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The Gujarat government has informed the state Assembly that 322 Asiatic lions have died over the past two years, with 64 of those deaths attributed to unnatural causes. The data was shared by Forest Minister Arjun Modhwadia while responding to a question raised by Congress MLA Shailesh Parmar during Question Hour on Friday. According to […]
We covet them, bathe them, and celebrate their birthdays with frosted bones. Dogs, in our domestic imagination, are soft things. Curled at our bed. Ever on our laps at the dining table. Melting us with those eyes. But somewhere in the forests of Kishtwar, a German Shepherd named Tyson was crawling towards a terrorist hideout. […]
The fifth edition of GreenX Talks at Adani Corporate House (ACH) in Ahmedabad reaffirmed a defining principle of the Adani Group: growth is never measured by scale alone, but by inclusion. Inaugurating the event, Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator, described GreenX as more than a forum. “Green […]
Death, deportation, torture, none of it is stopping young Indians from chasing the American dream illegally. Last year, at least 54 men who had entered the US through the illegal ‘dunki’ route were deported and flown back to Delhi. The dunki (or donkey) route is an illegal, multi-step immigration pathway used by migrants, often from […]
Rohit Majgul has spent a lifetime being told he doesn’t look Indian enough. Now, at 21, the judoka from the Siddi community is making history. He’s making people want that photo with him. He has withstood the jibes all his life. The stares, the whispers, the names. Flung as abuse, passed off as teasing. His curly hair […]
Something odd is happening in Gujarat’s housing market. Banks are giving out more money in home loans than they did a year ago. But, this lending is being done to far fewer people. This is particularly striking for a state that positions itself as India’s model of growth and governance. Lest forgotten, Gujarat has secured […]
More than eight months after the Air India Flight 171 tragedy shook Ahmedabad, the city’s civic body has formally cleared expenses incurred during the massive rescue and recovery operation. At its meeting on Thursday, the Standing Committee of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) granted approval for bills amounting to Rs.16,74,405 spent on refreshments for personnel […]
Block, the fintech company that owns Square, Cash App and Afterpay, is making one of the most dramatic workforce reductions in its history — cutting roughly 40% of its staff, or more than 4,000 jobs. In a letter to shareholders, co-founder Jack Dorsey said the decision reflects a shift in how the company plans to […]
Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, on Thursday called for women to be recognised as central architects of India’s growth journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. She was speaking at the “Sashakt Nari, Viksit Bharat” conference organised by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), a New Delhi-based public policy think tank. Welcoming Union Minister for […]
Nearly a month after the January 28 plane crash near Baramati that killed five people — including former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar — the political and legal battle surrounding the tragedy has intensified. On Thursday morning, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SCP) MLA Rohit Pawar, along with Yogendra Pawar, arrived at the Baramati Rural Police […]
A small section on judicial corruption in a brand new NCERT textbook has triggered a storm. The SC has not merely ordered the textbook to be removed from bookstores, it has also banned it entirely, initiated a suo motu case, and warned that “heads must roll”. What started as a curriculum rollout under the new […]
A heated debate over cattle protection unfolded in the Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday after the Opposition cited official figures showing that 54,000 kg of beef had been seized across the state in the past two years under BJP rule. Raising the issue during a discussion on cow protection, Opposition legislators argued that the volume of […]
Precious metal prices moved lower on Thursday, both in domestic and overseas markets, as investors chose to secure profits following a sharp upward run in recent sessions. The correction coincided with a firmer US dollar and cautious sentiment around global economic signals. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures slipped from their recent peaks. […]
It began as a disclosure of drug seizure figures but led to a combative exchange in the Gujarat assembly. The state government reportedly told the House that police had seized narcotics worth Rs 3,727 crore over the past two years. It was around 41,000 kg of drugs across 1,646 registered cases statewide, claimed reports. But […]
The numbers say Chepauk has been a batter’s paradise this World Cup. The stakes say India cannot afford another misstep. When India take on Zimbabwe in Chennai on Thursday, it won’t just be another group-stage fixture — it could determine whether their T20 World Cup campaign survives the week. Qualification Calculus Before First Ball India’s […]
All this 10-year-old wanted was to accompany his uncle to a market. So, the boy went to Munchun Kewat’s house in north Delhi’s Chandan Vihar Wednesday morning, excited about a trip to Azadpur Mandi. The main gate was latched from outside. He opened it, stepped in and pulled aside the curtain to the room. His […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Food Department has uncovered the use of substandard paneer at several prominent hotels and restaurants across the city following a series of raids conducted last week. Food safety teams inspected 10 well-known establishments located in Nikol, Thakkarbapanagar, Navrangpura, Satellite, Naranpura, Jodhpur, Vejalpur and Anandnagar. Samples of paneer collected during the […]
At 93, most people are happy lifting a cup of chai. Jim Arrington is lifting weights, and holding world records while he’s at it. The California-based great-grandfather is reportedly the official Guinness World Record holder for the oldest competitive bodybuilder. But here’s the thing: Jim says the real secret to his longevity isn’t what happens in […]
At 15, Saniya Ansari had her whole life ahead of her. But, in August last year, she chose to end her journey on earth. Reports surfaced of months of harassment by neighbours that drove her to suicide. They allegedly used a 39-year-old Gujarat law to claim her family had no right to buy property in their area. Her […]
After serving diners in west London for over a decade and a half, Rangrez, the Indian restaurant in Hammersmith, will close its doors next month. Owner Harman Singh Kapoor announced the decision publicly, describing it as the end of a long and emotional chapter shaped by mounting costs, security concerns and prolonged tensions. Kapoor said […]
