Jewellery exporters press for relief as US tariffs biteThe GJEPC is appealing to the Centre for immediate relief as the US tariffs of 50% on Indian goods are impacting the gems and jewellery ind...
31 Aug, 2025, 11.31 PM IST
Not forever, after all: Why India’s diamond industry wants to cut its dependence on its biggest consumerThe Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council is looking at markets in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East to boost export demand ...
12 Aug, 2023, 09.58 AM IST
Christmas special: Sandip Ray's 'Hatyapuri', Mithun Chakraborty-starrer 'Projapoti' get Kolkata crowd back in theatresThe Bengali movies are witnessing back-to-back houseful shows in Kolkata.
27 Dec, 2022, 10.30 AM IST
Director Sandip Ray opens up about carrying the legacy of father Satyajit, and what he has in store for 'Feluda'Being the son of a 'legend' has its merits as well as demerits feels the filmmaker.
02 Dec, 2022, 04.17 PM IST
US-based hi-tech entrepreneur steps in to co-produce detective film based on Satyajit Ray's 'Feluda'The role of Feluda had been earlier essayed by actors Sabyasachi Chakraborty and Abir Chatterjee in detective movies directed by Sandip Ray.
20 May, 2022, 08.01 PM IST
Shooting for Satyajit Ray's detective thriller 'Feluda' faces uncertaintyA difference of opinion about casting between director Sandip Ray and the production house has hit the film.
17 May, 2022, 04.54 PM IST
Restored classics may feature in film-maker Satyajit Ray centenary film festivalRay, who was born on this day in 1921 in Kolkata, died in 1992.
02 May, 2022, 08.58 PM IST
With 'Tomare Selam - 100 Years of Satyajjit Ray', Kolkata Literature Festival pays tribute to iconThe festival has dedicated an entire session to Ray's life and work.
10 Mar, 2022, 06.16 PM IST
‘Jewellery exports may jump to $3 billion if US extends duty sops’Indian exports of Gold jewellery articles stood at $1.78 bn in 2018, down from $2.5bn in 2007-09.
29 Jul, 2019, 10.27 AM IST
Jewellery exports may jump to $3 billion if US extends duty sops: Trade bodyThe GSP refers to a trade program proving benefits to developing-world exports to the US.
29 Jul, 2019, 08.12 AM IST
New import rules on rough diamonds leave traders in a tizzyThe fear is that even a minute discrepancy in the norms may lead to seizure, followed by a huge penalty.
22 May, 2019, 10.59 AM IST
Gems & jewellery business struggles to get standby creditThe sanctioned credit limit to the gem and jewellery sector is around Rs 65,000 crore.
05 Dec, 2018, 11.36 AM IST
Higher duties to boost gold trade but take sheen off polished diamondsA mixed reaction followed the government’s decision to raise the import duty on cut and polished diamonds to 7.5% from 5% and that on gold ...
27 Sep, 2018, 07.26 AM IST
Diamond traders hope to clear the air with banksThe proposed meeting on May 11 will include top executives of global diamond giant De Beers.
25 Apr, 2018, 09.51 AM IST
Sandip Ray to cast Dhritiman as Prof ShonkuProfessor Shonku needs no introduction, especially the children, who have grown up with his style and deep scientific knowledge.
09 Jun, 2015, 09.32 AM IST
Gems, jewellery exports glitter in April; see 33% growthIn April 2012, these exports stood at USD 2.55 billion, according to the data provided by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council.
24 May, 2013, 04.08 PM IST
- Maoists insist on 30-prisoner demand to release BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka
The chances of BJD MLA release by the Maoists rebels seem bleak with the ultras insisting that they would not release him unless 30 persons...
12 Apr, 2012, 02.13 AM IST