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About Conferro Heritae

The Formative Decade, 1930–1941

Founded on a passion for art and historical preservation, Conferro Heritae bridges the worlds of research, curation, and commerce. We serve collectors, institutions, and art enthusiasts with unparalleled expertise.

This volume reconstructs the pivotal decade in which Indian modern art crystallised its own vocabulary — through the paintings of Sher-Gil and the Progressive Artists' Group, the institutional debates at Shantiniketan, and the charged encounter between European Modernism and the subcontinental classical inheritance.

HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS - Title-wise Selection

Ankatan Bersendjata
Ankatan Bersendjata
March 17, 1975

The Jakarta based newspaper was published between 1987–1998 and was predominantly affiliated with the Indonesian military of the time.

India News
India News
January 2, 1980

A London-based newspaper covering major events taking place in British India.

The Kathiawar Times
The Kathiawar Times
January 28, 1892

A leading regional newspaper from the British Raj era, established in 1888 by Diwan A.T. Wazirani in Rajkot, Gujarat.

Morning News
Morning News
November 8, 1968

An English-language daily newspaper published from Dhaka, Bangladesh; originally started as a weekly in Calcutta.

News Chronicle
News Chronicle
July 14, 1941

A British daily newspaper formed in 1930 through the merger of The Daily News and The Daily Chronicle.

Ebening Standard
Ebening Standard
June 17, 1940

A London-based newspaper with origins dating back to the 1820s.

HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS - Decade-wise Selection

1890s
1890s
Rajkot based Newspaper front page titled 'The Kathiawar Times', dated February 6, 1897

The front page highlights advertisements of major brands operating in India.

1910
1910
Newspaper front page titled 'India' dated April 13, 1906

Covers British policies, Lord Kitchener’s stance, Indian army strength, and unrest due to the Partition of Bengal.

1920s
1920s
The Newyork Times, dated December 25, 1920

Highlights President Wilson’s announcement on withdrawal of American control over Santo Domingo.

1930s
1930s
The Hindu, dated December 30, 1935

Showcases advertisements of major companies like Anchor Line and P&O Navigation.

1940s
1940s
Daily Mail, dated March 31, 1941

Covers WWII event of the British Navy capturing the Italian fleet.

1950s
1950s
India News, dated August 17, 1957

Features Dr. Rajendra Prasad and India’s progress after independence.

1960s
1960s
The Times of India (1961–1978 highlights)

Includes the historic Moon landing of July 1969.

1970s
1970s
The Hindu, dated June 27, 1975

Covers proclamation of National Emergency in India by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

1980s
1980s
The Statesman, dated April 4, 1984

Highlights Rakesh Sharma’s historic space mission.

1990s
1990s
The Japan Times, dated August 1, 1990

Covers the U.S.–Soviet Summit focused on arms reduction.