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India’s metro network is only 216 km short of US: From a single Kolkata line in 1984 to 1,170 km across 26 cities, next big expansion is already underway

Metro expansion news: India’s metro network has expanded significantly since 1984. The operational network now spans more than 1,155 km across 26 cities. This rapid growth includes new corridors in Tier-II cities and regional transit systems. Hundreds of kilometres of metro lines are currently under construction across the country. Future…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

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

Today saw a marked increase in gold prices among top Indian jewellery brands, spurred by a significant drop in global oil prices that changed market dynamics.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Kanimozhi meets former Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata as DMK outreach fuels third-front talk

DMK leader Kanimozhi met Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Thursday. This meeting follows discussions with Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. Strains between DMK and Congress have emerged recently. The TMC and Congress have also sparred over a West Bengal bypoll. Kanimozhi's outreach sparks speculation about opposition coordination efforts.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

How to Monsoon-Proof Your Indian Home Before Leaks, Seepage, and Mold Take Over

Start at the Roof, Every Leak Begins ThereThe terrace is the first place water finds a way in, and the last place most homeowners inspect. For flat RCC roofs common across Indian cities, the waterproofing coat, usually a bituminous membrane or a crystalline compound, has a functional life of three…

Times Life · Sep 15

Deodorant or Antiperspirant: What an Indian Summer of Heat and Humidity Actually Calls For

They Are Not the Same ProductDeodorant masks or neutralises odour. Antiperspirant blocks sweat. That distinction sounds minor until you're on a DTC bus in May with the ceiling fan doing nothing, and you realise your roll-on was doing one job while you needed it to do the other. Sweat itself…

Times Life · Sep 15

Hazur Sahib and Patna Sahib: A Complete Guide to the Sikh Takhts Outside Punjab

What Makes a Takht Different From Any Other GurudwaraThe word Takht means throne. In Sikh tradition, the five Takhts are the seats of temporal and spiritual authority, the places from which the Panth issues religious edicts called Hukamnamas that bind Sikhs worldwide. Every Gurudwara is a place of worship, but…

Times Life · Sep 15

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

On September 14, 2026, the gold market in India displayed varied trends among jewelers. Tanishq reported a modest dip in 22k gold prices, while competitors like Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers observed an uptick in their rates. Consumers can find the updated prices on their respective websites.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Glass Manja and Kite Wing Injuries: How Bird Rescue Teams in India Repair the Damage

What Manja Actually Does to a WingGlass-coated manja is abrasive wire designed to cut a rival's kite string. At the speeds a black kite flies, up to 50 km/h in a glide, contact with a taut strand of manja acts less like a cut and more like a saw. The…

Times Life · Sep 14

In reverse flow, India exports 500 tonnes of hilsa to Bangladesh in two months: Fish traders

Kolkata has exported approximately 500 tonnes of hilsa fish to Bangladesh recently. Another 150 to 200 tonnes are expected to be shipped in the coming weeks. This marks a significant reversal of the traditional fish trade flow between the two nations. Bangladeshi traders are sourcing hilsa from Gujarat, which has…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Hard Water Is Damaging Hair Across India: The Filters and Rinses That Actually Work

Why Hard Water Hits Indian Hair Harder Than You ThinkHard water carries dissolved calcium and magnesium salts. When that water evaporates off your hair, the minerals stay behind, forming a film over the cuticle. That film does two things: it blocks whatever conditioner or oil you apply from actually reaching…

Times Life · Sep 13