News for 'gems'

Pix: Urvashi looks stunning as a summer bride

Pix: Urvashi looks stunning as a summer bride

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Hate Story 4 actor walked for Vikram Phadnis' bridal show.

Nirav Modi's remand extended in UK, final hearings in 2021

Nirav Modi's remand extended in UK, final hearings in 2021

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Nirav Modi, wanted in connection with the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, was further remanded in custody on Tuesday by a court in London hearing India's extradition request for the diamond merchant. The 49-year-old appeared on Tuesday via videolink from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London, dressed in a maroon sweater and sporting a full beard, for his regular 28-day "call-over hearing" at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot extended his remand for another 28 days until December 29.

'I have realised my feelings for Aly'

'I have realised my feelings for Aly'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'After Aly comes out, we will have to get our families together and think about the future.'

Three films to watch on Eid

Three films to watch on Eid

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Subhash K Jha is not recommending Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan. They are beyond recommendation, he says.

Life lesson: Choose your philosophy of life wisely

Life lesson: Choose your philosophy of life wisely

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

We'd asked you, dear readers to tell us what is the one life lesson you would want to share.

'He fought and fought until the last moment'

'He fought and fought until the last moment'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Bollywood pays homage to one of India's finest actors.

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.

Gold, silver sales down by up to 40% this Dhanteras

Gold, silver sales down by up to 40% this Dhanteras

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Most consumers are going for token buying of lesser value and are waiting for price correction for purchase of wedding jewellery.

Ayodhya admn issues curbs to TV channels over bhoomi pujan coverage

Ayodhya admn issues curbs to TV channels over bhoomi pujan coverage

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The Ayodhya district administration has told news channels that litigants in the Ayodhya land dispute case should not be part of any discussions that they broadcast from the temple town during the 'Bhumi Pujan' for the Ram temple on August 5. In an advisory, it also said that if channels are broadcasting a debate or programme from Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh during the ground-breaking ceremony, there should be no comments against any person or religion.

Fearing defaults, banks rein in credit to jewellery firms

Fearing defaults, banks rein in credit to jewellery firms

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

It was unclear how bankers were deciding which jewellers to support

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.

Kohli lends support to 'honest and committed' De Villiers

Kohli lends support to 'honest and committed' De Villiers

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

The Indian captain described De Villiers, who was criticised for picking and choosing international assignments after announcing his retirement last year, as the "most honest and committed" person.

How much diamonds were imported in April-November?

How much diamonds were imported in April-November?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Two entities under the Union ministry of commerce report differing figures for import of cut and polished diamonds for the first eight months of the financial year.

Nirav Modi extradition case: UK judge admits CBI, ED evidence

Nirav Modi extradition case: UK judge admits CBI, ED evidence

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

A UK judge presiding over the extradition proceedings of Nirav Modi on Tuesday ruled that the evidence submitted by the Indian authorities to establish a prima facie case of fraud and money laundering against the fugitive diamantaire is broadly admissible. District Judge Samuel Goozee heard the arguments for and against the admissibility of certain witness statements provided by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London and concluded that he considered himself "bound" by the previous UK court rulings in the extradition case of former Kingfisher Airlines chief Vijay Mallya. He then adjourned the case for a two-day hearing on January 7 and 8 next year, when he will hear the final submissions in the case before he hands down his judgment a few weeks later.

Rs 5 crore worth diamond found in Panna Mines

Rs 5 crore worth diamond found in Panna Mines

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has unearthed a precious 37.68 carat diamond, the biggest so far, from its Madhya Pradesh-based Panna mines.

Exports hit a 21-month high in December

Exports hit a 21-month high in December

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Import growth moderated to a four-month low, owing to sharp decline in that of gold.

'Did you ever imagine oxygen will become such a priority in people's lives?

'Did you ever imagine oxygen will become such a priority in people's lives?

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Today, saving lives needs to take precedence.'

Nirav Modi's fate in extradition case to be sealed soon

Nirav Modi's fate in extradition case to be sealed soon

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The 49-year-old jeweller, fighting extradition in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, will appear via videolink from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London for the latest hearing in the case, during which District Judge Samuel Goozee will hear his defence team's arguments against the admissibility of certain evidence provided by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) in order to establish a prima facie case against the accused.

15 times Aishwarya looked UNFORGETTABLE

15 times Aishwarya looked UNFORGETTABLE

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

On her 47th birthday on November 1, Sukanya Verma showcases 15 of her most memorable silver screen costumes.

