Diamonds are forever!
Diamonds are forever! Marilyn Monroe sings ' Diamonds are a girl's best friend ' in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1949) What to talk of the country, one cannot count me among the rich, famous or achievers within even our own family. But there are times when I get the unexpected opportunity to see or experience some things for which I feel lucky and grateful. Some of you have pointed out the names of foods I missed out on, during my recent visit to Surat. Sadly, that ship has sailed now and I am not getting another chance to try them ever. You might consider that my bad luck which is partly true, but the Surat visit would forever be etched into my memory because of another reason - I got a chance to visit a diamond jewellery-making factory. I checked with some friends who said they had not had the luck of visiting such a place, so I thought of sharing my experience. Those among you, who have seen something similar, please ignore and forgive my indulgence. Marilyn Monroe’s ...