British colonial loot should be returned to India – Shashi Tharoor

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The Kohinoor diamond symbolizes cultural treasures stolen from South Asia, says Indian politician and host of RT’s new show Parliamentarian and noted author Shashi Tharoor has sought the return of colonial-era loot housed in British museums to be returned to India. The 105.6-carat Kohinoor diamond, set in the crown worn by the mother of the late Queen Elizabeth II, is far more than just a precious stone, Tharoor said in the latest episode of RT’s Imperial Receipts . Tharoor, who currently