Sushant Singh Rajput's TOP 5 FILMS

Sushant Singh Rajput's TOP 5 FILMS

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Subhash K Jha picks his favourite five Sushant performances.

India's gold imports slump in December

India's gold imports slump in December

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Providing relief to the economy from widening trade deficit on account of gold imports, the inward shipments of the metal slumped in December to 39 tonnes, Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher said on Wednesday.

Rise and fall in Indo-US trade over the years

Rise and fall in Indo-US trade over the years

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Trade has grown steadily since 2004, before flattening out in the past couple of years.

Why the Bachchans are fond of this skin doctor

Why the Bachchans are fond of this skin doctor

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Amitabh Bachchan launched Dr Jaishree Sharad's second book in Mumbai.

India's exports rise to $26.75 bn in Jan

India's exports rise to $26.75 bn in Jan

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

India's exports increased 3.79 per cent to $26.75 billion in January, helping the trade deficit to narrow to $9.92 billion.

8 die in Myanmar mine collapse

8 die in Myanmar mine collapse

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

Three gem pits at the mine in Mongshu collapsed on July 3, trapping miners and destroying several buildings, gem industry sources said. Northern Myanmar is a world-famous gem-producing region, most notably for rubies.

Banks face more headache from diamond industry

Banks face more headache from diamond industry

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The problem is actually acute in the diamond jewellery industry where there is no uniform criteria of inventory valuation unlike gold, whose prices are uniform and widely quoted.

Lower home loan interest rates to continue for the next 12 months: HDFC chief

Lower home loan interest rates to continue for the next 12 months: HDFC chief

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

All real estate developers may not be able to avail the benefit of Reserve Bank of India's one-time restructuring scheme as they might not meet the required financial ratios and have the necessary credit rating, HDFC vice chairman and CEO Keki Mistry said. He was speaking at a real estate and infrastructure investor summit organised by Naredco. "Restructuring may not necessarily help every developer because not too many will be able to meet the criteria laid down in terms of meeting the various ratios and getting credit ratings," Mistry said.

Nirav Modi remanded in custody till July 9 by UK court

Nirav Modi remanded in custody till July 9 by UK court

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The 49-year-old jeweller, who has been lodged at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London since his arrest in March last year, appeared via videolink for the remand hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.

Jewellery exports up on rising gold prices

Jewellery exports up on rising gold prices

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

In September last year, the exports stood at $3.5 billion, according to the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council.

The Bhramam Review

The Bhramam Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.

India's 'golden' growth story

India's 'golden' growth story

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

India's fascinating success story in the gems and jewellery industry continues to glitter. In the last few years, there has been a massive growth in the purchasing parity of the middle class and surging income levels in India.

Priyanka terminates contract with Nirav Modi's brand

Priyanka terminates contract with Nirav Modi's brand

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

The actor had appeared in the a TV commercial for the brand along with Sidharth Malhotra.

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

20 Nadeem-Shravan film albums which emerged as chartbusters.

Order books improving but labour shortage still an issue: Exporters

Order books improving but labour shortage still an issue: Exporters

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

India's exports fell for the fourth straight month in June as shipments of key segments like petroleum and textiles declined but the country's trade turned surplus for the first time in 18 years as imports dropped by a steeper 47.59 per cent.

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Vihir is a balm for our troubled souls, says Aseem Chhabra. It is a like a book on life lessons -- joy, laughter and tragedy are all part of our existence.

Black pearl making tech to hit market soon

Black pearl making tech to hit market soon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

A self-taught Indian scientist, who has produced the world's largest black pearl is looking to commercialise his pearl culture technique that has the potential to change the profile of the country's gem and jewellery exports in a single stroke.

What does our country need today?

What does our country need today?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'In our societal interest, all those measures, laws etc that are creating turmoil and turbulence should be immediately withdrawn, the government and all political leaders should win the trust of ordinary people and establish social harmony and peace that is so essential to progress and prosperity,' says the well-known Kannada poet Chennaveera Kanavi.

Gitanjali PE investments delayed

Gitanjali PE investments delayed

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Gitanjali Gems plans to hive off various businesses.

Bigg Boss: 'I will not justify my relationship with Eijaz'

Bigg Boss: 'I will not justify my relationship with Eijaz'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'In the week before I got evicted, Eijaz and I became really close.' 'We did not leave each other even for a minute during the day.'

Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself

Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Exquisitely shot, with shadows and light capturing the hypnotic mood of the film, Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself.