Kohinoor

December 23, Forty Years Ago: Arrests in J&K

December 23, 2023 7:27 am

Members of the Rajya Sabha belonging to six opposition groups, walked out of the House after the government did not give an assurance that it would discourage repromulgation of ordinances by states. The parties involved in the walk-out were the BJP, Janata, CPI-M, Congress-S, Lok Dal and the National Conference.

Express View: From Kohinoor to Parthenon Sculptures feud – who owns treasures?

November 29, 2023 10:59 pm

It shows decolonising the museum may not be possible. But willingness to come to the table is a good place to start

Kohinoor diamond display in London to get 'inclusive' makeover

May 25, 2023 6:16 pm

Alongside the exhibition, imagery from the Coronation on May 6 will feature in a new ‘Crown and Coronation' display which will later tour the UK.

Britain's Queen Consort Camilla will not wear Kohinoor diamond for coronation

February 15, 2023 9:59 am

According to BBC, "there were concerns about a diplomatic row with India if it had been used" since India has demanded the return of Kohinoor diamond.

Delhi HC restrains Andhra marketing company from promoting BT cotton seeds other than those of Kohinoor Seed

December 12, 2022 9:43 am

The high court passed an "interim order" restraining VSSPL from making, using, promoting, marketing, advertising, offering or exposing for sale, selling any product other than Kohinoor's BT cotton hybrid seeds, which is deceptively similar to Kohinoor's trademarks, until the next date of hearing.

The Kohinoor, Cullinan and the enduring demand for reparations across the colonial world

September 29, 2022 3:59 pm

While some argue that reparations are long overdue, others say that the rise and fall of empires is part of the natural course of history and that reparations are not only impractical but also unnecessary.

Kohinoor: A brief history of the precious diamond which is now a British crown jewel

September 15, 2022 12:13 pm

While Queen Victoria wore it as a brooch, Kohinoor soon became a part of crown jewels - first in the crown of Queen Alexandra and then in the crown of Queen Mary

Adani Wilmar buys several brands, including 'Kohinoor' to strengthen food business

May 03, 2022 4:53 pm

The acquisition would give AWL exclusive rights over the brand 'Kohinoor' basmati rice along with 'Ready to Cook', 'Ready to Eat' curries and meals portfolio under the Kohinoor brand umbrella in India, the company said in a statement.

Sunil Gavaskar asks about Koh-i-Noor during IPL match; know all about this contested diamond

April 11, 2022 8:37 pm

Since the diamond was the object of desire for many kings, emperors and invaders, it earned an ill reputation. This is why male members of the British royal family never wear it

Get spooked, or steal the Kohinoor

October 01, 2018 12:01 am

An initiative called Mystery Rooms promises to transport people into other worlds packed with mystery and adventure. It has 17 branches across the country, including in Mumbai, Goa, Chandigarh, Kolkata and Chennai.

British Took Kohinoor By force, But So Did The Indians: William Dalrymple

April 28, 2016 8:31 pm