News for '-gems'

'My mad genius rest in peace': Ganguly pays tribute to Maradona

'My mad genius rest in peace': Ganguly pays tribute to Maradona

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was among the first in the Indian sporting fraternity to take to Twitter to pay his tributes to Diego Maradona.

Largest uncut diamond may fetch $70 million!

Largest uncut diamond may fetch $70 million!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

An 1109-carat uncut diamond, the largest to be discovered in over a century, is now set to be auctioned in a stand-alone sale in London.

'Rangeela was made to capture Urmila's beauty'

'Rangeela was made to capture Urmila's beauty'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

'She is the main reason why I was inspired to make the film.'

PNB scam: Bank ignored auditors' warning

PNB scam: Bank ignored auditors' warning

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The banks also received a warning from the rating agency Care, in February 2016, after Firestar's financials deteriorated.

Exports, imports fall, but trade turns surplus after 18 years

Exports, imports fall, but trade turns surplus after 18 years

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Import segments which recorded negative growth include gold, silver, transport equipment, coal, fertiliser, machinery and machine tools. However, exports of oil seeds, coffee, rice, tobacco, spices, pharma, and chemicals reported positive growth in June.

Will probe celebs tweets over farmers' stir: Maha minister

Will probe celebs tweets over farmers' stir: Maha minister

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

A number of prominent personalities, including cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, recently rallied around the central government on social media using hashtags #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda.

Gold imports may rise by 15% to 805 tons

Gold imports may rise by 15% to 805 tons

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

In India, the gold prices might come down to Rs 18,500-19,000 per 10 grams level from the current Rs 20,500 per 10 grams level.

Exports plunge by record 60.28% in Apr; trade deficit lowest in 4 yrs

Exports plunge by record 60.28% in Apr; trade deficit lowest in 4 yrs

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Imports too tumbled by 58.65 per cent to $17.12 billion in April from $41.4 billion in the same month last year, according to the data by the commerce and industry ministry.

PIX: 10 oomphalicious models to wear the Fantasy Bra

PIX: 10 oomphalicious models to wear the Fantasy Bra

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Presenting the lucky few who got a chance to wear the Fantasy Bra on the runway.

How Equitas turns poor people into successful entrepreneurs

How Equitas turns poor people into successful entrepreneurs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Pushpal Shinde now earns some Rs 50,000 a month.

All about Barcelona's latest starlet Ansu Fati

All about Barcelona's latest starlet Ansu Fati

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Ansu Fati is the second-youngest player to represent the Catalan giants in La Liga aged 16 years and 298 days.

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Sukanya Verma raises a toast (he'd like that very much) to the magnificent Rishi Kapoor and his 25 essential performances.

When Irrfan made Paan Singh Tomar a household name

When Irrfan made Paan Singh Tomar a household name

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The fascinating story of this man was one of the most searched topics on Google after the trailer was launched with Irrfan's Tomar, his gaze fixed at a journalist interviewing him, mouthing that iconic dialogue "beehad mein baaghi hote hain, dacait milte hain Parliament mein".

ED freezes deposits, shares worth Rs 44cr of Nirav Modi group

ED freezes deposits, shares worth Rs 44cr of Nirav Modi group

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Officials said they have put freeze orders on bank accounts containing Rs 30 crore and shares worth Rs 13.86 crore of the group.

PIX: Sizzling starlets and sparkling crystals

PIX: Sizzling starlets and sparkling crystals

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Swarovski Gems held a bling-thing fashion show on August 19 to mark the launch of their new Zirconia: Pure Brilliance Cut crystals. Take a look.

Exports up 3.93% in May; trade deficit at 6-month high

Exports up 3.93% in May; trade deficit at 6-month high

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Sectors, which, recorded healthy export growth included electronics, engineering, chemicals, pharma and tea.

South Indian Films You Must See

South Indian Films You Must See

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

In 2020, Hindi cinema had a tough time staying on par with its southern counterparts.

Throw away Manik, choose HIRA: Modi to Tripura voters

Throw away Manik, choose HIRA: Modi to Tripura voters

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

'Hira' means, he said, "H for highway, I for Internet way, R for roadways and A for airways".

