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Sonakshi Sinha wants a simple, beach wedding


September 14th, 2012 - 1:45 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha says that she wants to be a simple bride whenever she gets married.The actress walked the ramp for designer Jyotsna Tiwari Thursday ... Read more...

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Indians’ black skin highlights gold jewellery: Chinese daily


August 28th, 2012 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 28 (IANS) Indians have black skin that highlights gold jewellery, a state-run Chinese daily says in an article that goes on to observe that even girls begging ... Read more...

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Now comes Azva, inspired by ’saath pheras’ ritual (With Images)


August 23rd, 2012 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) The sacred seven vows taken at Indian wedding have inspired a new range of gold jewellery. Titled "Azva", it was unveiled by the World Gold Council ... Read more...

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Woman kills mother-in-law with paramour’s help


August 18th, 2012 - 12:24 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) A woman was killed by her daughter-in-law and her paramour here when she came to know about their illicit relationship and threatened to tell ... Read more...

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Man held at Jaipur airport for gold smuggling


August 10th, 2012 - 12:38 am ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Aug 9 (IANS) A 45-year-old man was arrested at the Jaipur International Airport Thursday on suspicion of gold smuggling from Dubai and about 2.75 kg of gold jewellery was ... Read more...

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Item songs inspired Rohan Arora’s footwear line (With Images)


August 6th, 2012 - 5:43 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Designer Rohan Arora says he wanted to create a longer lasting impression on fashionistas and therefore based his footwear collection on Bollywood item songs.Arora Monday presented ... Read more...

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Esha Deol, Bharat Takhtani tie the knot (Lead)


June 29th, 2012 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Actress Esha Deol Friday married businessman Bharat Takhtani in a traditional South Indian ceremony at the Iskon temple in the Juhu suburb here. Her mother, ... Read more...

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Esha Deol, Bharat Takhtani tie the knot


June 29th, 2012 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Actress Esha Deol Friday married businessman Bharat Takhtani in a traditional South Indian ceremony at the Iskon temple in the Juhu suburb here. Her mother, ... Read more...

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Minors kill grandmother to get cash for betting; 5 held


June 21st, 2012 - 4:53 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, June 21 (IANS) The Goa Police have claimed to have solved the murder of a 65-year-old woman with the arrest of five people, including two of her grandchildren. The ... Read more...

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Stage set for Tuesday’s by-polls in Andhra Pradesh


June 11th, 2012 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, June 11 (IANS) Over 4.6 million voters in Andhra Pradesh are eligible to exercise their franchise in Tuesday's by-polls to Nellore Lok Sabha and 18 legislative assembly seats ... Read more...

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British Asians warned of gold theft during wedding season


June 6th, 2012 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 6 (IANS) Asian families in Britain have been warned by police to beware of criminals who could target their gold jewellery during the traditional wedding season in summer.Police ... Read more...

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Indian jewellery showcased at US show


June 2nd, 2012 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
Las Vegas, Nevada, June 2 (IANS) Sixty five leading Indian jewellery exporters are showcasing works incorporating a seamless blend of the best international quality and workmanship with Indian design making ... Read more...

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Engineer becomes thief to recover business losses


May 11th, 2012 - 10:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) In order to recover his business losses, a 43-year-old software engineer stole jewellery worth Rs.3 lakh from his neighbours' flat but landed in the police ... Read more...

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2012 not to be a shining year for Indian gems and jewellery


May 9th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 9 (IANS) The Indian gems and jewellery industry will see muted demand in 2012 with volume growth to be around four percent for the sector, Fitch Ratings said ... Read more...

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Gold traders on Akshaya Tritiya high


April 23rd, 2012 - 1:21 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Jewellery makers and gold traders are expecting good business this Akshaya Tritiya compared to last year as sales have picked up before the auspicious day ... Read more...

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Glowing times for online jewellery retailers


April 6th, 2012 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) There was a time when gold jewellery or diamonds and other precious stones were only bought from the trusted family jeweller. Now the trend is ... Read more...

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UP jewellers protest duty hike


March 31st, 2012 - 2:43 am ICT by IANS
Lucknow, March 31 (IANS) Business across the state was crippled Friday as jewellers in Uttar Pradesh observed a shutdown in protest of the central government's decision to hike excise, ... Read more...

