India rolls out new gold math with import duty hike. Who will foot the bill?India has sharply raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb demand, protect the rupee and preserve foreign-exchange re...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
From Royalty to Retail: The Cultural Renaissance of the Indian DiamondIndia's diamond legacy began with the legendary Golconda mines, once the world's primary source, yielding stones that adorned royalty and f...
08 May, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Wars, recessions, political crises, market crashes. Warren Buffett’s advice on each of themWarren Buffett made a prediction in the mid-1990s he knew would come true: Berkshire Hathaway's future returns would fall short compared to...
07 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and diseaseSoaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A r...
07 May, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Rare 158-Carat Yellow Diamond Unearthed as Remote Diavik Mine Nears ClosureA remarkable 158.20-carat yellow diamond was discovered at Canada's Diavik Diamond Mine as it nears its 2026 closure. This rare find, one o...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Here’s how to spot Comet Pan-STARRS and ‘Shooting Stars’ together: Best time to watch the celestial viewAstronomers note that opportunities to view a comet with the naked eye are relatively rare. The simultaneous appearance of Comet Pan-STARRS...
20 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
AFK Arena Codes for January 2024: See how to claim your rewardsUnlock valuable resources in AFK Arena with redeemable codes. This January, 21 codes offer rewards ranging from Diamonds to Hero Scrolls. F...
12 Jan, 2024, 02.40 AM IST
Seven-year-old girl discovers 2.95-carat golden brown diamond in USThe gem, named the "Aspen Diamond," is undamaged and showcases the park as a destination for diamond hunters. The park has seen a total of ...
11 Sep, 2023, 10.08 AM IST
The fortune pink: Rare giant gemstone to be auctioned in Geneva, likely to fetch $35 mnThe sparkling pink tear-drop-formed stone weighs exactly 18.18 carats.
26 Sep, 2022, 07.12 PM IST
Rare triple-strand pearl necklace fetches Rs 6.2 cr at AstaGuru’s online auctionThe 132-lot auction garnered a total revenue of Rs. 17,92,62,210 ($2,390,142).
04 Jun, 2022, 09.39 AM IST
Diamond believed to be world's third largest unearthed in Botswana, pictures of 1,098-carat stone goes viralThe biggest diamond ever discovered in the world was the 3,106-carat Cullinan, found in South Africa in 1905.
17 Jun, 2021, 01.39 PM IST
Botswana says found world's 'third largest' diamondThe "rare and extraordinary stone... means so much in the context of diamonds and Botswana," she said. "It brings hope to the nation that i...
16 Jun, 2021, 06.28 PM IST
World's 'most expensive' pair of shoes has arrived, for Rs 123 cr!The pair is created in collaboration with UAE-based brand Passion Jewellers.
25 Sep, 2018, 06.31 PM IST
Diamonds a symbol of love and luxury, not traded commodity like gold: Jean-Marc Lieberherr, CEO, DPA"We are talking to couples who are a few years into their journey of marriage focussing on NCCS A, living in metros, Tier-1 and Tier-2 town...
15 Nov, 2017, 08.46 PM IST
How Rare Carat's AI gemologist helps customers buy the perfect diamondRare Carat introduced the world's first AI chatbot that helps customers through the purchase of a diamond.
15 Sep, 2017, 10.30 AM IST
New method may narrow down search for Earth 2.0The system creates a new way to assess the habitability and biological evolution possibilities of planets outside our solar system, researc...
25 Aug, 2016, 05.55 PM IST
Jewels belonging to Indian royals to be auctioned in LondonThe "mango garland" design is unique to southern India, where the mango is regarded as a symbol of love and fertility, Bonhams said in a st...
05 Apr, 2016, 10.08 AM IST