Koh-I-Noor’s ‘Pink Sister’: We have heard several stories of Koh-i-Noor, how it was mined from the Kollur mine, Golconda region of Andhra Pradesh, and how the Britishers acquired it after the Second ...

For over a century, one of the world's most legendary gemstones has remained hidden -- locked in silence, shrouded in myth, and cloaked in official secrecy. Bangladesh government has decided that the ...

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The first time I ever really noticed a pencil was in the fourth grade, when a classmate stabbed me with one that had been freshly sharpened to prison-shiv standards. The “lead” tip snapped off under ...

The Koh-i-Noor diamond is a 105.6-carat gemstone that has long been one of the most iconic jewels in history with numerous stories which come with it. This precious gem has voyaged through various ...

The Koh-i-Noor (Kohinoor) diamond has been a symbol of beauty and power throughout its existence. However, it carries a violent history marked by wars, betrayal, and colonial plunder, eventually ...

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When was the last time, dear reader, you used a pencil? It is highly likely that a pencil is used only sparingly even if you are someone who writes a lot. Cruciverbalists, artists and avid book ...