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22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold prices (July 18, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJA

Gold rate today: Gold prices remained a key focus for consumers on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association provided indicative rates for various gold and silver purities.

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How Kites and Eagles Have Mastered Urban India's Shifting Food Chain Without Human Help

The thermal highway above hot concreteBlack kites (Milvus migrans) are among the most studied urban raptors on the planet, and India holds some of their densest city populations. A 2014 study published in PLOS ONE by researchers including Julien Martin found that black kites in cities exploit the same thermals…

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Why a Kanjeevaram Silk Saree Is the Only Fashion Investment That Actually Gets Better With Age

The loom has been running for six hundred yearsThe weavers of Kanchipuram, a town about 75 kilometres southwest of Chennai, have been at this since at least the 15th century. The silk comes from Bangalore. The zari, real zari, in the traditional weave, is silver wire coated in gold, wound…

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Indian Curly Hair Types Actually Explained: Why the Western Chart Gets It Wrong

The Chart Was Not Built for Indian HairThe Andre Walker hair typing system, the 1-to-4, A-to-C grid that dominates every curl forum and shampoo label, was developed in the early 1990s in the United States, primarily to categorise the hair textures of Black and white American women. Indian hair was…

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Weather today, July 17: From Delhi's heat to Bengaluru's partly cloudy skies, check forecast for major cities

Delhi anticipates a high of 40 degrees Celsius on Friday, remaining the hottest metro. Mumbai expects stable temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius throughout the day. Hyderabad's forecast shows a gradual temperature increase over the coming week. Pune and Kolkata will experience their own distinct city-specific weather patterns. Chennai and Ahmedabad…

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Curly and Coily Hair Textures in Indian Women Are Finally Getting the Recognition They Deserve

The mirror told you a lie for a long timeYou were probably seven or eight the first time someone ran a comb through your curls and sighed. Not a cruel sigh. Just the kind that meant: this is going to be work. The aunty at the parlour, the school photograph,…

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Petrol, diesel prices today, July 16: Check latest fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata amid tax hike

Petrol, Diesel price today, 24 July 2026: Check the latest city-wise petrol and diesel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other major cities. Retail fuel prices remained unchanged as state-run Oil Marketing Companies continued to hold rates steady despite elevated global crude oil prices. Meanwhile, the Centre's revised windfall…

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5 Things Indian Women Must Do Before Colouring Their Hair That Most Salons Will Skip

Do a patch test, every single timeThe allergen in permanent hair colour is paraphenylenediamine, or PPD. It is present in almost every box and salon colour that promises full grey coverage, and it is the reason some women end up with a swollen scalp, weeping skin, or a trip to…

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Why Hair Colouring for Indian Hair Demands a Different Approach Than Global Brands Offer

The melanin problem no international brand addressesIndian hair carries a higher concentration of eumelanin, the pigment responsible for black and dark brown tones, than the hair types most global colouring formulas are calibrated for. This matters because lifting dark pigment requires more developer strength or longer processing time, and most…

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Renault India leveraging on Duster brand equity to woo customers for upcoming products

Renault plans seven multi-energy models in India by 2030. The popular Duster SUV will help attract customers to new products. Preparations are underway for a Duster hybrid launch around Diwali this year. The company is significantly expanding its dealer network across the country. Renault is making substantial investments for a…

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Leptospirosis Is the Monsoon Waterborne Infection Most Urban Indians Have Never Heard Of

A Fever That Looks Like Everything ElseLeptospirosis arrives disguised. The first two to five days bring high fever, severe muscle ache concentrated in the calves, headache, and red eyes, a presentation so close to dengue, malaria, or a bad viral fever that most patients and many clinicians do not think…

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Gold rate today (July 14, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, other cities

Gold prices saw a slight decrease on July 14, 2026, across major Indian cities. Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers reported marginally lower 22k gold rates.