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Jewellers resume shutdown in Bengal, demand rollback of excise duty


March 29th, 2012 - 12:10 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) Jewellers and artisans across West Bengal resumed their indefinite shutdown from Wednesday, demanding rollback of excise duty on unbranded jewellery proposed by union Finance Minister ... Read more...

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Jewellers extend shutdown by two more days


March 19th, 2012 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation Monday extended by two more days their strike to protest the government's budget proposal to hike basic customs ... Read more...

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Hike in import duty on gold: Jewellers body calls for shutdown


March 16th, 2012 - 11:28 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 16 (IANS) The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation Friday called for a country-wide shutdown March 17 to protest against the government's budget proposal to increase ... Read more...

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Jewellers criticise hike in import duty on gold


March 16th, 2012 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Indian jewellery makers Friday criticised Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's proposal to increase basic customs duty on standard gold bars, gold coins and platinum ... Read more...

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Gold to cost more as budget proposes to increase customs duty


March 16th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Gold is set to cost more from April 1, 2012 with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Friday proposing to raise import duty on standard gold ... Read more...

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Budget blues: People not impressed (Lead)


March 16th, 2012 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) As Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Friday presented the national budget for 2012-13 claiming that the economy was returning to normal, the common man didn't ... Read more...

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Budget blues: People not impressed


March 16th, 2012 - 6:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) As Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Friday presented the national budget for 2012-13 claiming that the economy was returning to normal, the common man ... Read more...

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Mukherjee puts money in one pocket, takes out from others (Roundup)


March 16th, 2012 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Every tax payer in India is set to gain at least Rs.2,000 per annum, thanks to the relief proposed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. ... Read more...

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Mukherjee’s budget promises tax relief, subsidy cut, reforms (Fourth Lead)


March 16th, 2012 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Tax relief to individuals, promise to curb black money, major push on infrastructure, capital market reforms and huge subsidy cut were among proposals listed ... Read more...

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India’s gold consumption down


February 16th, 2012 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India's gold consumption in 2011 fell by seven percent to 933.4 tonnes, down from 1,006.3 tonnes, due to volatility in rupee value and the tightening ... Read more...

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High prices behind weak demand for diamonds this V-Day


February 13th, 2012 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) Diamonds may be woman's best friend, but due to high prices this year their Valentines may not buy them the rock as gift despite shoppers' preferred ... Read more...

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Standards made mandatory for consumer items


January 31st, 2012 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Manufacturers and traders of consumer items like mineral water, baby food, tea, coffee and soap, besides other articles, will have to sell the products only ... Read more...

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Wisdom indeed for modern times (IANS Book Review)


January 25th, 2012 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
Book: "Amma's Advice: Traditional Wisdom for Modern Times"; Author: Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi; Konark Publishers; Pages 209, Price: Rs.3,500The subtitles to the book are appropriate as are the 73 crisp articles ... Read more...

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Three Russian Santas clean out jeweller’s shop


December 29th, 2011 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Three armed robbers, dressed as Father Frost, took away entire gold jewellery from a shop in Russia's Siberian city, police said Thursday.Father Frost, or Grandfather ... Read more...

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Shubh Jewellers targets southern India with 550 gold outlets


December 15th, 2011 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Soaring gold prices notwithstanding, a leading jewellery company has announced the opening of 550 retail outlets across southern India under the Shubh Jewellers brand, an official ... Read more...

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Maid burgles elderly doctor’s house


November 15th, 2011 - 11:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) A 22-year-old maid working at the house of a 75-year-old woman doctor went missing with cash and jewellery worth around Rs.5 lakh, police said Tuesday.The ... Read more...

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Three held for duping jeweller of Rs.1 crore


November 13th, 2011 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) A man and his two sons were arrested here for cheating a jeweller of around Rs.1 crore, police said Sunday.Ashok Kumar, 67, and his two ... Read more...

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Man kills NRI wife, burns body


November 12th, 2011 - 10:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) In a fit of rage, a travel firm executive murdered his non-resident Indian wife in south Delhi and stuffed her body in a bag and ... Read more...

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