Kohinoor

No Koh-i-Noor in royal coronation, but its intrigue continues to inspire

Queen Consort Camilla will instead wear Queen Mary's crown at King Charles III's coronation in May

MEA refers to govt's statement in Parliament on bringing back Kohinoor

India indicated on Friday that it will continue to explore ways to bring back the Kohinoor, one of the largest diamonds in the world, from the United Kingdom. The death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, reignited the demand in India to bring back the Kohinoor. Asked about the demand, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi referred to the government's response on the issue in Parliament a few years ago. "My understanding is that the government of India responded to it in Parliament a few years ago. We have said that we have been raising this matter from time to time with the UK government and we will continue to explore ways and means for obtaining a satisfactory resolution of the matter," he said. The 108-carat Kohinoor gem was given to Queen Victoria in 1849 by Maharajah Duleep Singh. It was worn by the Queen Mother on her crown in 1937. There were speculative reports in the British media about the possibility of Camilla wearing t

Queen Elizabeth's death gives us a chance to remember English perfidies

There is no atrocity the English have not committed, yet they are well regarded by those whom they tortured and pauperised

These two stocks have zoomed over 100% in last three weeks

Shares of Kohinoor Foods were locked in the upper circuit for the 47th day on Tuesday, having zoomed 813% during the period.

This stock has zoomed 174% in 21 days after reversal of trade suspension

Shares of Kohinoor Foods were locked in upper circuit for the 21 straight trading days, up 5 per cent at Rs 21.30 on the BSE.

Adani Wilmar acquires Kohinoor rice brand in India to strengthen position

The acquisition of Kohinoor rice brand by Adani Wilmar will fuel the next level of growth for Adani Wilmar and widen the portfolio to cater to premium customer segments

Enforcement Directorate examines Edelweiss ARC investment in Kohinoor group

The IL&FS group has made loan and equity investment to the tune of Rs 1,000 crore in Kohinoor for development purposes

Kohinoor diamond was 'surrendered' by Maharaja of Lahore to British: ASI

The information was given by ASI in response to a query by a Ludhiana-based activist, as to whether the precious gem was a gift to the British or its possession was transferred for some other reason

'I think the book will surprise some people'

Interview of historians, William Dalrymple and Anita Anand

Kohinoor was gifted to the British, not stolen: Indian govt to SC

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to file a detailed reply within six weeks