Precious gifts, special prayers for Zardaris at Ajmer shrine (Lead)
April 7th, 2012 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
Ajmer, April 7 (IANS) Caretakers of the Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti here have planned special prayers and gifts, including finger rings studded with precious stones, for Pakistan ... 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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‘Pakistani lawmakers live like royalty, while people are poor’
March 24th, 2012 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, March 24 (IANS) The lifestyle of Pakistani parliamentarians is like that of royalty and in stark contrast to that of "the vast majority of the people have to deal ... Read more...
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LiLo ‘treasures’ Elizabeth Taylor’s ring
February 25th, 2012 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 25 (IANS) Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan feels a "connection" to Dame Elizabeth Taylor, who she will play in a TV movie, because the late actress gave ... Read more...
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Diamond contact lenses for goddess - devotees see red! (With Images)
February 23rd, 2012 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
Kolhapur (Maharashtra), Feb 23 (IANS) When thousands of devotees turned up for their regular 'darshan' of Goddess Mahalaxmi earlier this week, they noticed a strange glint in her eyes - ... Read more...
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Former NASA agent on a mission to find the missing moon rocks
February 20th, 2012 - 8:22 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Feb 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Decades after several moon rock fragments were distributed to various world leaders, investigation has revealed that most of them have gone missing. Several fragments of space rocks ... Read more...
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Jeweller held for selling sub-standard gems
October 15th, 2011 - 12:35 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) A 50-year-old man was arrested from Rajasthan for duping the wife of HCL Technologies chairman by supplying substandard embedded stones and gems in jewellery he ... Read more...
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British Indian woos young professionals with trendy jewellery
October 2nd, 2011 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) After a positive response to his sterling silver jewellery brand -- Real Effect -- Britain-based Indian origin jewellery designer Suveen Kapoor plans to open stand-alone ... Read more...
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A Nano car worth Rs.22 crore
September 19th, 2011 - 10:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) The Tata Group Monday unveiled a Nano car - made with gold and silver, and studded with precious stones - worth an astronomical over Rs.22 crore.
But, ... Read more...
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Scientists discover that some Ice age mariners were present in pre-historic Greece
August 30th, 2011 - 8:02 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Athens, Aug 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Scientists have discovered that long before the end of the last ice age, travelers were moving on the Aegean Sea in hunt for a precious stone.The ... Read more...
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India’s exports jump to all-time monthly high of $26 bn
June 10th, 2011 - 6:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) India's exports surged to all-time monthly high of $25.9 billion in May, registering a growth of 56.9 percent year-on-year on the back of a sharp ... Read more...
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April exports up 34 percent, trade deficit at $8.9 bn
June 1st, 2011 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India's exports rose 34.4 percent in April to $23.9 billion, while the trade deficit narrowed to $8.9 billion compared to the like period in 2010, ... Read more...
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Dubai Chamber seeks to boost trade ties with Gujarat
May 27th, 2011 - 1:02 am ICT by IANS
Dubai, May 26 (IANS/WAM) A business delegation from the Indian state of Gujarat was in Dubai to explore opportunities to boost trade and investments in the UAE.The Dubai Chamber of ... Read more...
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India’s April exports rose 34 percent to $23.9 bn
May 12th, 2011 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India's exports in April grew at a strong 34.4 percent at $23.9 billion, while the trade deficit for the month stood at $8.9 billion, a ... Read more...
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Thieves steal diamonds at Swiss Fair
March 31st, 2011 - 9:10 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Basel, Mar 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Thieves have successfully stolen four diamonds valued at millions of dollars during a jewel fair in Switzerland.Police are looking for the robbers and they explained that the ... Read more...
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Christie’s to auction “giant pearl”
March 30th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Dubai, Mar 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Christie’s is going to put one of the largest pearls in the world for sale during an auction in Dubai. Christie’s has revealed that the auction would ... Read more...
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‘Collection mania’ can cause pyschological disorders
March 16th, 2011 - 1:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 16 (IANS) The tendency to collect items in moderation bolsters certain skills but, if unchecked, the habit can lead to psychological disorders, says a researcher.For instance, porcelain dolls, ... Read more...
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Indian-American diamond merchants re-enact movie heist, held
February 26th, 2011 - 11:50 am ICT by IANS
New York, Feb 26 (IANS) Two Indian American diamond merchants have been arrested on charges of staging a robbery straight out of the movie "Snatch" in which two men disguised as Hasidic ... Read more...
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Mila Kunis got $7k facial for Golden Globes
January 18th, 2011 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan 18 (ANI): 'Black Swan' actress Mila Kunis got a 7,000-dollar facial that contained rubies and diamonds from Scott-Vincent Borba for Golden Globes.But the actress missed the award for ... Read more...
