The unemployment situation is becoming increasingly acute.
'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.' 'Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.' A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Guha Ray's The Diamond Trail: How India Rose To Global Domination.
An ardent Chicago based Pakistani cricket fan has admitted that he would leave no stone unturned in terms of supporting Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to retain the World Cup title.
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.
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Inflow down in December month-on-month; jewellers demand cut in Customs duty rates
Dollar debt and higher import cost might impact earnings by up to 30%.
MS Dhoni played gem of an innings to put India in a strong position against Australia in the Chennai Test. Coming into bat after the fall of Tendulkar's wicket, Dhoni scored 206 runs out of the 319 runs scored by India. He established many new records during his highest innings in first-class cricket.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
The deficit was $17.6 billion in April 2013.
Here's a first look at the best catwalk moments from Day One of India International Jewellery Week.
Officially-backed survey finds unacceptable levels of lead in paint brands.
After his piece on India's hidden gem of Chitradurga Fort, Rediff reader Nirdesh K Singh sent us this travelogue on his visit to Aurangabad's Daulatabad Fort.
'The prime minister's announcement of a nation-wide shutdown was eloquent, but should have been more clearly phrased to avoid police overreach.' 'Migrant labour should have been allowed adequate notice and transport options to get home,' notes Rahul Jacob.
These bloggers are adding fresh flavours to India's vibrant street-food scene.
The Family Man is the espionage drama India is waiting to see, raves Karan Sanjay Shah.
Gems and Jewellery exports from India would exceed $10 billion in 2003-04 as against the $9.1 billion in the last fiscal even as exporters have set a target of $16 billion by 2007.
Modi has been relentless in building his brand regardless of banks having a problem of fraudulent and unauthorised transactions with his companies.
The show will commence on July 31.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Sudhir Mishra's Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin is relevant even today.
GEM Global Report is an annual survey of early-stage entrepreneurship worldwide.
To lure health-conscious consumers, who prefer lower intake of sugar, Mondelez is launching a variant of its most sold product Dairy Milk bar with 30 per cent less sugar.
Twelve of the 22 Indian diamond traders, detained in China on charges of smuggling, returned home early on Friday after they were let off following deportation orders by a Chinese court. "We are happy that 12 diamond traders held in China returned to India late last night. We are making all efforts to bring back the remaining traders," Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council Chairman Rajiv Jain said.
Export growth picked up mainly owing to rising global crude prices, which pushed up processed petroleum exports by nearly 40 per cent, apart from a broad-based improvement in exports of major foreign exchange earners such as engineering goods and gems and jewellery.
November IIP data show a fall of over 20%, led by automobiles, gems & jewellery and home appliances; turnaround seen as unlikely.
Mediums may change, formats may alter but one thing remains constant -- audience making their likes and dislikes abundantly clear.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
India is experiencing jobless growth and skepticism abounding that the country may not be able to cash in on its demographic bonus
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.
Gold loans are a quick, easy and low-cost way to meet your immediate and emergency financing needs, but do ensure that you entrust your gold in safe hands after thorough due diligence, suggests Gaurav Gupta, founder and CEO, MyLoanCare.in.
It is true that the rupee is at least becoming less strong, albeit slowly.
Regulator probing jewellery houses for violation of collective investment scheme rules, says Shrimi Choudhary.
'Doubtless he was the greatest opener of his era; and also one of the greatest in the history of cricket.'
You know you're watching Race when...
According to the latest India market outlook by BNP Paribas, investors are looking at stock ideas that would deliver good returns in the long term even as the Indian markets battle short-term headwinds.
The Income Tax Department on Tuesday also raided 20 premises linked to Gitanjali Gems promoter Mehul Choksi and suspected shell firms in connection with an alleged tax evasion case against them, official sources said.
In the atmosphere created by the reaction to the PNB fraud and RBI's resolution framework, "don't lend, don't resolve" is bound to become the bankers' new mantra, says T T Ram Mohan.
Official sources say that the finance ministry is aware of the possible spike in smuggling activity and has already asked intelligence agencies to tighten their vigilance and come down on the unofficial entry of gold into India.
The jewellery showing on Day Two of HDIL India Couture Week was studded with both precious stones and stars.
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