Woman’s presence holds up temple treasure assessment
September 20th, 2012 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 20 (IANS) The presence of a woman in a team appointed to take stock of the precious items in a vault of the famed Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple here ... Read more...
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Stocktaking of Kerala temple treasure begins
July 5th, 2012 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, July 5 (IANS) Two committees appointed by the Supreme Court Thursday started taking stock and estimating the value of the jewels, gems and precious metals kept inside one of ... Read more...
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Cleanliness freak JLo’s loo woes
June 26th, 2012 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 26 (IANS) Singer Jennifer Lopez reportedly refuses to use an outside toilet unless it is fitted with her own special seat to ensure a germ-free bathroom ... Read more...
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Yangon’s gilded pride - the bejewelled Shwedagon Pagoda
May 29th, 2012 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, May 29 (IANS) The gold-plated Shwedagon Pagoda, which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited Tuesday, is a sight to behold as over 4,500 diamonds dazzle in the sun. And ... Read more...
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Manisha stands by Miss Nepal
August 31st, 2011 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, Aug 31 (IANS) Though its biggest sponsor Dabur Nepal abandoned Miss Nepal, Nepal's oldest and best-known beauty pageant, Bollywood diva Manisha Koirala threw her weight behind the once beleaguered ... 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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IIJW ramp turns into wedding show!
August 3rd, 2011 - 2:32 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) The ramp at the ongoing India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) turned into a wedding space when models showcased bridal jewels from a collection by Manubhai Jewellers.The ... Read more...
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Kalki gets her own ‘Senorita’ moment on the ramp
August 2nd, 2011 - 1:35 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Kalki Koechlin, who is riding high on the success of her recent release "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara", enthralled audiences at the ongoing India International Jewellery Week ... Read more...
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Treasure belongs to Kerala temple: BJP
July 16th, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, July 16 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Saturday said the wealth unearthed from the vaults of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple here belonged to the deity and "evil ... Read more...
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Apex court reserves verdict on Kerala temple treasure (Lead)
July 14th, 2011 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday reserved its order on how to preserve and protect the treasure found in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Kerala. The court ... Read more...
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Supreme Court reserves verdict on Kerala temple treasure
July 14th, 2011 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday reserved its order on how to preserve and protect the treasures found in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Kerala. The court ... Read more...
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All eyes on last of locked temple chambers
July 5th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, July 5 (IANS) Will the only remaining locked chamber of the 16th century Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple be opened? Suddenly, there is growing talk that opening it may cause misfortune.One ... Read more...
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A new jewellery store to let you splurge (With images)
June 12th, 2011 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Yet another designer has made her foray into the jewellery business. Driven by her passion for creating understated elegant jewellery, designer Deepa Mehra has launched ... Read more...
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Susan Sarandon wears bracelet made with her children’s teeth
February 24th, 2011 - 5:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): Susan Sarandon has been seen sporting a rather unusual bracelet, which she says has been crafted from her children's teeth.The unique piece of jewellery also reportedly features opals, ... Read more...
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Islamabad jewellers see decline in Valentine’s Day sales
February 9th, 2011 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 9 (IANS) Jewellery seems to have lost its sheen as a Valentine's Day gift of love as jewellers here are seeing a decline in sales.Youngsters rushing to find the perfect ... Read more...
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Amrita Rao walks the ramp for girl child
November 3rd, 2010 - 12:38 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Bollywood actress Amrita Rao walked the ramp in a red bridal outfit as the showstopper for designer Archana Kochhar's show at the Aamby Valley India Bridal Week (AVIBW), ... Read more...
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Designers Pankaj-Nidhi offer Mughal era inspired clothes
October 7th, 2010 - 9:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Designer duo Pankaj-Nidhi have something royal to offer to women this festive season -- they have created a collection called "Gulabpash", inspired by the Mughal era."Gulabpash" means "gold ... Read more...
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Designer jewellery lures enthusiasts at an exhibition in Ludhiana
September 4th, 2010 - 8:39 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan KapoorLudhiana, Sep 4 (ANI): Attractive designer jewellery pieces lured lifestyle enthusiasts at a jewellery exhibition here which concluded yesterday.Jewellery designer Bina Goenka showcased an elegant line of jewellery blended intricately ... Read more...
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Raveena, Pooja Batra add shimmer to Mumbai jewellery exhibition
August 29th, 2010 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Aug.29 (ANI): A jewellery exhibition here acquired unsual sparkle with the presence of gliteratti from Bollywood on Saturday,as actors Raveena Tandon, Tulip Joshi and Pooja Batra added glamour to the occasion. ... Read more...
