【Surat, India】Surat at Standstill, Exports Halted: How Trump’s Tariffs Cast a Pall Over ‘Diamond City’

Editor’s NoteThis article explores how Surat, India, earned its title as the ‘Diamond City,’ detailing the industry’s six-decade rise to process over…

【India】Ganesh Chaturthi Today: Special Puja at Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple, World’s Smallest 1-Inch Gold Ganesh-Lakshmi Idols Made in Surat

Editor’s NoteAs Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated nationwide, we look at the scale of devotion—from grand street pandals in Maharashtra to a…

【USA】USA Allows Limited Imports of Russian Diamonds Until 2026

Editor’s NoteThis article outlines a specific U.S. Treasury Department authorization, via an OFAC General License, permitting the import of certain…

【Surat, Gujar】Unemployment of Thousands of Workers in Surat Featured in Washington Post, While Domestic Media is Obsessed with Modi!

Editor’s NoteThis opinion piece presents a critical perspective on domestic media coverage in India, contrasting it with international reporting on…

【USA】Diamonds’ Universal Grading System Is Becoming Less Universal

Editor’s NoteThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced a significant change in its grading system for lab-grown diamonds, moving away…

From Pre-K to Cartier: Making Gemstone Culture Child’s Play

Editor’s NoteThis article explores how gemstones transcend their physical properties to become enduring cultural symbols, weaving together natural…

【India】Trump Tariff Live: 50% U.S. Tariff on India Effective Today, Textiles Among Sectors to be Hardest Hit

Editor’s NoteThe U.S. has formally enacted 25% additional tariffs on India, prompting a renewed push from New Delhi for economic self-reliance and…

【Surat, Gujar】’US will remain dependent on India,’ Surat Diamond Traders confident of riding out Trump Tariff effects

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the immediate impact of new US tariffs on key Indian export sectors, with a specific focus on the diamond…

Why Everyone’s Suddenly Obsessed with Vintage Style—Including Taylor Swift’s Antique-Cut Ring

Editor’s NoteThis article details the design and provenance of the antique-style engagement ring featured in Taylor Swift’s announcement. Celebrity…

【India】Explained: How will Donald Trump’s tariffs impact India’s exports to US? These sectors will be the hardest hit

Editor’s NoteThe recent US tariff adjustments are poised to have a significant impact on key Indian export sectors, particularly MSMEs. This analysis…