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The new gold standard: Why 18-karat jewellery is winning over younger buyers

India’s traditional preference for 22-karat gold is shifting towards 18-karat, driven by younger buyers seeking everyday wearability and personal expression. This change is fueled by 18K’s superior durability, design flexibility for intricate pieces, and greater affordability, aligning with a modern view of luxury as practical and personal. For decades, gold in India has meant one…

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US Education Department accused of limiting mental health grants despite court order

US Education Department accused of limiting mental health grants The United States Department of Education is facing renewed legal scrutiny after states alleged that it failed to fully comply with a court order requiring the reinstatement of previously cancelled school mental health grants.According to a court filing led by California on March 17, the department…

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Aquarius, Weekly Horoscope, March 22 to March 28, 2026: Week brings a calmer home front and increased cooperation

This week feels like a cool breeze after sticky heat, Aquarius. From the start, the home front settles into a calmer rhythm, and you’ll notice people are less prickly, more willing to cooperate. The Moon’s movement through your domestic zones early in the week softens the atmosphere, so small irritations don’t become full-blown dramas. You…

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‘Karisma Kapoor would send someone from to check on Raveena Tandon’s costumes, ask her stylist to take note of it,’ recalls designer Ashley Rebello |

The off-screen friction between Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon during the filming of Andaz Apna Apna has long been the stuff of Bollywood legend. Over the years, even Aamir Khan and Raveena have spoken about how the lead actors struggled to get along on set. Now, costume designer Ashley Rebello has shed fresh light on…

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The door India left ajar: Economic ties with China see a calibrated reset with easing of FDI rules – explained

NEW DELHI: Nearly six years after India tightened scrutiny of foreign direct investment from countries sharing land borders, the government has initiated a recalibration of the framework governing such investments, allowing minority ownership structures routed through overseas entities to access the automatic route while retaining approval requirements for direct investments from neighbouring jurisdictions.The Union Cabinet…

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