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Hotel regrets their £7m Xmas tree ‘overload’
December 20th, 2010 - 8:07 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Dubai, Dec 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Emirates Palace hotel which made headlines by unveiling what has been described as the most expensive Christmas tree has announced that they “regret” their ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi Hotel Erects $11M Christmas Tree
December 17th, 2010 - 10:43 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Dec 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Despite the controversy in America over the political correctness of the Christmas Holiday Season, Christmas has arrived, with it's correct name, in luxurious style, in the ... Read more...
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UAE Hotel erects $11m Christmas tree
December 17th, 2010 - 2:22 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Dubai, Dec 16 (THAINDIAN NEWS) It is often said that everything in the United Arab Emirates is big. That might be very true because a hotel in the Arab state has ... Read more...
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Kylie Minogue makes jewellery for beau
December 10th, 2010 - 12:42 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 9 (IANS) Kylie Minogue has revealed that she makes jewellery from string and precious stones for boyfriend Andres Velencoso to wear when she isn't around.The "All the Lovers" hitmaker ... Read more...
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Men too want diamond-studded rings
November 9th, 2010 - 12:40 pm ICT by IANS
By Radhika Bhirani
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Be it a small diamond pointer or an over two-carat solitaire - men now love their engagement and wedding gold bands being decorated with ... Read more...
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Campbell accused of lying about ex-manager’s profits in perfume dispute
November 4th, 2010 - 2:51 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Nov 4 (ANI): Cosmetic company Moodform Mission has accused Naomi Campbell of lying about her ex-manager cashing in on her line of fragrances.The company sued the hot-tempered supermodel last ... Read more...
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Sri Lankan caught smuggling over 2,000 diamonds in swallowed condoms
October 28th, 2010 - 11:54 pm ICT by BNO News
CHENNAI, INDIA (BNO NEWS) – A Sri Lankan Man, who had swallowed 2,060 diamonds worth up to Rs. 3 crore ($674,715 dollars) packed in several condoms, was arrested at an airport on ... Read more...
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Chinese pearls high in demand in Hyderabad markets
October 24th, 2010 - 9:33 pm ICT by ANI
By Ranjeet JadhavHyderabad, Oct.24 (ANI): Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh is often referred as the 'City of Pearls' since it boasts of having the largest pearl market in the country.Of ... Read more...
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Historic Mela Patt fair celebrated in Bhaderwah
September 16th, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by ANI
By Tahir Nadeem KhanBhaderwah (Jammu and Kashmir), Sep.16(ANI): Colorful folk dances marked the annual three-day fair 'Mela Patt' celebrations in Bhaderwah sub-division of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.The festival, which concluded ... Read more...
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Want a dazzling smile? Go for dental jewellery!
September 7th, 2010 - 8:57 am ICT by IANS
By Ruchika Kher
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Decking up your ears, neck, ankles and wrists with precious stones is nothing new! If you are a trendsetter, you can go for dental jewellery and ... Read more...
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Indian designs sparkled at jewellery week (Review)
August 20th, 2010 - 1:18 pm ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Unlike apparel fashion weeks where designers take inspiration from the West, designers at the inaugural India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) showcased jewellery that had distinctive ... Read more...
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Designer wants Abhishek Bachchan’s picture on jewellery piece
August 18th, 2010 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Designer Laksha Pahuja, who showcased a two segment collection at the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW), drew inspiration for one of his jewellery pieces from the film ... Read more...
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‘Diamond Rakhis’ in great demand in Surat
August 18th, 2010 - 8:05 pm ICT by ANI
By DharmeshSurat, Aug.18 (ANI): Unique diamond Rakhis are in high demand in this famed city of diamond cutters in Gujarat.Considering the festival's significance, many jewellers are making varieties of diamond Rakhis to ... Read more...
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Lord Krishna, meenakari works make a statement at IIJW
August 16th, 2010 - 10:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Designers at the ongoing India International Jewellery week (IIJW) are trying their best to innovate and bring forth themes that are interesting and out-of-the-box. Following this mantra, Eekani ... Read more...
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Afghan mineral wealth opens possibilities for investment: Krishna
July 20th, 2010 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, July 20 (ANI): Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Tuesday said recent reports of Afghanistan's great mineral wealth opens up possibilities for both mining and investment by other countries.Addressing ... Read more...
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Sun god idol desecrated in Jharkhand
July 7th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, July 7 (IANS) Less than a week after the theft of an idol of goddess Chhinmastika, the idol of the Sun god was broken by unidentified men in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district, ... Read more...
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