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  Buddha's sacred jewels unearthed from Piparhawa, India, will go for auction on Wednesday

  World | May 04, 2025, 09:55 PM IST

  A collection of ancient jewels unearthed in 1898 from a stupa at Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh, believed to have been buried alongside the Buddha's mortal remains, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. The sale has sparked widespread ethical concerns among historians and Buddhist leaders.

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  Bid to auction online vial containing Reagan's blood

  World | May 23, 2012, 12:49 PM IST

  London, May 23:  A Channel Islands auction house says it's selling a vial that allegedly contains blood residue from Ronald Reagan—a move denounced Tuesday by the late U.S. president's family and his foundation.The vial being