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Bollywood cheers for Farah Khan at jewellery week
August 16th, 2010 - 12:25 pm ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) It was designer Farah Khan's first India-inspired collection and a large number of Bollywood celebrities cheered for her at the ongoing India International Jewellery Week ... Read more...
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Kim Kardashian to design earrings
August 6th, 2010 - 3:04 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 6 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian has teamed up with designer Loren Ridinger to create a luxury range of earrings.
The reality TV star, who already has her own fragrance as well ... Read more...
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Kim Kardashian To Design Luxury Earrings For Kim Kollection
August 5th, 2010 - 7:30 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 5, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): American television personality and model Kim Kardashian is planning to launch some luxury range of earrings for "Kim Kollection', which will be created by designer Loren ... Read more...
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Oscar winner composes ringtone for $70,000 phone
June 14th, 2010 - 1:43 am ICT by IANS
London, June 14 (IANS) Oscar-award winning composer Dario Marianeli has created a one-of-a-kind ringtone for a new $70,000 cellphone.
The high-priced Vertu Signature mobile is crafted from sapphire, platinum and rubies, and Marianelli ... Read more...
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Diamond jewellery gets trendy as gold prices skyrocket
December 25th, 2009 - 9:41 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Dec 25(ANI): Gorgeous models sashayed down the ramp at a fashion show in Chennai to showcase the latest trends in diamond jeweller on Thursday.With gold prices rising each passing day, ... Read more...
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Most expensive footie boots in history up for grabs
December 13th, 2009 - 1:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 13 (ANI): Footie idols John Terry, Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand's diamond-studded boots are going under the hammer in London.Tipped to be the most expensive footwear in the history, ... Read more...
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Jewellers’ village crafts nature-inspired designs(Feature with images)
October 4th, 2009 - 1:28 pm ICT by IANS
By Azera Rahman
Sonarigaon (Assam), Oct 4 (IANS) Sitting on a low stool, head bent over a metal holder, Gautam Bordoloi carefully chisels a gold band studded with rubies. One of the very ... Read more...
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Queenie Dhody launches jewellery collection in the capital (With Images)
October 1st, 2009 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Former Miss India-turned jewellery designer Queennie Dhody has unveiled "Jewels by Queenie", her high-end collection of precious art deco jewellery in the capital.
Dhody, the owner of a ... Read more...
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“I want to look like Aishwarya on my wedding day” - Rakhi
July 8th, 2009 - 3:55 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Bollywood's Ace designer Neeta Lulla and Jewellery designer Farah Ali Khan roped in to design Rakhi's clothes and Jewellery for her wedding-Whilst Rakhi is selecting the right groom for herself, she ... Read more...
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Which colour suits your personality best
June 4th, 2009 - 4:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 4 (ANI): Wearing the right colour can easily lift your mood. But how would one know what colour can do the trick for them?Veronique Henderson, creative director of Colour ... Read more...
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Danny Bonaduce Gets Engaged to Amy Railsback
March 24th, 2009 - 7:29 pm ICT by GD
According to Amy Railsback, Danny Bonaduce has proposed to her. She said, "He proposed a whole bunch of times over the last couple of years, but you know, it's never quite official ... Read more...
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Indian saris, jewellery a hit in Pak exhibition
October 29th, 2008 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Oct 29 (ANI): A ten-day exhibition of exquisite Indian saris, salwar kameez, jewellery and bags commenced here yesterday. And, it has turned out to a hit, attracting a large number ... Read more...
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Most expensive bra at $ 5 mn has over 3,500 black diamonds
October 19th, 2008 - 12:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 19 (IANS) Brazilian model Adriana Lima models for the world's most expensive bra, costing a whopping $5 million (2.9 million pound). Thesun.co.uk reports that the Victoria's Secret bra is studded ... Read more...
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Adriana Lima sizzles in worlds most expensive bra costing $5m!
October 18th, 2008 - 5:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 19 (ANI): Brazilian model Adriana Lima sent temperatures soaring when she posed in worlds most expensive bra ever.Worth 5 million dollars, the garment has been made under the brand ... Read more...
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Canterbury Cathedral offered Christ sculpture worth 70 million pounds
September 18th, 2008 - 3:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 18 (ANI): A marble sculpture of Jesus Christ laden with diamonds, rubies and pearls, which is claimed to be worth 70 million pounds, is being offered to Canterbury Cathedral ... Read more...
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World’s smallest Koran on display at Dubai Bride show
April 28th, 2008 - 3:40 pm ICT by admin
Dubai, April 28 (IANS) The smallest copy of the Koran, the Islamic holy book, on display at The Bride Show here drew huge crowds at the recently concluded exhibition. Almost one-third the ... Read more...
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