India Demands its Kohinoor Diamond Back
Is the reign of Charles III going to be characterized by ‘returnism?’
By: Neeta Lal
The September 8 death of Queen Elizabeth II has stirred growing clamor from India for the return of the Kohinoor diamond, one of the world’s most contentious gems, which now adorns the queen’s crown and is stored in the Tower of London.
Indian social media is abuzz with the term “Kohinoor," with netizens making angry demands on the British …
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