Wedding season surge: Plain gold jewellery in 22-, 18- and 14-karat sees high demand; diamond loses sheen

Representative image credits: ANI This wedding season, plain and lightweight gold jewellery in 22-, 18-, and even 14-karat is attracting significant attention, as many couples and their families prioritise investment and resale value over elaborate designs and diamond embellishments.Jewellers from Joy Alukkas, PNG, Senco Gold, and Kalyan report that simple gold pieces are becoming increasingly…

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Black Friday–Cyber Monday: India sees 20–25% sales surge; brands advance promotions by a week

Black Friday-to-Cyber Monday sales in India are seeing strong traction this year, with retailers and company executives reporting a 20–25% increase compared with last year. The surge started early, as brands began their promotions a week before Black Friday and plan to keep offers running beyond Cyber Monday. Platforms such as Tata CLiQ, Nykaa, Flipkart,…

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Explained: How CBSE’s new skill based learning framework will reshape classes 6 to 8

How CBSE’s new skill based learning framework will reshape classes 6–8 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a major structural shift in middle-school education by making skill education compulsory for Classes 6, 7 and 8 beginning the academic year 2026. The mandate—introduced through NCERT’s Skill Bodh curriculum—marks one of the most significant…

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6 signs your childhood trauma is affecting you as an adult, according to top doc |

Childhood trauma leaves lasting impacts. The past is past simply doesn’t apply here. These past experiences can resurface in adulthood, affecting daily life. Dr Judith Joseph, a psychiatrist, highlights six signs. These include intense startle responses and people-pleasing. Hypervigilance and anger outbursts are also noted. Understanding these manifestations is key to seeking support and recovery….

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