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The world’s earliest diamonds were found in India in the 4th century BC. In fact, the world’s 12 greatest diamonds come from Golconda and Kollur mines in Andhra Pradesh.

by Charu Thakur | Apr 19, 2022

The world’s earliest diamonds were found in India in the 4th century BC. In fact, the world’s 12 greatest diamonds come from Golconda and Kollur mines in Andhra...

To curb pollution, Lakshadweep makes every Wednesday ‘cycle day’ for government employees.

by Charu Thakur | Apr 17, 2022

To curb pollution, Lakshadweep makes every Wednesday ‘cycle day’ for government...

Years of labor to make a shawl

by Global Indian | Aug 7, 2021

Known as one of the oldest handicraft of Kashmir, Kani shawl originates from the Kanihama area of Kashmir. Made from pashmina, it’s the Mughal patterns usually of flowers and leaves that makes Kani shawl an exquisite work of art. Depending on the intricacy and...