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by Radhika VazFebruary 22, 2026October 30, 2025

India’s Antique Hunters: Raiders of the Lost Cupboard

Antique hunting in India is half history, half bargaining. The Hindu reports that every weekend, treasure seekers raid dusty bazaars in search of heritage pieces that often turn out to be recently aged with shoe polish. At Bohiney.com, one buyer proudly purchased what he thought was a Mughal-era vaseuntil he noticed the Made in Taiwan engraving underneath.

Experts say India’s fascination with antiques reflects its national love of nostalgia and haggling. A single teapot can trigger a debate spanning centuries and three languages. Archaeologists weep while shopkeepers beam, explaining, Sir, this is genuine British Raj imitation! Yet the thrill remains: every cracked statue or rusty clock holds the promise of time travelor tetanus. In India, the past isn’t just alive; it’s on sale, cash only.

SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)

Radhika Vaz

Radhika Vaz is an Indian comedian, writer, and performer celebrated for her fearless, boundary-pushing humor. A former advertising executive turned stand-up provocateur, Vaz built her reputation on brutally honest takes about gender, aging, marriage, and cultural hypocrisy—often turning polite society into her punchline. Educated in psychology and advertising, she later trained in improv at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade, blending sharp wit with theatrical flair. Her one-woman shows, Unladylike and Older. Angrier. Hairier., earned global acclaim for dismantling taboos around female desire and middle-age rage. Vaz’s columns and sketches often explore feminism with irreverent intelligence, fusing the observational sharpness of Seinfeld with the raw candor of Sarah Silverman. Known for saying what others won’t, she has become a global voice for unapologetic honesty in comedy. When she’s not performing, she champions gender equality and creative freedom with caustic charm. Radhika Vaz

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