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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…

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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.

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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…

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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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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…

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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.

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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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NCPI MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar writes to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari seeking fresh probe into 1993 Kolkata firing case

Calling the incident a "gross miscarriage of justice," Dastidar wrote, "Despite coming to power in 2011 on the promise of justice for the 21 July martyrs, the Trinamool Congress government has failed to prosecute the ministers, bureaucrats and police officers responsible."

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TMC vs TMC: Security forces deployed as Ritabrata faction takes over Kolkata party headquarters; Mamata loyalists cry foul

The internal conflict in the Trinamool Congress escalated Friday after heavy CRPF and Kolkata Police deployment outside the party's Metropolitan state office. The lockdown followed claims that a rebel group led by Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee had taken control of the headquarters. The move came a day after…

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In football-mad Kolkata, one lane becomes World Cup central

Kolkata's Beniatola area has transformed a humble lane into 'FIFA Gully', a vibrant testament to the city's deep-rooted football passion. Giant cut-outs of global stars like Ronaldo and Messi adorn the street, a tradition born from newspaper clippings in 2014. Residents, driven by pure love for the sport, have created…

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22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold prices (July 3, 2026) at IBJA, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Tanishq, Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers

22k gold rate: Gold prices are under scrutiny as buyers track daily fluctuations. Today, July 3, 2026, shoppers planning to purchase gold jewellery should compare rates across leading jewellers like Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, and Joyalukkas, as prices vary.

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8th Pay Commission extends key data submission deadline to July 31; here's why it matters

8th Pay Commission latest news: The 8th Pay Commission has extended the deadline for submitting crucial employee data to July 31, 2026, citing difficulties faced by various government bodies. This vital information, including sanctioned strength, personnel numbers, and attrition metrics, must be uploaded exclusively through the commission's online portal. The…

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Industrial park operator Ganesh Industrial to invest Rs 600 crore in NCR parks

Kolkata's Ganesh Industrial Complex is investing Rs 600 crore in new industrial parks across Delhi-NCR, targeting highway-adjacent locations. The company plans to develop around 110 acres in Haryana, leveraging strong demand from manufacturing and warehousing sectors. Ganesh Complex focuses on outright plot sales, creating integrated industrial ecosystems for clients like…

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Gold rate today (July 2, 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 an uptick across major Indian cities on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Leading jewellers like Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, and Joyalukkas reported higher rates for 22K gold jewellery compared to the previous day.

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22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold prices (July 1, 2026) at IBJA, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Tanishq, Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers

Gold prices saw a slight dip today, July 1, 2026, across major Indian jewellers. Consumers looking to purchase gold jewellery will find it beneficial to compare rates from brands like Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers.

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Petrol, Diesel prices cut on July 1: Check latest fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and other cities

Nayara Energy has slashed petrol prices by Rs 5 and diesel by Rs 3 per litre, attributing the move to easing international crude oil costs. This follows a recent reduction in commercial LPG cylinder prices. While Nayara's over 7,000 stations now offer lower rates, public sector oil retailers, controlling over…

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Gold rate today (June 30, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from IBJA, Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold & Diamonds and Tanishq in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, other cities

Gold prices saw a dip across major Indian jewellery brands on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, offering buyers welcome relief. Leading retailers like Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, and Joyalukkas reported lower rates for 22-carat gold in key cities.

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Applying for a US visa? Your choice of Indian city could cut wait time by months

Indian citizens seeking US visitor visas face significant appointment delays, with wait times stretching up to ten months in cities like Mumbai and Hyderabad. Kolkata currently offers the shortest queues, averaging four months. While student and work visas generally have much shorter waiting periods, applicants are advised to check the…

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US visa applicants left in limbo after Kolkata consulate interview disruption creates chaos

US visa applicants in Kolkata faced significant disruption as technical glitches, reportedly due to thunderstorms, halted interviews for two consecutive days. Many, including those who traveled from other states, were left in limbo with no confirmed rescheduled dates, despite assurances of email notifications. The situation caused considerable inconvenience, especially for…

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Weather today: Will it rain at your location? Check latest forecast for Delhi, Mumbai and other cities

Weather Forecast Today: India braces for continued monsoon activity on Monday, June 29, with widespread rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds anticipated. Delhi-NCR can expect relief from heat with showers, while Mumbai is under a yellow alert for heavy rain and lightning. Other major cities like Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and…

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TMC seeks police permission for 'Shahid Divas' event at Victoria House on July 21, plans to continue longstanding tradition in Kolkata

The letter highlighted that the event was observed under the leadership of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in front of Victoria House on July 21 for a long time, stating that the party intends to continue the tradition this year as well.

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