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Lifestyle

Vummidi Ethiraj, master jeweller behind historic Sengol, dies at 99

Reported by The New Indian Express 21 Oct 2026, 9:27 pm IST 1 min read

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Ethiraj was involved in crafting the Sengol, a gold-plated silver sceptre that symbolised the transfer of power from British rule to independent India in 1947.

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Section: Lifestyle
First reported by: The New Indian Express
Reporter: tnie online desk
Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 9:27 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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