Switzerland will share details of at least 50 Indian A/C holders

Switzerland will share details of at least 50 Indian A/C holders

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

These individuals largely include businessmen associated with companies, including the dummy ones, in sectors ranging from real estate, financial services, technology and telecom to paints, home decoration, textiles, engineering goods, gems and jewellery. Several of these persons and their companies are said to be based in Kolkata, Gujarat, Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai.

Why Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin is relevant even today

Why Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin is relevant even today

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Sudhir Mishra's Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin is relevant even today.

PIX: Scenes from an unusual protest

PIX: Scenes from an unusual protest

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

More than 40 artists from four cities -- Delhi, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune -- gathered in Mumbra, a township near Mumbai. The artists joined women in Mumbra protesting the Citizens (Amendment) Act.

India to ease precious stones import

India to ease precious stones import

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

India on Friday said it would make imports of precious metals and stones easier in order to promote gems and jewellery exports.

Surat's diamond trade may take Rs 8000cr hit from coronavirus

Surat's diamond trade may take Rs 8000cr hit from coronavirus

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

The Surat diamond industry is likely to face a loss of around Rs 8,000 crores in next two months as Hong Kong, which is a major export destination, has declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak in China, say experts. Hong Kong is a major business hub for the Surat diamond industry, but schools and colleges have been closed there till the first week of March and even businesses are seeing a dip in view of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Too much sexy!

Too much sexy!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Malaika Arora walked the ramp for Divya Reddy at Lakme Fashion Week.

Watch: What makes Shloka-Akash's wedding invite so expensive

Watch: What makes Shloka-Akash's wedding invite so expensive

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Mumbai based designer Uttara Shah shares the details.

Money laundering norms stump jewellery sector

Money laundering norms stump jewellery sector

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Dealers with turnover of Rs 2 crore and above covered; industry says threshold too low

The BEST and WORST of 2020

The BEST and WORST of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Mediums may change, formats may alter but one thing remains constant -- audience making their likes and dislikes abundantly clear.

Movie to Watch: Astitva

Movie to Watch: Astitva

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

It will make you uncomfortable because you will have seen bits of this story -- or most of it -- many times, in your home or in the homes of your loved ones. And you've probably watch it pan out silently, says Savera R Someshwar.

CBI detains Gitanjali's vice president at Mumbai airport

CBI detains Gitanjali's vice president at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Vipul Chitalia was apprehended at Mumbai airport and brought to the CBI office at the Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai for questioning, he said, but did not divulge any other details about Chitalia's alleged role in the PNB fraud.

The world's largest diamonds

The world's largest diamonds

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Many of the world's oldest diamonds have an incredible and, at times, bloodstained history.

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

At a time when thousands of our farmers are sitting on the roads in bitterly cold December nights, protesting another policy measure that 'tightens the noose around their neck', ironically sold as 'beneficial' for them, it becomes all the more necessary for us to watch Gabhricha Paus to understand their problems better, says Utkarsh Mishra.

Jewellers extend strike for indefinite period

Jewellers extend strike for indefinite period

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Jewellers on Monday decided to continue their pan-India strike for an indefinite period against the Budget proposal.

10 Reasons Why You Must Watch Guide

10 Reasons Why You Must Watch Guide

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

It was Dev Anand's dream to put Indian cinema on the world map and he thought Guide was the perfect film for it.

India's silver jewellery exports gain momentum

India's silver jewellery exports gain momentum

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

When overall gems and jewellery exports remained resilient so far this year on global economic uncertainty, shipment of silver jewellery witnessed a phenomenal growth so far this year.

MFs to Create LONG-TERM Wealth

MFs to Create LONG-TERM Wealth

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Indian cos ink pact to buy $2.1-bn diamonds from Russia

Indian cos ink pact to buy $2.1-bn diamonds from Russia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Each company has tied up for different quantity and different quality of diamonds.

Owner in India, $6m jewels looted from store in Hollywood-style heist

Owner in India, $6m jewels looted from store in Hollywood-style heist

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The source said the thieves '100 per cent' planned the heist to coincide with the ball drop.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

India's 10 wealthiest jewellers

India's 10 wealthiest jewellers

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

India, the world's largest consumer of gold has created a number of rich jewellers over the years.