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Kerala jeweller SWA Diamonds sets Guinness World Record by clocking 24,679 diamonds in a mushroom-themed ring, here’s how it was made
The weight of the ring is 340 grams and it costs a whopping £79,967 (Rs 75,99,010.38).
One can never get enough of diamonds! This saying has been proved by one of India’s leading ornament manufacturing companies, SWA Diamonds. The Kerala-based jewellery brand has set a Guinness World Record for the most number of diamonds set in one ring. The ring has achieved the milestone by clocking 24,679 diamonds in a single ring. The mushroom-themed ring has won several prestigious awards and also inked its name in the Asian Book of Records.
The ring was inspired by the pink oyster mushroom. Abdul Gafur Anadiyan, Managing Director at SWA Diamonds, explained the reason for the mushroom-shaped ring. He elucidated that the mushroom represents immortality and longevity. SWA Diamonds have named this ring Ami, or The Touch of Ami, which means immortality in Sanskrit.
The record-breaking ring was created in 90 days. The ring was designed by Rijisha TV, a postgraduate in lifestyle accessory design from the National Institute of Design. The mushroom-themed ring broke the previous record of Meerut-based jeweller Harshit Bansal, who created a ring with 12,638 diamonds.
Cost of the mushroom-themed ring with the most number of diamonds
The weight of the ring is 340 grams and it costs a whopping £79,967 (Rs 75,99,010.38).
The diamond had to be obtained in conformity with GWR’s regulations from suppliers who are certified by the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), which prevents “conflict” diamonds out of the mainstream market.
How was the mushroom-themed ring made?
- Before the final ring was made, a prototype of the ring was first created using a plastic mold and then it was recreated digitally. It took almost three months for SWA Diamonds to create the computer-aided 3D design because the ring was distinctive in terms of design and filaments.
- After 3D printing, liquid gold was then poured into the mold, cooled and filed into the overall shape of 41 unique mushroom petals.
- Once the base was built, each diamond was gently hand-placed on each side of the mushroom petals. The diamonds used were all natural.
- Subsequently, a circular band that was also partially adorned with diamonds served as support for the intricate mushroom-shaped ring.
- The diamonds were counted under a microscope, and the clarity, carat, weight, cut type, and type of diamonds used were assessed and verified.
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Janata Dal (Secular) joins NDA alliance in the presence of Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda in Delhi
A day after meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda in Parliament, Janata Dal (Secular) founder and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and his son HD Kumaraswamy party joined the National Democratic Alliance on Friday in New Delhi.
A day after meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda in Parliament, Janata Dal (Secular) founder and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and his son HD Kumaraswamy party joined the National Democratic Alliance on Friday in New Delhi.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was also present.
After officially joining the alliance, Kumaraswamy said this was a formal meeting. He also said that there is no confusion about seat sharing, which is going to be discussed in the coming days. Asserting that, he said right now, the important point is to win all 28 seats in Karnataka and his party will be supporting the NDA in every way.
Meanwhile, BJP President Nadda took to X, formerly Twitter and expressed his happiness over JD(S) joining the NDA alliance. Nadda said he is happy that JD(S) has decided to be the part of National Democratic Alliance. We wholeheartedly welcome them in the NDA, Nadda added.
The way Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing development work, no party will say no to joining NDA. I also welcome JD(S). Additionally, the NDA is going to come to power once again in the upcoming elections. We are going to win all Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, he claimed.
On September 21, HD Deve Gowda and his son HD Kumaraswamy met with Amit Shah and JP Nadda in Parliament and discussed the alliance between JD(S) and the BJP in Karnataka for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
The speculation arose about the alliance between JD(S) and NDA when Karnataka BJP leader BS Yediyurappa said that BJP was considering an understanding with the JD(S) ahead of Lok Sabha polls.
During the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, JD(S) was in alliance with Congress. They ran the coalition government in Karnataka when HD Kumaraswamy was the chief minister.
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BJP issues showcause notice to MP Ramesh Bidhuri for anti-Muslim slurs in Lok Sabha
BSP MP Danish Ali said that when this is the condition of an elected member like him then what will be the condition of a common people.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has issued a showcause notice to Party MP Ramesh Bidhuri for anti-Muslim slurs against his Parliament colleague Danish Ali of the BSP. According to reports, the showcause has been issued on the instruction of party president J P Nadda. Earlier, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla warned Ramesh Bidhuri of strict action if such behaviour repeats.
During the discussion of Chandrayaan 3 success, Bidhuri’s remarks calling his parliament colleague a terrorist, militant etc triggered an uproar in the House with opposition leaders demanding strong action against him. Reportedly, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh apologised for Bidhuri’s behaviour.
Speaking on Bidhuri’s remarks, BSP MP Danish Ali said that when this is the condition of an elected member like him then what will be the condition of a common people. He added that he hopes that he will get justice and the Speaker will conduct an enquiry or else he will leave the Parliament with a heavy heart as this can not be tolerated.
He added that the party did not only insult him and his followers but also insulted the whole nation. He expressed that he will now see if the BJP is taking any action against Bidhuri or if he will be promoted and included in the central cabinet of ministers, adding that maybe it has become a competition among BJP leaders to make such statements not just outside but even inside Parliament.
On the other hand, Congress on Friday took strong objections to Bidhuri’s remarks in the Lok Sabha and demanded his suspension from the House. Terming the remarks as an insult to all MPs, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said the apology offered by Union minister Rajnath Singh was a mere eyewash and not sufficient. He further demanded strict action against Bidhuri. RJD MP Manoj Jha also expressed that he was saddened, but not surprised. He added that this is the truth of PM’s Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
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Asian Games: Sports minister Anurag Thakur cancels China trip after Beijing excludes 3 Arunachal athletes
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the government of India reserves the right to take appropriate measures to safeguard our interests.
India’s Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports put off his visit to China on Friday. The move was made in protest after China denied entry to three Indian wushu players, who hail from Arunachal Pradesh, Nyeman Wangsu, Onilu Tega, and Mepung Lamgu, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
Seven additional players and staff members from the Indian Wushu squad travelled to Hong Kong and then took the flight to Hangzhou, China.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the government of India reserves the right to take appropriate measures to safeguard our interests.
In response to China’s rejection of accreditation to athletes from Arunachal Pradesh, the MEA issued a statement that said, India rejects differential treatment of Indian citizens on a domicile basis.
The MEA further said China’s action violates the spirit of the Asian Games and, rules governing their conduct.
At Delhi’s Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, the Indian players were returned to the Sports Authority of India hostel.
A senior member of the Wushu squad in China said that they had brought up the issue with the OCA (Olympic Council of Asia) and the organising body of the Asian Games.
They expressed hope that the situation will be handled quickly.
Mao Ning, a spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry, said on Friday in reaction to claims that Indian competitors had been refused entry as the host country, China welcomes athletes from all countries to come to Hangzhou to participate in the Asian Games with legal documents.
The so-called Arunachal Pradesh is not recognised by the Chinese government. Zangnan (the southern portion of the Xizang Autonomous Region in Southwest China) is a part of Chinese land, according to Ning. Meanwhile, other lawmakers, notably Kiren Rijiju, a fellow Union Minister, have also criticised the Chinese move. The representative announced that Thakur’s tour had been cancelled and that no other representatives from India would travel to China for the Asian Games.
