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Why South Indian Skincare Rituals Have Always Been Fundamentally Different From North Indian Beauty

The climate wrote the formula before anyone else didHumidity above 75 percent for eight months of the year changes what a face needs. In coastal Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and coastal Andhra Pradesh, the skin is perpetually primed, pores open, sebum active, the surface already damp before any product touches it.…

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North Indian tea industry faces crisis as auction prices drop 17% amid production challenges

North Indian tea auction prices have significantly declined recently. Floods and pest infestations have hampered crop production this season. Auction prices dropped up to seventeen percent from July to mid-August. Export figures also lag behind last year's performance considerably. The industry faces sustainability risks due to falling prices and rising…

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H1N1 cases are rising but no sign of new or more dangerous strain; experts urge caution, not panic

H1N1 influenza cases are rising in Delhi and North India currently. Experts advise precautions for high-risk individuals and children. There is no evidence of the virus becoming more virulent or dangerous. Most people recover with rest and fluids, while severe cases need medical attention. Seasonal flu vaccination is recommended for…

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Raksha Bandhan 2026: Why August 28 Matters More Than August 27 2026

One of the questions that always arises when it comes to Raksha Bandhan is on which occasion should the rakhi be tied? This is further bewildered in the year 2026, when the tithi of Shravan Purnima is on 27th August to 28th August. If you are wondering whether Raksha Bandhan…

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How to Adapt the Mediterranean Diet for an Indian Vegetarian Kitchen: 8 Practical Swaps

1. Use dal and paneer to carry the protein load fish usually doesThe Mediterranean diet's most cited health credential is the 2013 PREDIMED trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which found a 30% reduction in major cardiovascular events among participants who followed it, and the diet's plant-based…

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New Haryana hub to cut North India turnaround time by 4 hours: DTDC

DTDC CEO Abhishek Chakraborty discusses how the new DTDC Bharat One Hub in Rathiwas will reduce dependence on Delhi-NCR, support rapid commerce, and strengthen the company’s focus on MSMEs and new-age businesses.

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Was the Ghoonghat Really Part of Ancient Hindu Culture?

Why do many Indian women cover their heads in some families and religious settings, while others never follow the practice? Is it an ancient religious rule? Or did different social customs develop at different points in Indian history? This question has recently sparked debate after a viral discussion about ghoonghat,…

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Sohrai and Khovar: The Tribal Painting Tradition on Mud Walls That Jharkhand Has Kept Alive for 10,000 Years

The wall is the canvas, and the wall will dissolveYou arrive in a village in Hazaribagh district and the first thing you notice is that the walls are alive. Not decorated, alive. Figures of deer move across the mud surface in white and ochre and black. Peacocks open their tails…

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7 Gallbladder Disease Warning Signs Indians Confuse With Acidity and Indigestion Symptoms

The burning after a heavy meal that isn't what you thinkThat familiar burn after a plate of chole bhature or a late-night biryani gets blamed on acidity almost automatically. But gallbladder pain follows a different clock. It tends to arrive 30 minutes to two hours after eating, particularly after fatty…

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Hariyali Teej 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Vrat Katha and Significance

Hariyali Teej 2026 will be celebrated on Saturday, 15th August 2026. It is a Hindu festival that marks the divine bond between Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati. The women fast for this particular occasion and offer prayers in order to ensure a successful marriage life and a healthy husband.…

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Why the Maang Tikka Is the One Indian Jewellery Piece That Belongs to Both Tradition and Modern Identity

The Forehead Was Never Just a ForeheadBefore it was fashion, before it was bridal, before a jeweller in Jaipur or Hyderabad ever set a polki stone into a chain, the centre of the forehead already meant something. In classical Indian thought, the point between the brows, the ajna, is where…

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Why Western Contouring Guides Fail Indian Features and What Your Makeup Routine Should Do Instead

The Tutorial Was Not Written for Your FacePick up any bestselling contouring guide and the first thing it tells you is to hollow out your cheeks by drawing a shadow from your ear toward your mouth. That technique was developed for faces with angular, already-prominent cheekbones, the kind that cast…

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Beyond Turmeric: 6 Foods Research Shows Are Genuinely Protective for Your Liver

