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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…

Times Life · Jul 11

5 Indian Festivals That Require Serious Travel Planning and Reward Every Bit of It

Kumbh Mela, PrayagrajThe largest peaceful gathering on earth draws between 40 and 50 million people over its full run, and the Maha Kumbh cycle, which falls every twelve years at Prayagraj, pulls even more. The Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati converge, is the bathing point, and…

Times Life · Jul 11

8th Pay Commission salary hike: How HRA can increase for Level 1-10 employees at 2.0, 2.1, 2.28, 2.57 fitment factors

8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Employee bodies are demanding higher house rent allowance percentages for central government staff. The 8th Pay Commission's meeting in Kolkata will conclude today. HRA is a significant salary component, directly linked to basic pay revisions. Calculations show potential HRA increases with different fitment factors. These…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

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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…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Emirates to deploy A380 on Delhi route from October; expands Premium Economy to 6 Indian cities

Emirates will introduce its A380 aircraft on the Dubai-Delhi route starting October 25. This move expands the airline's double-decker service to a third Indian city. Premium Economy will also become available on six Indian destinations by month's end. The airline cites strong demand as a reason for these network enhancements.…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Who is Sushmita Dev? Miranda House graduate’s political journey from Congress to TMC and now as BJP candidate for Rajya Sabha

Three former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata. Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik were formally inducted. Dev previously served the Congress and led its women's wing. She later joined TMC and was nominated to the Rajya Sabha. Their move follows…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Kolkata Weather Today Rain Forecast: Check July 10 prediction for places where downpour is expected as IMD issues heavy rain alert till next week

Kolkata Weather Today July 10: South Bengal is experiencing heavy monsoon rainfall which is expected to continue through the weekend. A monsoon trough and cyclonic circulation are pulling moisture inland, causing the downpour. Districts like Kolkata and South 24 Parganas will see significant rain over the next few days. North…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

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Gold rate today (July 9, 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 remained steady across major Indian cities on July 9, 2026. Tanishq showed a slight increase in 22K gold jewellery prices from yesterday. Other leading jewellers like Malabar Gold & Diamonds also saw price adjustments. Consumers are advised to compare rates from different brands for better value. The India…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Rajesh Sharma health update: How health of the actor, who worked with Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, deteriorated after just an insect bite on Prabhas’ ‘Fauji’ set

Veteran actor Rajesh Sharma suffered an insect bite while filming Prabhas' upcoming movie. He experienced severe pain and fever after the incident occurred on set. Sharma was then flown to Kolkata for urgent medical attention and treatment. Doctors are closely monitoring his condition as an infection spread. The AICWA has…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Rajesh Sharma health update: Why the actor was hospitalised during a film shoot

Actor Rajesh Sharma was hospitalized in Kolkata after a suspected insect bite during a film shoot. He developed severe pain and high fever while traveling to Kolkata from Hyderabad. Doctors are closely monitoring his condition due to a rapidly spreading leg infection. The infection has caused large blisters and is…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Mamata Banerjee attacks BJP over protest rally disruption, invokes Ram Temple controversy

Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of disrupting her party's protest march. She alleged police acted as an arm of the BJP, undermining court orders. BJP supporters obstructed the rally and assaulted Trinamool Congress workers. Police baton-charged to control clashes between BJP and TMC youth wing members. Banerjee also claimed she…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

TMC, BJP workers clash during Baruipur rape-murder protest rally in Kolkata

TMC and BJP youth wing workers clashed during a protest march in Kolkata. Police used batons to control the agitated groups engaged in fist fights. The Calcutta High Court had granted permission for the rally under strict conditions. One accused in the Baruipur incident was killed in an alleged encounter.…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

ED freezes TMC's bank deposits worth Rs 440 crore under PMLA

The Enforcement Directorate froze TMC bank deposits totaling Rs 440 crore. This action follows searches related to a funds misappropriation case. About Rs 160 crore was transferred from TMC accounts to Carewell Aviation. This company allegedly routed funds to purchase a business jet and helicopter. These assets were then rented…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold prices (July 8, 2026) at Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Tanishq, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers & IBJA

Gold prices saw a slight decrease today across major Indian jewellery retailers. Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, and Joyalukkas reduced their 22-carat gold rates. These price adjustments were observed in key cities nationwide.

