Savitha Shri will play for India at the 2026 Women’s Chess Olympiad in Samarkand after Harika Dronavalli opted out. The article traces Savitha’s rise through family sacrifice, financial hardship, and early international success.
Ho Chi Minh City's jewellery quarter is unusually quiet as customers seek to sell diamonds they no longer trust. Police uncovered a fraud scheme where gems were re-engraved and re-certified to inflate their quality and price, leading to temporary shop closures and consumer concern.
Gold rates significantly increased across major Indian jewellery brands like Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, and Joyalukkas on July 22, 2026. Prices for 22k gold rose, influenced by technical buying, escalating Middle East conflict, and anticipation of the Fed meeting.
Queensland's Liberal National government buried a report by domestic violence victim-survivors that criticized police handling of cases and advocated for civilian review mechanisms, despite promises to prioritize victims in justice policies.
Gold prices have fallen across major Indian jewellery brands as of Monday, July 13, 2026, providing a welcome relief for prospective buyers. Rates have seen a slight decrease from previous days for various gold and silver purities, according to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association.
The trust managing the Ram temple in Ayodhya announced a leadership change after allegations of tens of millions of rupees in donations being stolen. General secretary Champat Rai resigned, replaced by an interim official, as police investigate embezzlement claims.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is auditing over Rs 124 crore spent by the Ram Temple Trust on major events, including the Jan 2024 consecration ceremony and Nov 2025 flag-hoisting. The probe scrutinizes financial records to ensure funds were utilized per Trust procedures.
Zurich climbed three spots in the Julius Baer Lifestyle Index due to a stronger Swiss franc and Switzerland's stability. Singapore retained its top position, driven by high property and car prices and a strong Singapore dollar. The index highlights the attractiveness of stable cities amid global uncertainty.
Zurich climbed three spots in the Julius Baer Lifestyle Index, driven by a strong Swiss franc and the country's stability. Singapore retained its top position due to high property and car prices, and a strong dollar. The index highlights the attractiveness of stable cities amid global uncertainty.
Masked burglars stole around 20 pieces of jewellery worth millions of euros from the Musee Lalique in Alsace, France, on Sunday morning. The museum confirmed the lightning raid, which triggered security systems, and is assisting police with CCTV footage. The museum will remain closed for several days.
Thieves stole millions of euros worth of jewellery from the Lalique museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, northeastern France, on Sunday. The burglary occurred around 5:30 am, with thieves targeting the jewellery room. The loss is estimated to be close to four million euros.
A gang of masked thieves stole around 20 pieces of crystal jewellery, valued at several million euros, from the Lalique museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, France. The early morning raid occurred on Sunday, with the museum closed for several days following the incident.
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is set to marry his girlfriend Gauri Spratt on July 5 in Mumbai. The wedding will be an intimate registered ceremony at his Bandra home. This will be Khan's third marriage, having previously been married to Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao.
Gold prices declined across major Indian jewellery brands on June 30, 2026, with 22-carat gold rates dropping in key cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, according to retailers like Tanishq and Malabar Gold & Diamonds, and IBJA's indicative rates.
The Oura Ring 5 is a significant upgrade, shrinking 40% in volume, weighing 2g, and offering comprehensive health tracking, including women's health, with a 6-9 day battery life, but comes with a £399+ price tag and a £5.99/month subscription.
An Indian Air Force corporal, Deepak Singh Bhuker, was arrested for a Rs 1.5 crore jewellery robbery in Ahmedabad. He allegedly used a stolen service revolver and took elaborate measures to avoid detection, including fake IDs and bandages on his fingers.
Mexico's new UK ambassador, Alejandro Gertz Manero, disclosed extensive wealth including luxury cars, properties, and jewellery, contrasting sharply with the governing Morena party's austerity motto. This follows several scandals involving other Morena officials exhibiting opulent lifestyles.
India's Ram Temple in Ayodhya faces allegations of embezzlement of donor funds worth tens of millions of rupees, prompting political outcry, petitions for federal investigation, and the arrest of eight individuals
Tate Modern's "Frida: The Making of an Icon" exhibition explores Frida Kahlo's enduring global appeal, contrasting her complex reality with her commercialized, sanitized public image. Curators and artists discuss her universal inspiration across diverse communities, while acknowledging the contradictions of "Fridamania" and her posthumous elevation to a secular saint.
Police investigation reveals former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive Peter Murrell's embezzlement-funded luxury shopping spree, with numerous unused high-end items found, valued over £400,135, amid a complex 3-year, £2m investigation.
Police have charged a man with burglary following three incidents at the Sausalito residential estate and Tai Shui Hang Village. Valuables including gold, jewelry, and cash totaling HK$736,000 were stolen. The suspect will appear in court on Monday.
Hong Kong police arrested nine individuals, including eight men and one woman, for their alleged involvement in two farm burglaries in Tin Shui Wai. The total losses are estimated at over HK$2.7 million, including cash, watches, jewelry, and gold. Some stolen items have reportedly been pawned in Macau.
India's gems and jewellery exports dropped 2.49% year-over-year in May to $2.047 billion, driven by high gold prices and supply constraints, despite growth in studded gold jewellery, cut diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, and silver jewellery.
HIT researchers in China have developed a microwave plasma chemical vapour deposition (MPCVD) technology to grow high-purity, single crystal diamonds of any size. This breakthrough could provide China with an advantage in next-generation AI hardware due to diamonds' superior heat dissipation capabilities.
