She worries the new lion statue, with all those bared teeth, is a part of a larger trend in India, one she calls aggressive nationalism. GHOSH: When I see it in this very inflated and large form ...

India is a land of towering monuments and timeless legends, where colossal statues symbolize unity, spirituality, and ...

Explore the history and controversies surrounding iconic statues in Chennai, including Thomas Munro, Justice Tiruvarur ...

The striking equestrian statue near the Island Grounds in Chennai is that of Sir Thomas Munro, a lion among British ...

The statue, designed by sculptor Al Sybrian in the 1950s, was cast in bronze in 1966. The refurbishment plan will include patching cracks and affixing a new bronze base to secure the piece to its ...