U.S. has no alternative to India in diamonds, say industry leaders

U.S. has no alternative to India in diamonds, say industry leaders

A worker in one of the oldest and largest diamond polishing units of Surat checking its dazzle. File | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji   Already grappling with job losses and a slowdown in orders, Gujarat’s diamond sector has been dealt another setback as the United States, its largest export destination, raised import duties to 25% … Read more

India as the Birthplace of Luxury: Living with finesse was a way of life, luxury was about positive impact

India as the Birthplace of Luxury: Living with finesse was a way of life, luxury was about positive impact

Living with finesse was a way of life and it pervaded whatever they did because luxury was about timelessness and positive impact. (Aranyani) By Aravind Balasubramanya Right from the times of Akhand Bharat to the times of modern India, luxurious materials, skilled craftspeople and the most influential aesthetic traditions on planet earth have graced this … Read more

CBI try for Blue Corner Notice against Jatin Mehta

CBI try for Blue Corner Notice against Jatin Mehta

Mumbai: After probe agencies failed to secure an Interpol red corner notice (RCN) against Jatin Mehta, investigators are now trying to secure a blue corner notice (BCN) against the Winsome Diamonds promoter accused in a bank fraud case. RCN and BCN are among seven types of notices issued by the international police organisation. While an … Read more