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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her gratitude to senior leaders of the INDIA bloc on Wednesday for backing her as the potential leader of the non-BJP opposition coalition. Speaking to reporters during her three-day visit to the coastal town of Digha in Purba Medinipur district, Banerjee said she was deeply appreciative of the […]
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 continues to dominate the box office, showing no signs of slowing down. On Tuesday, the film earned an impressive Rs 36 crore from its Hindi version, bringing its total earnings to Rs 375 crore. According to trade expert Taran Adarsh, Pushpa 2 has firmly established itself as a blockbuster after achieving […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, Gujarat’s largest art and culture showcase, concluded on December 8, 2024, after a 16-day celebration of creativity. The festival, organised by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta Family’s Torrent Group, saw over 3,24,325 visitors from diverse backgrounds, surpassing the previous edition’s attendance. Running from November […]
The captivating soundtrack of Rajadhiraaj: Love. Life. Leela., a groundbreaking mega-musical that brought the timeless Leelas of Shri Krishna to life, is now available for streaming on all major music platforms worldwide. The musical, conceptualised by visionary Dhanraj Nathwani, features an exquisite collection of 20 original tracks, composed by the renowned Sachin-Jigar duo, with lyrics […]
The Kapoor family met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to extend an invitation to him for the upcoming Raj Kapoor Film Festival, which will commence on December 14 in honour of the legendary actor-director’s centenary birth anniversary. The festival is dedicated to celebrating Raj Kapoor’s 100-year legacy in Indian cinema. Raj Kapoor, born […]
A fire broke out at Gopal Namkeen located in the Metoda GIDC industrial area in Lodhika, Rajkot, on Wednesday. The firefighter team from Shapar and Kalavad area rushed to the scene. As of the latest reports, efforts are still ongoing to bring the fire under control, with emergency crews working tirelessly in challenging conditions. According […]
The Gujarat government is set to organise 43 major events, including the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, Krishi Mahotsav, Ranotsav and Garib Kalyan Mela, among others in 2025. The calendar reveals that government work will be shut for 157 days. A circular issued by the General Administration Department highlights that the active involvement of government employees in […]
While Gujarat continues to attract students from across the globe for its flourishing higher education sector, the recent case of M.K. University in Patan is raising serious concerns. Despite having received recognition from both the state and central governments, as well as the University Grants Commission (UGC), the university’s legitimacy is now being questioned. According […]
Gujarat has witnessed a significant decline in the number of claims processed daily under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme following a medical malpractice incident. From an average of 3,800 claims per day between May and October, the figure dropped to 2,700 per day—a 30% decrease—after two patients under the scheme died due […]
President-elect Donald Trump has reignited his call to abolish birthright citizenship, describing the practice as “ridiculous” and pledging to work towards its elimination once he assumes office on January 20. This guarantee, enshrined in the US Constitution for over 150 years, grants citizenship to children born on American soil regardless of their parents’ nationality. In […]
A 34-year-old Bengaluru-based tech professional from Uttar Pradesh, identified as Atul Subhash, died by suicide on Monday, leaving behind a detailed account of alleged harassment by his wife and her family. The police have now booked four individuals, including his wife, for abetment of suicide. The FIR, filed at the Marathahalli police station on Tuesday, […]
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has urged the institution to include alumni perspectives in the investigation into the alleged suicide of student Akshith Bhukya earlier this year. Emphasising the role of alumni as “major stakeholders” in the institute’s ecosystem, S. Vishwanathan, a 1981 batch graduate, has written to the four-member […]
A prayer meeting to honour the life of Late Girishbhai Trivedi, Chairman of Vibes of India and one of Gujarat’s most senior and esteemed journalists, will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The prayer meeting will be held at Sindhu Bhavan on Sindhu Bhavan Marg, Ahmedabad, between 4 pm and 6 pm. Girishbhai Trivedi […]
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday described the opposition INDIA bloc’s decision to submit a notice seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as “deeply regrettable” and stated that the government holds him in high regard. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, the minister of parliamentary affairs said the vice president, who also serves […]
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)’s Kolkata centre on Tuesday urged the UNHCR to address the atrocities against religious minorities in Bangladesh, stating that such human rights violations are profoundly distressing. ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharamn Das said that in order to restore confidence among the country’s minorities, the interim administration in Bangladesh should take […]
In a tribute to the historic Dandi March, 40 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets from Gujarat, comprising 20 boys and 20 girls, have undertaken a 14-day Pad Yatra (foot march) from Sabarmati Ashram to the Dandi Salt Satyagraha Memorial. The march, spanning 410 kilometres, began on December 10, 2024 and will conclude on December 23, […]
Shraddha Kapoor is currently attending the 2024 Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, where she has been making waves both at the event and beyond. The Bollywood actress, known for her versatility in various roles, was spotted posing alongside Hollywood star Andrew Garfield, marking one of the key highlights of her trip. Despite […]
The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) has issued a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from highly reputable and experienced consultants to provide consultancy services for the development of a Tropical Forest area near the Riverfront Sports Parks on the western side of the Sabarmati Riverfront. The planned Tropical Forest, covering an area of […]
The Ahmedabad Rural Court on Monday heard the bail plea of Mayur Darji, a key accused in the Rs 6,000 crore BZ Finance Group scam linked to BJP-affiliated Bhupendrasinh Zala. The CID (Crime) strongly opposed the application, presenting evidence of Darji’s active involvement in luring investors and his role in propagating the multi-crore fraud. The […]
The latest season of Shark Tank India has been buzzing with speculation over Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal’s absence from the panel of sharks. The rumours began when rival Swiggy was announced as a key sponsor of the show. The chatter gained further traction after Goyal quipped at a public event that he had been “kicked […]
