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Amazon sees gold rush in festival season

Amazon sees gold rush in festival season

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Amazon India has witnessed an 84 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in sales of hallmarked gold jewellery and posted a 5-fold spike in demand during the first two days of its ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival (AGIF) sale event, which started on September 27. This demand is for brands such as Malabar Gold and Diamonds, PN Gadgil Jewellers, Joyalukkas, PC Chandra and KISNA, among others. According to current trends, customers buy fine jewellery starting at Rs 2,000 in the silver category and shell out up to Rs 40,000 for gold and diamond jewellery. In the last year, Amazon has seen more customers opt for 14 Karat purity.

PIX: Fraser-Pryce caps memorable Diamond season with 100m crown

PIX: Fraser-Pryce caps memorable Diamond season with 100m crown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stormed to victory in the women's 100 metres at the Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday to claim her fifth win in the season-ending event and American Trayvon Bromell triumphed in the men's race.

The Lady Shah Rukh Hugged!

The Lady Shah Rukh Hugged!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The IIFAs saw some emotion and a whole lot of glamour.

Kohli can break Tendulkar's 100 ton record: Jaffer

Kohli can break Tendulkar's 100 ton record: Jaffer

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Former South Africa opener Herschelle Gibbs, who is the brand ambassador of the ICBT20, echoed Jaffer's views, staying that Kohli has a lot of cricket left in him.

Paranoid India Inc wants early conclusion of trade pact with US

Paranoid India Inc wants early conclusion of trade pact with US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The Indian industry is paranoid about the USA's plan to impose reciprocal tariffs and wants early conclusion of a bilateral trade agreement, sources said on Wednesday. They said that the talks for the proposed bilateral trade agreement are going well.

SEE: Neeraj Chopra Receives Royal Welcome in Haryana

SEE: Neeraj Chopra Receives Royal Welcome in Haryana

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Having secured second place in the Diamond League at Brussels despite an injury, Chopra was honored with a grand reception by the Sports University of Haryana in Sonipat on Friday.

Why Dilip Kumar Never Sang In Mughal-e-Azam

Why Dilip Kumar Never Sang In Mughal-e-Azam

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'K Asifsaab was very definite that 'woh Hindustan ka honewala Badshah hai -- woh gana nahin gayega.'

Neeraj improves own record, finishes 2nd in Stockholm Diamond League

Neeraj improves own record, finishes 2nd in Stockholm Diamond League

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

World champion and season leader Anderson Peters of Grenada won the competition with a best throw of 90.31m which he came up with in this third attempt.

Long jumper Sreeshankar finishes 6th in Monaco Diamond League

Long jumper Sreeshankar finishes 6th in Monaco Diamond League

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Maykel Masso of Cuba won the event with a best effort of 8.35m while World Championships silver medallist and reigning Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece (8.31m) and Marquis Dendy (8.31m) of USA finished second and third respectively.

Diamond League meet win important for India, says Neeraj Chopra

Diamond League meet win important for India, says Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Chopra was delighted to win on his comeback from a groin injury

PIX: Fraser-Pryce dazzles in Paris Diamond League meet

PIX: Fraser-Pryce dazzles in Paris Diamond League meet

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce matched her season's best of 10.67 seconds to win the 100 metres at the Paris Diamond League meeting on Saturday.

US tariffs: India not in a hurry, to follow wait and watch approach

US tariffs: India not in a hurry, to follow wait and watch approach

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The official said there are both challenges and opportunities for India as many of its competitor countries in exports, such as China Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia and Thailand, face higher duties.

Ready For Some Old Fashioned Romance?

Ready For Some Old Fashioned Romance?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Netflix unveils a slew of new and exciting film titles.

What's Making Khushi Kapoor Laugh?

What's Making Khushi Kapoor Laugh?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

She's got a fun-loving spirit and fabulous style!

India, US to start 3-day trade talks from Wednesday

India, US to start 3-day trade talks from Wednesday

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Senior officials of India and the US will begin three-day talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement in New Delhi on Wednesday amid threats of reciprocal tariffs from the Trump-administration, an official said. To formally start the negotiations on the pact, Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, along with a team of officials, is in New Delhi.

Firm & focused! Vaibhav reaps rewards of sowing early

Firm & focused! Vaibhav reaps rewards of sowing early

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Rise of Suryavanshi: Facing 600 balls-a-day from age of 10 to playing 150km throwdowns

Neeraj to train in Finland ahead of Diamond League

Neeraj to train in Finland ahead of Diamond League

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Neeraj Chopra is set to switch his training base from Turkey to Finland which will host the Paavo Nurmi Games

IPL PIX: Suryavanshi slams 35-ball century as Royals destroy GT

IPL PIX: Suryavanshi slams 35-ball century as Royals destroy GT

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, became the youngest ever centurion in the IPL to propel Rajasthan Royals to an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans.

