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The fitness industry is developing daily with the rising number of fitness freaks. With that, the rise of Pilates is remarkable, and it has gained a lot of popularity in the fitness sector. Bollywood celebrities have long been devoted to Pilates, and it is becoming more popular in India. Various celebrities, including Katrina Kaif, Kareena […]
A study from the Influenza Vaccination After Myocardial Infarction (IAMI) trial has reaffirmed the profound health benefits of influenza vaccination, demonstrating a 42% reduction in cardiovascular and overall death rates among patients with coronary artery disease. Despite these findings, the adoption of flu vaccines in India remains notably low. The trial revealed a 28% reduction […]
Between November 2020 and November 2023, law enforcement agencies identified 275 locations in Gujarat’s four major cities — Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara — where prostitution was reportedly being practised. During this period, authorities rescued 869 women from these sites, according to data presented by the state government during a recent assembly session. Surat emerged […]
Gujarat, a state renowned for its industrial prowess, is facing a stark economic challenge as 5,974 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have closed their doors since July 2020. Official data from the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industries, recently presented to Parliament, reveals that Gujarat now ranks third nationally in MSME closures, behind Maharashtra […]
The prototype Vande Bharat sleeper trainset has been manufactured and will soon undergo field testing. The Union Government stated on Friday that the successful completion of these trials will determine when the train will be rolled out. In response to a question in the Rajya Sabha during the current Parliament session, Union Minister of Railways, […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta family’s Torrent Group, showcased a vibrant blend of artistic and cultural expressions on Friday evening. As part of a special arrangement under the Foundation’s UJAAS initiative, 35 residents from Shantiniketan Old Age Home in Adalaj, Ahmedabad, […]
The price of garlic has doubled, and the typical winter cost of Rs 150 per kg has more than tripled, resulting in the humble garlic bulb becoming a luxury commodity in the kitchens of Ahmedabad. Retail prices have reached as high as Rs 500 per kg. The cost of onions has also increased dramatically, with […]
Gujarat outperforms Delhi and Maharashtra in terms of overall transport accessibility, even though only 45.2% of its citizens have access to high-capacity public transport, such as metro rail, trains, and ferries, within a one-kilometre radius of their homes, a recent report by Union Government revealed. When all public transport (buses, taxis, and autorickshaws) within 500 […]
The just-released official GDP growth data for Q2 of FY 2024-25 will heighten concerns about India facing a ‘middle income trap’. If true, India will not become a rich country by 2047. Many Latin American countries that did well up to a point got stuck in this trap and failed to achieve rich country status. […]
The Regional Traffic Office (RTO) in Ahmedabad has permanently revoked the driving licence of social media influencer Ripal Panchal, the accused in a case of drunk driving and causing significant damage to multiple vehicles. The action, taken on Friday, follows a request from the local police department. Panchal, who was driving a luxury Audi car, […]
The tragic death of 28-year-old Constable Sharda Dabhi in a hit-and-run accident on Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Riverfront Road on Thursday has raised serious concerns about the city’s surveillance infrastructure. The incident, which occurred on the city’s busy 11-kilometre Riverfront Road, has uncovered the lack of CCTV coverage along this heavily trafficked route. Despite claims by local […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to attend at least three public events in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Shah is scheduled to attend an event honouring the 35th anniversary of Gujarat Lok Seva Trust, a nonprofit organisation managed by seasoned former Congressman Rajkumar Gupta. Gupta, a 40-year Congressman, left the Gujarat Congress in March 2022 […]
A ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers began their foot march to Delhi on Friday from their protest site at the Shambhu border but were stopped just a few metres away by a series of barricades. As several farmers approached the barricades placed on the Haryana side of the Shambhu border, the security personnel used tear gas. […]
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das has said that India has no plans to ‘de-dollarise’ its trade and is only exploring alternative methods to reduce risks. He was answering a question on US President-elect Donald Trump’s warning that BRICS nations will be hit with 100% tariffs if they decide to abandon the US dollar. “As far […]
The expansion of the Maharashtra cabinet, led by senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis, is expected to occur on December 11 or 12. It is likely that the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will retain the finance portfolio, while the BJP will continue to oversee the home department, as in the previous […]
Bollywood Actor Aamir Khan has shared an update on his upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par, revealing that it is set to release in cinemas by mid-2025. The new film serves as a sequel to Khan’s 2007 directorial debut, Taare Zameen Par, which earned widespread critical acclaim. Khan, who has taken a break from acting since […]
Over 100 students were hospitalised following suspected food poisoning in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district. According to the official, 106 students from the Zilla Parishad school in Pardi, located in the district’s Saoli tehsil, consumed meals at the school on Wednesday afternoon and later that night reported stomach aches and vomiting. District Civil Surgeon Dr Mahadeo Chinchole […]
The investigation into the Ahmedabad-based Khyati Multispeciality Hospital has uncovered alarming figures. Over the past three years, a total of 3,842 surgeries were performed under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), with 112 patients dying either during or following these operations. Authorities suspect that negligence may have played a role in these deaths, with […]
The Delhi High Court on Friday instructed the Centre to present its position on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy’s petition, which seeks directions for the Ministry of Home Affairs to make a decision regarding Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship. The Central government’s proxy lawyer was asked orally to take instructions in the case by […]
The Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad is set to host a new state-of-the-art convention, cultural and business centre near Tagore Hall, with an estimated project cost of Rs 792.50 crore. With existing landmarks like Tagore Hall, Sanskar Kendra and an event centre in the vicinity, the upcoming facility is expected to significantly enhance the area’s utility. […]
