Vogue Magazine harshly criticizes first lady Melania Trump’s official portrait, says she looks more like a freelance magician than a public servantVogue Magazine harshly criticized Melania Trump's official White House portrait, comparing her tuxedoed appearance to that of a freelance m...
29 Jan, 2025, 10.23 PM IST
Ratan Tata portrait made of 11,000 diamonds takes the Internet by stormOnly diamonds are fitting for a deserving tribute to 'Ratan'. A jeweler in Surat has made headlines by crafting a breathtaking portrait of ...
13 Oct, 2024, 07.43 PM IST
Delhi Durbars, crowns and tiaras: India's bejewelled link with coronation of British monarchsKing Charles III will officially be crowned on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, more than a century from when his great grandfather King George ...
06 May, 2023, 01.02 AM IST
Sushmita Sen reacts to Harnaaz Sandhu's gown tribute, says “it’s beautiful”Sushmita Sen expressed her appreciation for Harnaaz Sandhu's homage during the Miss Universe 2022 grand finale in New Orleans, saying that ...
20 Jan, 2023, 03.03 PM IST
Not just Kohinoor, Queen Elizabeth II's death puts spotlight on 'stolen' 500 carat Great Star of Africa diamondThe 500-carat 'Great Star of Africa,' placed on the royal sceptre that the Queen of England Elizabeth II used during her time as monarch, i...
16 Sep, 2022, 05.12 PM IST
When Nizam of Hyderabad gave Queen Elizabeth a necklace studded with 300 diamondsThe necklace was given to then Princess Elizabeth as a wedding present in 1947 from the Nizam (ruler) of Hyderabad. The Nizam left instruct...
09 Sep, 2022, 03.52 PM IST
The Spencer Tiara, worn by Princess Diana on her wedding day, to be exhibited in LondonIt will now be exhibited in London for the first time since the 1960s.
18 May, 2022, 05.21 PM IST
Queen Elizabeth speaks of missing her husband Prince Philip's 'familiar laugh' at ChristmasShe delivered her address seated next to a photograph of herself and Philip, standing arm-in-arm.
26 Dec, 2021, 10.08 AM IST
From Elvis Presley's private jet to Steve Jobs's first Apple computer- 5 auctions that did not live up to expectationsEstimated to fetch $2-3.5 mn — Presley's jet sold for just $430,000 at an auction.
05 Jun, 2017, 10.29 AM IST
What is the value of a royal selfie moment?Selfies clicked today, stored and disseminated via smartphones are the favoured mode of chronicling personal milestones.
30 May, 2017, 12.38 AM IST
From Kate Middleton to Nicole Kidman, these celebs are embracing the power of trinity rings, earrings & necklacesA popular choice of jewellery now, the trinity ring was the brainchild of Louis Cartier in 1924.
11 May, 2017, 02.20 PM IST
This artist RS MP's sketches of fellow members is incomplete without Vijay Mallya's signatureJogen Chowdhury idea is to sketch interesting facets of all the members and make a book out of it.
22 Jun, 2016, 09.33 AM IST
Various art forms of Chinese settlers in Southeast AsiaThe Peranakan Chinese are descendants of southern Chinese traders who settled in Southeast Asia and married local women.
06 Feb, 2015, 01.54 PM IST
- Bellary's Janardhana Reddy: Mining baron, who lived life kingsize
From owning helicopters, lying in his swimming pool and watching movies on a 70mm screen, former minister, MLC Janardhana Reddy lived like ...
06 Sep, 2011, 05.26 AM IST
- Jahangir portrait, Tipu Sultan bridle to go under hammer
The inscribed Mughal emerald seal set in a diamond encrusted gold bangle and bearing the name of Major Alexander Hannay is estimated to sel...
03 Apr, 2011, 03.15 PM IST
Destroy those envying rootsThe enlightened master, Buddha says, ‘Destroy those envying roots and enjoy lasting peace.’ Just be fully aware when the feeling of jealous...
14 Jan, 2010, 01.37 AM IST
- Sotheby's doubles price guarantees for NY auction
Sotheby’s has guaranteed 78% of the value of a contemporary art sale next month, increasing the risk of losses in a market weakened by the ...
24 Oct, 2007, 03.33 AM IST