D K Shivakumar and his Yezdi Roadking - a love affair for ages!A new book, D K Shivakumar – Congress' Crisis Manager, Karnataka's Kingmaker, recounts Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's enduring a...
12 Jul, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
No longer just jewellery: How young Indians are rewriting their relationship with goldIndia’s younger generations are increasingly treating inherited gold jewellery as a financial asset rather than a family heirloom. Millenni...
12 Jul, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Psychology says people who wear lots of rings aren't necessarily trying to stand out, they may be expressing identity and personal meaningA common misconception is that people who wear multiple rings are simply seeking attention. Psychology offers a more nuanced perspective. F...
11 Jul, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Aamir Khan's rare ruby wedding ring for Gauri is unlike celebrity diamonds. It took '256 hours' to craftAamir Khan and Gauri Spratt's intimate wedding has sparked interest not just for its simplicity but also for Gauri's bespoke wedding ring. ...
08 Jul, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Psychologists say wearing sentimental jewelry is not simply about fashion, but often helps people stay emotionally connected to loved ones and important memories, according to a research on the 'Extended Self' published in the Journal of Consumer ResearchPossessions, especially jewellery, often become integral to our identity, extending our sense of self beyond our physical being. Research h...
06 Jul, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga is winning hearts and the box office. Here are 7 unforgettable Partition books you shouldn't missIf Imtiaz Ali's latest movie, Main Vaapas Aaunga, stayed with you long after the credits rolled, these unforgettable books on partition are...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
World MSME Day: Gem & jewellery sector calls for MSME-led innovations amid global uncertaintyDespite challenges like fluctuating gold prices and evolving consumer tastes, experts highlight opportunities in design-led, innovative pra...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Father-Child AI Prompts: 10+ best prompts for royal family portraits, emotional masterpieces and stunning cinematic photo editsFather-Child AI Prompts: Father's Day 2026 offers a unique opportunity to elevate cherished father-child photos into extraordinary artwork ...
21 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Which city is known as the world's gold capital? The historic gold discovery that changed an entire world’s futureJohannesburg, known as the "Gold Capital of the World" or "eGoli," rose to prominence after a significant gold discovery in 1886. This spar...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
It's destination India for weddings this seasonIndian hotels are experiencing a significant rise in wedding bookings this year. This growth is driven by a preference for domestic celebra...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Why Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle cannot get Princess Diana's precious tiara?Princess Diana's iconic Spencer tiara, which she wore for her 1981 wedding, remains out of reach for Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle. As a...
03 Dec, 2024, 07.53 AM IST
German curator Matthias Weniger on a mission to return silver heirlooms stolen from Jewish families by the NazisThe Bavarian National Museum's curator, Matthias Weniger, is returning stolen silver objects taken from Jewish families during the 1930s. T...
18 Jun, 2023, 10.52 AM IST
The small but growing and quirky market for heirloomsScions of ex-royals and descendants of old money families are seeking to monetize high value family-held collectibles. It isn't as big as t...
09 Feb, 2020, 12.44 PM IST
It's all in the family: Sotheby's India MD Gaurav Bhatia chronicling grandmother's recipes, including Yakhni PulaoBhatia has tasked his mother with penning down a family recipe book.
17 Aug, 2017, 09.45 AM IST
A Van Cleef emerald bow to Indian Mona Lisa, royals on the one heirloom they could never part withFive royals and their favourite heirlooms.
25 May, 2017, 12.07 PM IST
Five royal heirlooms that will never go under the hammerMost royal families have one heirloom that they never would like to part with. Here are a few.
04 Jan, 2016, 09.35 AM IST