The Economic Times · Jul 8

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Times Life · Jul 8

Five Indian Cities Where a Food Walk on the Streets Tells You More Than Any Museum

Lucknow: The Tehzeeb Is in the Serving, Not the DishYou don't understand Lucknow by reading about the nawabs. You understand it by watching the man at the tunde kabab counter in Aminabad hand you your parcel with both hands, with a slight incline of the head, as if the transaction…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Gold rate today (July 7, 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 Indian jewellery brands today. Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, and Joyalukkas reported lower rates. These price drops were observed in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.

Times Life · Jul 7

Tagore's Ideas on Education That India's Schooling System Has Still Refused to Learn

The School He Built to Prove a PointIn 1901, Tagore opened Patha Bhavana in Santiniketan with five students and no walls. Classes were held outdoors, under the shade of trees, because he believed that separating a child from nature was the first act of educational violence. He had hated his…

Times Life · Jul 7

Why Kolkata Is India's Most Underrated Food City and the Restaurants You Must Eat At

The Biryani Argument Kolkata Wins Every TimeKolkata biryani contains a potato. That single fact has launched more food arguments than anything else in the Indian culinary conversation, and the city wins every one of them on merit. When Nawab Wajid Ali Shah arrived from Lucknow in 1856 after the British…

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Times Life · Jul 7

7 Indian Cities Where the Street Food, Chaat, and Snacks Justify Every Mile of Travel

Kolkata: The City That Invented the Kati RollKolkata's street food doesn't ask for your attention, it already has it. The kati roll, born at Nizam's restaurant on New Market Street sometime in the mid-20th century, is a paratha wrapped around egg and meat with raw onion and green chutney. Eat…

Whats Hot · Jul 6

After 80 Years on Kolkata's Streets, Violinist Bhagwan Mallick Gets Anand Mahindra's Support

Some stories do not rely on dramatic twists to leave a lasting impact. Instead, they quietly remind us of the resilience of the human spirit. The story of 80-year-old violinist Bhagwan Mallick is one such example.

The Economic Times · Jul 6

8th Pay Commission latest news: Odisha meetings, Railway inspection plan and other key developments you should know

The 8th Pay Commission is actively consulting stakeholders across India, recently holding discussions in Bhubaneswar and planning for Kolkata. Notably, the commission intends to conduct firsthand inspections of Indian Railways' operations, including track maintenance, signal work, and train control, to better understand employee working conditions and risks before salary revisions.…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

From red to blue to saffron: How Kolkata's buses have become political canvases

Kolkata's government buses are undergoing a colour transformation, shifting from blue-and-white to saffron under the current administration. While officials cite modernisation, critics argue the focus should be on operational issues like staff shortages. Commuters, however, prioritize reliability and frequency over the symbolic colour change, hoping it signals substantive improvements in…

Times Life · Jul 6

5 Indian Cities Where Food Alone Is Worth the Travel: Eating Your Way Across India

Kolkata: The City That Feeds You Before You AskKolkata does not wait for you to find food. It finds you. Step off a train at Howrah and within three minutes someone is selling you a kathi roll so good that the Nizam's restaurant on Park Street, which invented it, still…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

INS Sanshodhak joins Southern Naval Command in Kochi

INS Sanshodhak, the Indian Navy's fourth Survey Vessel Large, has arrived in Kochi, its new home port. Commissioned in Kolkata by Prime Minister Modi, this indigenously built ship boasts advanced hydrographic and oceanographic systems. Beyond its primary survey role, Sanshodhak can support disaster relief and function as a hospital ship,…

Times Life · Jul 5

Your Oily Skin Is Not Broken: What the Indian Climate Is Actually Doing to Your Pores

The shine you were taught to be ashamed ofBy noon your face is gleaming. You press a tissue to your forehead and hold it up to the light. The translucent patch it leaves behind feels like evidence of something gone wrong, a body misbehaving in public. You reach for the…

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