While gold zoomed up by Rs 410 to Rs 30,810 per ten gram, silver jumped up by Rs 990 to Rs 51,200 per kg on increased offtake by stockists on the back of firm global trend.
After electronics and fashion, the next retail segment is food business.
From Beckham to Nyong'o and Lopez to Lawrence, we look back at the year gone by through these red carpet outings. Don't forget to tell us who your favourite is at the end of this page!
'Our drains are not filled with bodies, our hospitals not run out of beds.' 'That good news, or absence of expected bad news, is the truth that so many in the international community, and also within India, seem unable to handle,' notes Shekhar Gupta.
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Wednesday pointed to a possible December interest rate "liftoff" but said rates would rise only slowly from then on to nurture the U.S. economic recovery.
'My parents have been teaching me that if I see something wrong happening, I need to take a stand and fight for the truth.' 'That's what I plan on continuing to do with my music.'
These images from across the globe show that it is a crazy world out there.
Images from Monday's action at the French Open.
'It might get worse. We don't really know what is it that is resulting in the high value of R now.'
Daniil Medvedev and Karen Khachanov crushed second seed Dominic Thiem and third seed Alexander Zverev respectively to set up an all-Russian semi-final at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Friday.
Martand Singh, the master of weaves, took India to the world.
While the singer failed to impress, you can learn a thing or two about style from his fans who attended the concert.
Tips from the best-known Indian mixologists.
If November 9 ushers in a Hillary Clinton presidency, you can bet your last dollar that Huma Abedin will be back at POTUS' side.
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Nike has been present in India since 1996.
Formula One should link up with mainstream American sports like basketball and football to reach new audiences in the United States, world champion Lewis Hamilton suggested.
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10 images that prove it's a odd, odd world.
The celebrated contemporary dancer's performance was part of the One World Retreat, a three-day event to promote the cause of the Indian Head Injury Foundation.
'So the ice melted even before it was frozen.' Bolly Gupshup from Subhash K Jha.
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Photographer Pravin Talan's 2016 Calendar is a page-turner which celebrates talent.
Relations between India and America will always be transactional. It is true that the two countries share common values -- democracy, rule of law, separation of powers, etc, but these have failed to establish a long range, lasting and compatible relationship, says Ambassador C R Gharekhan.
Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'We can't all look like each other; aim to be the best you, not me,' says Stephanie Claire Smith.
Venus Williams will try to become the oldest woman to win Wimbledon for 109 years on Saturday although, ominously for her the last time a 37-year-old reached the final, it was a Spaniard who ruined the script.
It was the most searched word on Merriam-Webster in 2017.
Gigi Hadid is a MasterChef winner and Kendall Jenner loves horse riding.
Fashion conscious Kate Middleton will reportedly be packing 12-15 outfits for her six-day visit to India and Bhutan after an advance team completed a recce of locations, including the iconic Taj Mahal.
Ajit Balakrishnan on the emerging crisis in the tech world.
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In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.
'The setback for Trump carries a message not only for him, but for the far right in general.'
Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 16 images.
The Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court heard that the attacker, Karl Anderson, had 25 convictions for 37 offences, including football-related violence, the BBC reported. The 29-year-old will pay a 100 pound ($134) fine.
Ranbir's daku aspirations, Alia's magical transformation, Aishwarya's mommy love and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.
More than the leads, it's the supporting cast that stay true to the milieu and brace Banjo's banality and triviality with refreshing zing and idiosyncrasy, says Sukanya Verma.
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