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A group of stars and business figures want Queen Elizabeth to return the Koh-i-noor, one of the world best known diamonds, back to India. The group, which has named itself the Mountain of Light, say the stone was seized from India under dubious circumstances and should be given back. The 105-carat diamond, which is currently part of the of the British crown jewels, is on display in the Tower of London. According to the Times of India, the group is expected to make their case, saying that Britain stole the gem

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