In the Hindu Kush mountains craftswomen painstakingly stitch flowing scarves, skilled artisans who were unable to sell their products beyond the remote region until mobile internet came to Pakistan and dropped the market into the palms of millions of previously marginalised people. The women of northern Chitral are among the unlikely profiteers of an e-commerce … Read More →
Gems and Jewellery exports declined by 14.5 per cent to USD 25.95 billion during the first ten months of the current fiscal due to slowdown in global demand. In the April-January period of last fiscal, the exports stood at US$ 30.35 billion, according to the data from Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Besides … Read More →
THE VIDEO, WHICH FEATURES BEYONCE IN INDIAN CLOTHES, TRADITIONAL MEHENDI AND ORNATE JEWELLERY ACCENTUATING HER ‘INDIAN LOOK,’ HAS ALSO BEEN CRITICISED FOR ‘APPROPRIATING INDIAN CULTURE.’ THOSE IN SUPPORT OF BEYONCE SAY SHE’S MERELY ‘APPRECIATING’ SOCIETY Coldplay and Beyonce’s new video Hymn for the Weekend has sparked a debate on social media with many accusing the … Read More →
India’s jewellery sector is estimated to have incurred a revenue loss of over Rs. 60,000 crore due to an ongoing indefinite strike that entered the ninth day on Wednesday, according to an industry body. Members of over 358 associations related to jewellery trade and related businesses are on strike since March 2 to demand withdrawal … Read More →
Gems and jewellery exporters urged the Centre to withdraw the proposed 1 percent excise duty on non-silver jewellery, adding that they do not want to join the ongoing strike by bullion traders and retailers. Members of over 358 associations related to jewellery trade and related businesses are on strike since March 2 to demand withdrawal … Read More →
After a hiatus of few days, jewellers in the city downed shutters again on Wednesday seeking a rollback of excise duty levied on gold jewellery. This time, they have decided to go on an indefinite strike that would coincide with a nationwide protest. It may be recalled that jewellery shops remained shut for four days … Read More →
The Summer Symphony Collection comprises of classic diamond necklaces, palm rings, writs bracelets and earrings. As summer begins, brides start to assemble wedding trousseau for their Summer Wedding. Gehna Jewellers will be presenting a wide range of stunning Summer Wedding Jewellery to satiate a bride’s jewellery wish list. The Summer Symphony Collection comprises of classic … Read More →