Gems

Friends with Differences

Siddharth Singh

The US is a major export destination for Indian pharmaceuticals, textiles, gems and jewellery. Trump’s tariffs will hit these sectors. What saves India is its relatively low exposure to exports as a source of growth

Piprahwa Relics Returned to India After Global Outcry

V Shoba

Nearly sold at auction in Hong Kong, the gem offerings buried with the Buddha have been repatriated, marking a landmark case in the geopolitics of sacred heritage