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Survivor recounts horror of Vietnam boat mishap as bodies arrive in Chennai; tributes paid to deceased

Mortal remains of Indian tourists killed in Vietnam arrived in Chennai. A survivor shared harrowing details of the tragic boat capsize incident. The deceased included tourists from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. Authorities and officials provided support and facilitated the repatriation process. Families received the bodies amidst sombre tributes…

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Eye Care Habits Every Indian in Their 20s Needs Before Vision Problems Begin

Why Indian Eyes Age Faster Than You ThinkIndia's average daily screen time crossed eight hours for urban adults, and most of that happens without a single blink-break. The cornea dries out. The ciliary muscle, the one that shifts focus between near and far, stays locked in close-focus mode for hours,…

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Gold rate today (July 13, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, other cities

Gold prices saw a decline across major jewellery brands today. This offers some relief to buyers planning purchases of gold jewellery. Rates varied slightly across leading jewellers like Tanishq and Malabar Gold & Diamonds. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association also reported indicative retail selling rates. These rates reflect a…

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Why Indian Attars Are Scientifically Better Than Synthetic Perfume in Heat and Humidity

The Problem With Alcohol-Based Perfume in Indian HeatMost synthetic perfumes sold in India use ethanol as their carrier. Ethanol evaporates fast, that's the point in a temperate climate, where the alcohol lifts the fragrance off the skin and into the air. In Indian heat, above 35°C, the evaporation happens so…

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Dog Breeds That Actually Thrive in India's Heat and Humidity: What the Climate Really Demands

The one biological fact that changes every recommendationDogs do not sweat through their skin. Sweat glands in dogs are located almost exclusively in their paw pads, a surface area so small it contributes negligibly to cooling. The primary mechanism is panting: rapid, shallow breathing that evaporates moisture from the tongue,…

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From Newfoundland Fishing Boats to Indian Homes: Why the Labrador Retriever Is the World's Most Popular Dog Breed

The Dog That Started on a Fishing BoatThe Labrador retriever's earliest ancestor was not bred to sit in a living room. The St. John's Water Dog, a working breed from the island of Newfoundland in what is now Canada, spent its days hauling fish-laden nets from the North Atlantic alongside…

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Indian Men's Scalp Health Crisis: Dandruff, Hairfall, and What Pollution Is Doing to Your Sebum

The Scalp Is an Organ, and Indian Men Are Ignoring ItA 2021 study published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology found that androgenetic alopecia affects roughly 58% of Indian men by their mid-forties, a figure that has been climbing steadily across urban populations. But hairfall is the…

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The 5-Minute Daily Skincare Routine Every Indian Man Needs for Cleaner, Healthier Skin

Start with your skin type, not someone else's shelfThe average Indian man's skincare routine is a borrowed one. Either it came from a foreign brand's marketing campaign built for a drier, colder climate, or it's nothing at all, just water and whatever soap is in the bathroom. Neither works for…

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Childhood Obesity in India Is Climbing: What Parents Can Do About Diet, Screen Time, and Sugar

The numbers Indian parents are not seeingA 2023 analysis published in The Lancet tracked childhood obesity rates across South Asia and found that India now has over 12.5 million children with obesity, the second-highest count globally after China. The rate has more than tripled since the early 2000s. This is…

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22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold prices (July 10, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJA

Gold prices saw an increase today across major Indian jewellery brands. Tanishq's 22k gold jewellery is priced at Rs 13,320 per gram. Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, and Joyalukkas also show similar rates. IBJA's indicative rates for gold and silver were released for July 9. The 24k gold price…

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Why Persian Cats Became the World's Most Desired Breed and What Owning One Actually Demands

Where the Breed Actually Came FromThe Persian cat did not originate in Persia the way the history books like to suggest. The longhair cats that arrived in Europe in the 1600s, brought by Italian nobleman Pietro della Valle from what is now Iran, were bred so aggressively with local European…

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Big Bash Cricket League's opening match to be played in India, announces PM Modi

India and Australia have launched a Sports Collaboration Roadmap, strengthening their partnership. The Big Bash Cricket League's opening match will be held in Chennai, India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed that both nations will play and win together. India is also preparing to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030. Furthermore,…

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'Really optimistic': BBL to hold historic game in India

BBL boss Alistair Dobson is optimistic about the historic match in Chennai going close to selling out the famous MA Chidambaram Stadium in December.

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