Dia keeps up her commitment despite being ill
August 21st, 2012 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Actress-turned-producer Dia Mirza proved to be a true professional when she took to the ramp for a jewellery brand despite running high fever. It's all ... Read more...
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Indian-American jeweller pleads guilty to illegal ivory sales?
July 13th, 2012 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
New York, July 13 (IANS) Two New York jewellers, one of them an Indian-American, have pleaded guilty to charges of selling and offering for sale illegal elephant ivory with a ... Read more...
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India’s exports rise by 3.23 percent in April
June 1st, 2012 - 5:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India's exports grew at a sluggish rate of 3.23 percent to $24.45 billion in April, while imports increased by 3.83 percent to $37.94 billion, leaving ... Read more...
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India’s exports rise by 3.2 percent in April year-on-year
May 10th, 2012 - 6:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India's exports grew by a sluggish 3.2 percent to $24.50 billion in the first month of the current financial year, after recording nearly 21 percent ... Read more...
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Levy on unbranded jewellery to be withdrawn: Pranab (Lead)
May 7th, 2012 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Monday said the government had withdrawn the levy of one percent on the sale of unbranded jewellery initially proposed in ... Read more...
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Levy on unbranded jewellery to be withdrawn: Pranab
May 7th, 2012 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Monday said the government had withdrawn the levy of one percent on the sale of unbranded jewellery initially proposed in ... Read more...
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CRPF man arrested for looting gold chains
May 4th, 2012 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, May 4 (IANS) A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) head constable was arrested here after he tried to run away with three gold chains from a jewellery shop, police ... 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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Two jewellers killed in Mumbai
April 12th, 2012 - 12:43 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Two jewellers were brutally killed near a busy suburban railway station here by three masked men, police said."Three masked men came with swords and choppers and ... Read more...
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Pranab, jewellers to discuss contentious new levies
April 5th, 2012 - 11:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) In an effort to break the deadlock over the recent hike in duties affecting the gems and jewelery industry, Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will ... Read more...
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Mukherjee rules out roll-back of gold duty hike
March 27th, 2012 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday ruled out any roll back of the proposed hike in duty on gold, saying precious foreign exchange was being ... Read more...
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13 killed in Iraq violence
March 13th, 2012 - 6:17 am ICT by IANS
Baghdad, March 13 (IANS) At least 13 people died in a robbery and grenade attack in and around Baghdad Monday, police said.Two jewellers died when gunmen stormed their store in ... Read more...
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Six killed in Iraq robbery
March 12th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Baghdad, March 12 (IANS) At least six people were killed and 10 others injured Monday in a daylight robbery at a jewellery store in Baghdad, an interior ministry official said.Gunmen ... Read more...
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Agra jewellers down shutters to protest silver heist
February 21st, 2012 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Feb 21 (IANS) Jewellers and bullion merchants in Agra went on an indefinite strike Tuesday downing shutters to protest police failure to nab armed bandits who looted silver worth ... 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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Jeweller found murdered
February 9th, 2012 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Feb 9 (IANS) A noted jewellery merchant from Visakhapatnam, reported missing in Bengaluru two days ago, was Thursday found murdered in Karnataka's Hassan district, an official said.According to police, ... Read more...
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‘Masterchef’ Shipra feels she has much to stir
January 3rd, 2012 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Jan 3 (IANS) For Shipra Khanna, it was a perfect recipe that took her to the top in the world of cooking. But this winner of "MasterChef India" ... Read more...
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Jamie Bell to propose Evan Rachel Wood
December 22nd, 2011 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Dec 22 (IANS) British actor Jamie Bell has fuelled reports that he might propose to girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood after the couple was seen shopping for an engagement ... 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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Gold sales up on Dhanteras despite high prices
October 24th, 2011 - 5:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Gold sales were high on the auspicious day of Dhanteras Monday as buyers flocked to jewellery stores despite the high prices of the precious metal."The ... Read more...
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Gold rush before Dhanteras: Jewellers
October 23rd, 2011 - 3:05 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) The gold rush across India just before Monday's Dhanteras festival has made jewellers confident of increasing their business, though prices of the yellow metal show volatility ... Read more...
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De Beers to expand Forever brand in India
September 27th, 2011 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 27 (IANS) Global diamond major De Beers is hoping to earn around 15-20 percent of its targeted global revenue over the next five years from its expanded Forever ... Read more...
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Andrew Strauss to get ICC mace after Oval Test
August 15th, 2011 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 15 (IANS) England captain Andrew Strauss will receive the International Cricket Council's (ICC) mace for becoming the World No.1 Test side after the conclusion of the fourth Test ... Read more...
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Keep your jewellery sparkling through monsoon
August 7th, 2011 - 11:43 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Here's how to keep your jewellery sparkling in the rains. If they're pearls, clean them regularly and keep them in a separate box. If it's silver, ... Read more...
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Exquisite jewellery with Bollywood glam sums up IIJW (Review)
August 5th, 2011 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) While jewellery was in focus at the second season of the five-day India International Jewellery Week (IIJW), the Bollywood quotient grabbed more eyeballs for the ... Read more...
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No plans to come back as an actor: Mahima Chaudhry
August 4th, 2011 - 4:04 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Actress Mahima Chaudhry, who had pulled out from acting after marriage in 2006, has no plans to make a comeback as an actor. She believes re-emerging ... Read more...
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Isha Koppikar doesn’t regret not being a part of ‘Don 2′
August 4th, 2011 - 2:19 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Many would give a hand to be a part of Shah Rukh Khan's forthcoming sequel to "Don", but actress Isha Koppikar, who was part of ... Read more...
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Zeenat outshines Mahima at IIJW
August 2nd, 2011 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Even at 59, Zeenat Aman can put any youngster to shame. The veteran actress, who walked the ramp at the ongoing India International Jewellery Week ... Read more...
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Zambian emeralds sparkle in Indian jewellery
July 20th, 2011 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Deep coloured emeralds from Zambia will sparkle at a special jewellery collection for India - to be unveiled by Bollywoood diva Madhuri Dixit this week ... Read more...
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Manish Arora ties up with jewellery brand (With Image)
July 7th, 2011 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Well-known designer Manish Arora has collaborated with Gitanjali Jewellers and will showcase his collection at their recently launched store in Mumbai."Manish Arora by Gitanjali Lifestyle ... Read more...
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Burglars loot 20 kg gold from jewellery shop
June 23rd, 2011 - 1:07 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Burglars looted gold items weighing 20 kg and Rs.22 lakh cash from a jewellery showroom in west Delhi Wednesday, police said.The incident took place at ... Read more...
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Two arrested for Hyderabad gold robbery
June 15th, 2011 - 2:01 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, June 15 (IANS) Hyderabad police Wednesday arrested two people and recovered one kilogram gold a few hours after two Mumbai brothers were robbed of five kilograms of gold, police ... Read more...
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It is an open and shut case: Minissha
May 20th, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba, who was detained by customs authorities at Mumbai airport for carrying undeclared jewellery worth Rs.50 lakh while returning from her much-hyped visit ... Read more...
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Three held for murdering jeweller
May 19th, 2011 - 2:12 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Three people were arrested for allegedly murdering the owner of a jewellery shop in east Delhi, police said Wednesday, adding they were also involved in ... Read more...
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Delhi jeweller kidnapped in Tamil Nadu
May 4th, 2011 - 1:03 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A Delhi-based jeweller, who had gone to Maduari on a business trip, has been kidnapped and the abductors have asked for a Rs.2 crore ransom ... Read more...
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