COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world’s biggest of its kind was ...

Despite their sturdy provenance in the earth's mantle, great sapphires are a fragile commodity. Here, Sri Lanka's newest ...

Sacred ancient gems linked to the Buddha were unveiled in India for the first time since their colonial-era removal. The Piprahwa gems, a collection of more than 300 precious stones and ornaments ...

NEW DELHI (AFP): Sacred ancient gems linked to the Buddha were unveiled on Saturday in India for the first time since their colonial-era removal. The Piprahwa gems, a collection of more than 300 ...

The Hollywood Reporter picks the best overlooked films of the year. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief With the race for the Oscars starting to narrow, and a small cadre of frontrunners ...

Andy Rodrigues and his granddaughter, at Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies. Mei remembers her grandparents in Taiwan picking plums from the mountainside and drying them the old-fashioned way. For years, ...

Elisha told party members opposed to the arrangement to consider quitting the party and forming their own political outfit. Odhiambo claimed a small group within the party was attempting to hijack ODM ...

Highlighting the environmental crisis engulfing our planet, The Day the Earth Stood Still features Keanu Reeves as an extraterrestrial visitor on a mission to avert ecological catastrophe. This ...

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Wilmington’s dining scene is full of standout spots, from acclaimed fine-dining destinations to casual favorites that locals rave about. But tucked between the well-known names are those treasures ...