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What a Gem! Guess how much auction of the world's largest ruby could fetch
Fp Explainers •Estrela de Fura is the largest gem-quality ruby in the world, which was unveiled in Dubai last year. It weighs approximately 55.22 carats and is anticipated to fetch more than $30 million (Rs 245 crore) when it is auctioned off in New York in June
Auction of 100-island Indonesian archipelago halted following backlash
•Zackary Wright, Sotheby's Asia-Pacific vice president said the sale was delayed because of ‘overwhelming interest’ and to give buyers ‘more time to work through due diligence’
PNB to launch online mega e-auction for properties today; here’s how to participate
Trendingdesk •Banks often auction off any properties whose loans couldn't be fulfilled or have defaulted
Guess which item had the most takers from Narendra Modi's auctioned mementos
Fp Explainers •Gifts received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had many takers. The highest-bid item this year is a badminton racquet used and autographed by gold medallist K Srikanth, who represented India at Thomas Cup Championship 2022. The item was sold for Rs 51 lakh
Fortune Pink, rare pink diamond, to be auctioned in Geneva in November
•The over 18-carat diamond, which goes under the hammer for the first time on 8 November, has been estimated at between $25 million and $35 million
Trishul, Chess Set, and More: Gifts received by PM Narendra Modi that will be auctioned on his birthday
Fp Staff •Narendra Modi might be the only person to give away gifts on his birthday. Starting 17 September, gifts and mementos presented to the prime minister will go under the hammer. The proceedings will go to the Namami Gange Project
Russian Nobel laureate auctions medal for $103.5 million to benefit Ukraine kids
•The medal was sold to an as yet unidentified phone bidder at the sale in New York organized by Heritage Auctions
PCB planning to introduce women's PSL early next year; Ramiz Raja eyes auctions over drafts
•PCB chief Ramiz Raja said he was keen to launch the two new properties because the PSL had become a successful brand in Pakistan and there was a market for a women's tournament as well.
Don Bradman's history-making 1934 Ashes bat up for auction
•The William Sykes and Son bat was used in all the five Test matches of the Ashes in England where Bradman amassed a total of 758 runs.
From auctioning buffaloes to luxury cars, Imran Khan makes desperate attempt to save Pakistan economy
Abhijit Iyer Mitra •Pakistan’s problem has always been one of over-consumption by the elites including its ravenous military and then beggaring its people to pick up the tab