a) Where do i buy gold biscuits/coins from? (NO, i am NOT talking about shiploads of it.)

Al Fardan Exchange

b) Which shop offers competitive prices AND is trusted? (The shop on the left side of the road to Timbuktu, of course)

I wud say Damas and Alukkas

c) What is the price of gold now? (Aint i a dumbo?) Is there any way for me to check somewhere?

http://www.alukkas.com/Jewellery/goldrates.aspx

d) How much duty would i have to pay at the airport? How much is the amount of gold i can take with me without being taxed? (I will be going to Kochi International Airport in kerala. I would appreciate it if somebody who passed through this could advice me...)

No idea!! Considering u cant wear any of it!!! :)

e) Is gold available from trust exchanges? How good are they?

Hope that helps! :)