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Assam CM signs letter of intent to bring Vrindavani Vastra from British Museum on loan
London, November 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has signed a letter of intent with the British Museum to bring back the sacred Vrindavani Vastra to the state under a loan arrangement.
Assam CM connects with Indian diaspora in London; highlights global presence of state
London, November 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with the Indian diaspora and the Assamese community in London on Sunday (local time), highlighting the rich culture, the unity of the Assamese culture, and how Assam has made its mark on a global scale.
Set to sign MoU with British Museum today to bring Vrindavani Vastra home: Assam CM
New Delhi, Nov 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed on Monday in London with the British Museum to facilitate the return of the sacred Vrindavani Vastra to Assam under a loan agreement.
Signing MoU with British Museum to bring Vrindavani Vastra back to home under a loaning arrangement: Assam CM
London, November 17: Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the British Museum to bring the sacred Vrindavani Vastra back to Assam and stated that "Vikas" and "Virasat" continue to be pillars of their governance. On his first day in London, Assam CM visited the city's waterfront.
A sneak peek into Pink Ball event in London co-chaired by Isha Ambani
London, October 21: The British Museum recently hosted a mesmerising fundraising event in the inaugural edition of the Pink Ball, which Isha Ambani co-chaired.
Isha Ambani co-chairs British Museum's inaugural Pink Ball, supported by her mother Nita Ambani in celebration of Indian heritage
London, October 19: The inaugural British Museum Pink Ball in London, staged against the backdrop of the Ancient India: Living Traditions exhibition, stood out as a remarkable celebration of cultural dialogue and artistic exchange. As co-chair, alongside Director of The British Museum, Nicholas Cullinan, Isha Ambani highlighted India's rich heritage and creative excellence, showcasing its living traditions in a global, contemporary context and reinforcing her role as a cultural leader bridging Indian artistry and culture to a global stage.
Isha Ambani dazzles in pink zardozi outfit with jewellery from her mother Nita Ambani's collection at British Museum Ball
London, October 19: Isha Ambani, who co-chaired the British Museum Pink Ball, graced the glamorous event, dazzling in a pink, zardosi-embroidered ensemble. Founder Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani, also joined her daughter, looking royal in her six yards.
British Museum to loan 'Vrindavani Vastra' to Assam in 2027: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Aug 30: The famed Vrindavani Vastra, a 16th-century silk textile created under the guidance of Vaishnav saint Srimanta Sankardeva, will return to Assam on loan from the British Museum in London for an 18-month display in 2027, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday.
Assam CM confirms 'Vrindavani Vastra' to return on loan in 2027; British Museum extends full support
Guwahati, August 30: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma has announced significant progress in the state's long-standing efforts to bring back the Vrindavani Vastra, a sacred textile created by 15th-century saint and reformer Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev, currently housed in the British Museum.