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Anand Mahindra’s ‘Dil Ka Chor’ Sparks Nostalgic Debate Over the Smell of First Rain

For millions of Indians, that fragrance is more than just a smell—it is a feeling. It signals relief, renewal, and the arrival of the monsoon after weeks of relentless heat.

Recently, businessman Anand Mahindra sparked an engaging conversation online when he shared an interesting fact about this beloved scent. Like many people, Mahindra had always enjoyed the smell of rain-soaked earth, but he was surprised to learn that it has an official name: **petrichor**.

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