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)Amla may be the most liver-protective food in the Indian diet that nobody talks about in that context. A 2011 study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that amla extract significantly reduced markers of hepatic oxidative stress in subjects with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The active…

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5 Silent Causes of Liver Cirrhosis in Non-Drinkers in India: Fatty Liver, Hepatitis and More

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: The Epidemic Nobody Sees ComingNonalcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD, is now the most common chronic liver condition in India, affecting an estimated 9 to 32 percent of the general population, according to data published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. The numbers are worse…

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Sawan 2026:Important Dates,and Lord Shiva's Sacred Month

The monsoons have started in India and Sawan 2026 is right around the corner. This year, the Shravan month 2026 will be celebrated by all Hindus to pay homage to Lord Shiva. Regardless of whether you will be following your first Sawan Somwar vrat or you have been performing it…

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Jaya Parvati Vrat 2026: Full Date, Timing, and Puja Vidhi Guide

Jaya Parvati Vrat is an important fast for many families. Every year, lots of women keep this five days vrat to have a happy married life. Unmarried girls pray to Goddess Parvati for a good husband. Married women keep the vrat for the good health and long life of their…

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Why Does Sawan Start on Different Dates in North and South India?

Every year, as the holy month of Sawan begins, one question leaves many devotees confused. Why do people in North India and South India celebrate Sawan on different dates when they worship the same Lord Shiva? At first, it may seem unusual, but the answer lies in ancient Hindu calendar…

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How to Dress Kids in Indian Weather for Comfort Without Giving Up Cute Clothing Choices

The Fabric Decision Is the Only Decision That MattersEvery other choice, colour, silhouette, print, sits on top of fabric. Get the fabric wrong and nothing else can save the outfit. For most of the country, most of the year, the answer is cotton. Single-jersey cotton, mulmul, and khadi cotton all…

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The Yamuna Is Sacred and Dying. What That Contradiction Reveals About Worship and Dharma

The river remembers what you called itYou have probably stood at a ghat and watched someone pour a plastic bag of marigolds into the water. You may have done it yourself. The flowers are an offering. The bag is not. But both go in, and the river takes them both,…

The Economic Times

Delhi-NCR weather update: IMD issues yellow alert as monsoon arrives in Delhi; heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds likely, relief from humidity expected

Rain in Delhi: Delhi is bracing for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms as the India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert. The monsoon has officially arrived, bringing much-needed relief from humidity. Residents can expect moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds up to 50 kmph, and potential waterlogging and traffic disruptions.…

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Delhi NCR rains: IMD issues red alert for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall

Delhi-NCR weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the region, with the southwest monsoon set to advance further into North India, including Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, after bringing a welcome drop in temperatures. Meanwhile, extremely heavy rainfall is also…

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Why Parrots Can Mimic Human Speech So Perfectly but Cannot Understand Language Like We Do

The organ that makes it possibleParrots are the only birds whose vocal anatomy allows them to approximate human consonants and vowels with any real precision. The key is the syrinx, the avian equivalent of a larynx, located at the base of the trachea where it forks into the two bronchi.…

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Healthcare demand is outstripping supply in Noida, says MOFSL; prefers Medanta, Max Healthcare

Noida-Greater Noida is rapidly becoming a prime healthcare hub in North India, fueled by population growth and corporate expansion. Despite increasing capacity, the region faces a significant shortage of super-specialty beds. Strong demand for various medical services is evident, with hospitals experiencing rising occupancy and robust revenue. Infrastructure development further…

The Economic Times

Weather tomorrow June 25: IMD issues heavy rain warning for Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Bihar, Odisha and Telangana; thunderstorms likely in Delhi-NCR, heatwave alert for east UP

Weather tomorrow: India braces for intense weather as IMD issues a nationwide alert for Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for coastal Karnataka, Konkan, Goa, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, alongside widespread thunderstorms and gusty winds across North, Central, and East India. Mumbai anticipates continued monsoon spells, while heatwave…

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Why Is Ganesha Married in North India but Celibate in South India?

How can the same deity be worshipped in two completely different ways within the same country? In many parts of North India, Lord Ganesha is worshipped alongside Riddhi and Siddhi, who are considered his wives. Yet in several South Indian traditions, the same Ganesha is revered as a lifelong celibate.…

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