedience, Bombay 1930-31, published by Alkazi Collection of Photography in association with Mapin Publishing)
Published on Oct 13, 2025 07:12 pm IST

Patna plays host to international artists in G-20 cultural track exhibition

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Cheap rice, an installation by Subodh Gupta (The Bihar Museum Biennale)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 06:08 pm IST