A Survey of Youth Aspirations

Under Skill India Mission, the Government is implementing various schemes for imparting employable skills to the youth through short term and long term training. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is implementing its flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 2.0) for imparting short term training across the country. Long term training is provided through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).

US retailers see increase in organized thefts

Organized retail crime affects almost all merchants and more than two-thirds of those surveyed have seen an increase in the past year, according to the 15th annual ORC study released by the National Retail Federation.

“Organized retail crime continues to present a serious challenge to the retail industry,” NRF Vice President of Loss Prevention Bob Moraca said. “These criminal gangs are sophisticated, but so are retail loss prevention teams. Retailers are committing more resources and constantly evolving their tactics to fight this ongoing challenge.”

Lundin debuts Export of Gold Doré

Lundin Gold reports the first export of gold concentrate and doré bars from Ecuador.  The first shipment of concentrate totaling eight containers, containing approximately 180 tonnes of concentrate, left the Port of Guayaquil.

Ron Hochstein, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lundin Gold, stated "Our first shipment to Boliden's smelting facility in Harjavalta, Finland marks another milestone for Fruta del Norte and Ecuador, as this shipment represents the first export from a large-scale mining operation in Ecuador."

Goldman Sachs sees gold soaring 9% in 2020

“The price of gold could jump 9% to $1,600 per ounce by the end of March, according to Goldman Sachs. The investment bank stood by its three-month, six-month, and 12-month forecasts in a research note last week. It highlighted as factors underpinning the price: political uncertainty, recession fears, high household savings, low interest rates, an equities selloff, growth of emerging markets, moderate growth in mine output, robust central-bank purchases and greater discussion of Modern Monetary Theory, among others.

$1 Coin 2019 Rolls and Bags

Starting with your registration date for this enrollment program, you will receive the next 25-coin roll to be released in the United States American Innovation $1 Coin Program. Each roll contains 25 coins with uncirculated finishes minted at the U.S. Mint at Philadelphia, each bearing the “P” mint mark. These coins have never been placed into circulation.

We will make every effort to ensure product availability but cannot guarantee it, especially in case of limited mintages. U.S. Mint coins are rolled by an automated machine process and not by hand. We cannot guarantee that the obverse (heads) or reverse (tails) of a coin will be at either end of a coin roll.

The country targets to train 300mn skilled

The National Skill Development Mission (NSDM) was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 15th July, 2015 on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day to provide a strong institutional framework to implement and scale up skill development efforts across the country and to train a minimum of 300 million skilled people by the year 2022. 

Under the Mission, 20 Central Ministries-Departments including Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship are involved in the implementation of more than 40 schemes/programmes on Skill Development.

Revised registration requirements diamond traders

According to AWDC, the registration requirements for access to the Belgian diamond industry have been revised by Royal Decree of 20 November 2019. They reinforce Belgium’s pioneer position as a transparent diamond trade hub and guarantee compliance with the international guidelines and standards on best trade practices (FATF).

IGI and WeSchool join hands

For Empowering Entrepreneurial Class

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), in association with India’s leading business school, S P Mandali’s Principal L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WeSchool), recently launched the Jewelry Design and Business Management Program in Mumbai. The program brings experts in the field of gem and jewelry as well as business management to develop entrepreneurial designers in the industry.

Kanika Collection inspired by the colours

For the modern Indian woman

Ratanlal C. Bafna Jewellers (RC Bafna), one of the most trusted jewellery houses in the country with a legacy of over four decades, currently operating their stores in Jalgaon (HO), Pune, Aurangabad, Nasik, and Nanded have launched their latest ornate collection — Kanika.

This collection has been carefully designed to cater to every occasion, event, and celebration. It comprises a diverse range of jewellery like necklaces, rings, earrings, sets, bangles, gems, and more. It is inspired by the colours of nature and is delicately designed using floral and leaf motifs, blending into each other.

Chopard creations lent a unique glow!

Once upon a time there was the whisper of a starlit night…

Wafting on the breeze was a festive scent and the magic of Christmas was well and truly in the air. The rustling forest exuded fragrant resins and spices, hinting at the scintillating promise of joyful celebrations. A crystalline dusting of snow lent a muted touch to the landscape, wrapping the peaks in its pristine alabaster mantle.