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In which country was diamond first mined?

De Beers, the diamond cartel continues to maintain its dominant position in the industry by using its numerous worldwide companies to buy up new sources of diamonds and to control distribution of industrial diamonds. Take the Rediff Business Quiz.

Back from career-threatening injury, Piedt hurts India

South Africa off-spinner Dane Piedt says it took a lot out of him to play cricket again after suffering a career-threatening shoulder dislocation last year.

India diamond mart growth is the highest, says DTC

DTC to launch new diamond brand

Cultured diamonds are here to stay

Sania scores a double

The Indian ace scored a grand double winning the singles and doubles titles at the US $25,000 ITF women's tournament in Nigeria.

Au revoir, brands?

The current focus on data to measure marketing success could herald the end of an era -- or the beginning of a hype cycle, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Must Read: The Great Diamond Heist

'If there is any industry that is unfit for modern corporate form it is the diamond trade.' 'But no one was asking the right questions.' 'The music was playing and so the game was on,' says S Murlidharan, former MD, BNP Paribas.

This start-up brings Ivy League education to India

Over 50 Indians in Forbes' under 30 list of super achievers.