Pooja Is Purrfect!

Pooja Is Purrfect!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

While this pretty actor makes quite an impression onscreen with her chutzpah and confidence, her sophistication extends to her sartorial choices as well.

Trade talks: India, US to hold wrap-up session on Sat

Trade talks: India, US to hold wrap-up session on Sat

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

India and the visiting US officials have decided to hold a wrap-up session on Saturday morning to conclude the three-day talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement, government sources said. They said the discussions are at a "very" early stage.

'Can I Have Your Number?'

'Can I Have Your Number?'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

As Neeraj Chopra makes his way through a crowd of admirers, a young woman asks, 'Can I have your number?'

EXPLAINED: Trump's reciprocal tariffs

EXPLAINED: Trump's reciprocal tariffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Here is a list of Q & As to explain these issues and implications of the US move.

India, US decide to hold sector-specific talks for proposed trade pact

India, US decide to hold sector-specific talks for proposed trade pact

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

India and the US have decided to hold sector-specific talks in the coming weeks to finalise the structure of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), the government said on Saturday. The engagement between the two countries came in the backdrop of the USA's threat to impose reciprocal tariffs on its key trading partners, including India, on April 2.

Decade's worst time for diamond industry

Decade's worst time for diamond industry

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Diamond industry expects revenues to drop by 20-25% in the current financial year.

The $50 million pink diamond

The $50 million pink diamond

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

An unusually large pink diamond sold for a record-breaking $50 million (Rs 361 crore) on Tuesday at Christie's auction house in Geneva. Christie's said renowned jeweller Harry Winston was the buyer, saying it was a new world record price per carat for a pink diamond.

Go Chic This Pongal

Go Chic This Pongal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Filmi divas offer some tips on how to dress up traditionally on Pongal and keep it very, very chic.

'I Never Had To Deal With My Inhibitions'

'I Never Had To Deal With My Inhibitions'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Say hello to The Royals!

Of Trump's reciprocal tariffs and trade deals

Of Trump's reciprocal tariffs and trade deals

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Of Trump's reciprocal tariffs and trade deals

10 Year Old Who Teaches Traffic Awareness

10 Year Old Who Teaches Traffic Awareness

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Check out Aditya Tiwari's unique approach towards creating awareness about traffic rules.

Electronics fastest-growing among top 10 export items

Electronics fastest-growing among top 10 export items

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Driven by smartphone, electronics exports have reached $22.5 billion in value in the first eight months of the current financial year (FY25), a near 28 per cent growth over the $17.66 billion electronics exports during the corresponding period of FY24.

Glitter is missing from Surat's diamond industry

Glitter is missing from Surat's diamond industry

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Though exports to Hong Kong, a major destination for India's polished diamonds, have resumed, the industry is currently sitting on an inventory worth around $2.3 billion.

Why Medha Shankr's A Real Sweetheart

Why Medha Shankr's A Real Sweetheart

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Medha Shankr's off-screen style avatars are a mix of style and grace that collide to create pure magic.

The two-word advice that saw Neeraj throw his season's best

The two-word advice that saw Neeraj throw his season's best

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

With seven points from Thursday's second-place finish at the Lausanne Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra is joint third alongside Julian Weber in Diamond League standings with 15 points.

Chebet caps stellar 2024 with women's 5km World record

Chebet caps stellar 2024 with women's 5km World record

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

The Kenyan beat her previous record - set a year ago to the day at the Barcelona race - by 19 seconds, becoming the first woman to break the 14-minute barrier in the event.

Gold Hits Rs 90K, Jewellery Demand Takes A Hit

Gold Hits Rs 90K, Jewellery Demand Takes A Hit

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The trigger for international gold prices rising to $3,000 per ounce was Germany's upcoming heavy government borrowing.

The 7 Times Yukti Hit It Out Of The Park

The 7 Times Yukti Hit It Out Of The Park

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Yukti Thareja is a vision of confidence and grace.

Malavika, Ananya Show You How To 'Bling' This NYE

Malavika, Ananya Show You How To 'Bling' This NYE

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Get ready to twirl, toast and celebrate in a style that's pure glamour.

Will Indian exporters gain from US-China trade war?

Will Indian exporters gain from US-China trade war?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

The trade war between the US and China is expected to benefit Indian exporters in increasing their shipments to the American market, sources said. They said the country was the fourth-largest gainer when the US imposed higher duties on Chinese goods during US President Donald Trump's first tenure.

Can India's Gold, Silver Slash US Trade Deficit?

Can India's Gold, Silver Slash US Trade Deficit?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council says step will balance trade deficit with the US.

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'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.