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Summer has tightened its grip on Gujarat, with temperatures climbing steadily across the state and no immediate relief in sight. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that the mercury is likely to stay above normal in the coming days, raising concerns about heat-related health risks and disruption to daily routines. Over the past few […]
Arms spread wide, eyes lifted to the heavens, Sanju Samson had just one thing to say: thank you. Then, he received a hero’s welcome for his unbeaten 97 in a tense change at Eden Gardens. India were up against a daunting 195 against the West Indies in what was effectively a knockout match. Lose, and the […]
Skywatchers in India will have to wait a little longer for the next spectacular “blood moon,” as the total lunar eclipse on Tuesday will not be fully visible from most parts of the country. While parts of the world prepare for a dramatic celestial show, Australia and New Zealand are expected to enjoy the best […]
Fresh geopolitical turmoil in West Asia has sent ripples through Surat’s diamond industry, with traders fearing supply chain disruptions after missile strikes near Dubai led to flight suspensions and airspace restrictions across the Gulf. Dubai, one of the world’s most important diamond trading hubs, plays a pivotal role in connecting Indian exporters with buyers in […]
India is feeling the heat, following the US-Israel military action against Iran. The war has expectedly unsettled global markets. The Indian rupee reportedly slid to its weakest level in a month (since early February) dropping 0.3% to 91.2350 against the dollar. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both slid around 1% each. Even government bonds […]
A major narcotics racket was uncovered in Gujarat’s Kutch district after police seized illegal opium poppy cultivation worth more than Rs. 9 crore from government land near Bhimasar village in Rapar taluka. According to reports, the crackdown followed a four-day surveillance and investigation led by the Cyber Cell of the Kutch Range, under the supervision […]
The T20 WC Super 8 stage reaches a boiling point at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens as India and the West Indies face off in what is effectively a knockout clash later on Sunday evening. With a semi-final berth riding on the result, there is little margin for error. Both teams know that one sharp performance could […]
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Sunday announced the cancellation of over flights as escalating tensions in West Asia disrupted air traffic and triggered widespread operational uncertainty. The decision came amid cascading global flight suspensions after large portions of Middle Eastern airspace were abruptly closed, severely impacting international […]
Zoho Corporation founder Sridhar Vembu has cautioned that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence could unsettle the way people perceive their own value in society. In a recent post on X, Vembu reflected on how AI’s expanding capabilities are reshaping conversations around work, intelligence and identity. He observed that many individuals derive their sense of […]
The Indian embassy in Iran has issued an advisory for its nationals, urging them to exercise “utmost caution” and avoid going outdoors, as a widening military confrontation between Israel, the United States and Iran triggered retaliatory attacks and regional airspace closures across the Middle East. In a social media post, the embassy also asked them to monitor the […]
February 28 marked a watershed moment for Jammu and Kashmir cricket as the side lifted its first-ever Ranji Trophy, ending decades of waiting with a commanding performance against Karnataka in the 2025–26 final at the KSCA Cricket Ground in Hubballi. Having first appeared in the Ranji Trophy in the 1959–60 season, J&K finally captured India’s […]
For years, the plan remained the same. Study hard. Get into a good college. Go to America. Or Canada. Come back successful, or do not come back at all. In countless Gujarati households, foreign education was not just an aspiration — it was a blueprint. That blueprint is being redrawn. A decisive shift is underway […]
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 […]
