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Modi’s diamond to Jill Biden outshone all in 2023 & why India’s dragging its feet on climate action

Apart from reporting on water stress in India, global media also predicts a digital payments boom in the country, with WhatsApp given free run by National Payments Corporation of India.

Do Lab-Grown Diamonds Hold Astrological Power? Experts Weigh In.

As a Vastu expert, Dr. Doshi frequently recommends lab-grown diamonds to clients, praising their ability to provide a guilt-free, luxurious experience.

Job losses, factory closures pushing Surat’s diamond workers to the edge. 71 suicides in 18 months

There are about 8-10 lakh diamond workers in Surat, says Diamond Workers Union Gujarat. Most of these workers are neither permanent nor registered employees on the payroll.

India’s rich heritage shines across borders as Koh-i-Noor diamond finds a new home in UK

Himayat Ali Mirza firmly demands the immediate restitution of the Koh-i-Noor diamond from the United Kingdom government.

G7 talks of restricting trade in Russian diamonds stoke unease in Surat, traders await ‘fine print’

Traders in Surat say rough diamonds that arrive in India are 'substantially transformed'. Any G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds will negatively hurt industry, they fear.

Winsome Diamonds case — why a UK court passed ‘worldwide freezing order’ against Indian merchant

London court issued the order against fugitive diamond merchant Jatin Mehta & family, being investigated for allegedly defrauding consortium of banks, at 'ex-parte' hearing, says lawyer.

India’s gems & jewellery exports doubled since 2020, but it’s just Covid recovery, say experts

Gold jewellery continues to see decline in exports due to 'sluggish' markets such as the Gulf. But experts say overall gems & jewellery exports could touch $41 billion in 2021-22.

Meet Huzefa Vana, the diamond merchant who is best friends with superstars

30-year-old Huzefa Vana, a Dubai-based diamond merchant from Gujarat, also has friends all around the globe and some of the Indian superstars are on the list too.

On Camera

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.