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This time it is not human encroachment but the threat from overpowering packs of stray dogs that threaten wild asses in their sanctuary in Little Rann Of Kutch (LRK). Despite their formidable speed, upto 80 km per hour, wild asses are being increasingly preyed upon by the pack of strays. Officials report that in January, […]
Business acumen in Gujaratis is well known and vouched for. The dhandho streak seems encoded in the gene pool as is now verified and established by recent archaeological finds. Latest unearthings have stumbled on a series of shell and semi-precious stone goods, some evidently used as jewellery while some a decoratives. The discoveries corroborate with […]
The state’s superintendent of stamps has started conducting surprise checks at the offices of sub-registrars across the state to ensure proper implementation of the new jantri rates. The superintendent of stamps ordered random checks on sub-registrars’ offices across the state including 14 offices located in Ahmedabad district. “This is to check whether the implementation of […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reply, Thursday, to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address was full of jibes hurled at the Opposition, particularly at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who earlier launched a scathing attack on the government in Lok Sabha over the Adani crisis. Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s suggestion of a study on the […]
In its fight against short-seller Hindenburg Research, Gautam Adani has hired Wachtell, one of the most expensive law firms in the United States. Wachtell. Adani Group hired the services of senior lawyers Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen and Katz as it looks to stem the crisis that emerged from Hindenburg’s damning report that alleged that the conglomerate […]
The government rescinded its call for February 14 to be observed as “Cow Hug Day” on Friday. An order to this effect was released on Friday by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI). The AWBI, a division of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying issued the […]
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot proposed an inflation relief package in the state’s budget for 2023–2024 of Rs 19,000 crore in order to relieve the general public from rising prices. The package includes free food packets every month to poor families, LPG cylinders for Rs 500 under the Ujjwala Scheme, and free electricity up to […]
Google has marked the 120th birthday of PK Rosy, the first female lead in the history of Malayalam cinema, with a special doodle. Born on February 10, 1903, in Thiruvananthapuram, PK Rosy made her debut in JC Daniel’s groundbreaking film, “Vigathakumaran.” The animated caricature of PK Rosy was shared on Twitter by Google, with the […]
Salman Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly anticipated film Inshallah was unfortunately cancelled due to a creative disagreement, according to the production designer, Rupin Suchak. In an interview, Suchak revealed that Salman walked off the set after a confrontation with Bhansali. The film was set to star Salman and Alia Bhatt, but the shooting was […]
Ahmedabad is a city full of experiences, activities and events. It’s been a long week, but what comes next makes up for it all. Here are some things you can do to unwind this weekend 1: Art By Art Academicians Eight art academicians who are faculty at Surat-based The Sarvanjanik School of Fine Arts have […]
In a show of solidarity with a disaster-stricken ally, the Indian Army has dispatched a medical team and specialized forces to Turkey through its “Operation Dost.” The operation saw aircraft loaded with supplies and personnel sent from New Delhi to the earthquake-affected country. In a remarkable effort, the Indian Army went above and beyond by […]
Artists, it’s held, sense possibilities that mortals overlook. With seeking eyes and thoughtful sensibilities, artists capture details that transform the mundane of our daily lives. They don’t hesitate to make bold interpretations of what they see. Often, their inferences are considered objectionable by purists. The greatest artists of our times – MF Husain instantly springs […]
In a major breakthrough for India, the country has discovered its first significant lithium reserve. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has confirmed the presence of 5.9 million tonnes of lithium in the Reasi area of Jammu and Kashmir. Lithium, a light metal known for its use in controlling bipolar disorder and its crucial role […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recovered Rs 42 lakh in cash, gold and jewellery from the residence of a Central GST (CGST) Assistant Commissioner. The CBI in a press statement stated, “The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case on 08.02.2023 against Assistant Commissioner, CGST, Gandhidham and his wife, on the allegations […]
The Centre on Friday notified the elevation of incumbent Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Aravind Kumar, 60, to the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Kumar, who was the 27th Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court, had taken charge on October 13, 2021, on transfer from the Karnataka High Court. In his nearly one-and-a-half-year tenure at […]
Gujarat recorded a 21 percent dip in the number of livestock and poultry slaughtered for meat, states National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in its “State Focus Paper 2023-24” published last month. Compared to 2.99 crore livestock which includes buffaloes, goat, sheep, pigs and poultry that were slaughtered for meat production in 2018-19, […]
Top 10 highest-grossing Indian Movies in United Nations including Pathaan has surpassed Baahubali 2 in the United States as the second-highest-grossing Indian film. The film surpassed RRR’s lifetime earnings of $14.3 million. We’ve seen a significant shift in the types of films coming out of Indian cinema in recent years. With so many OTT platforms available, […]
More than 200,000 farmers in Rajasthan are on the path to self-sufficiency thanks to the Mukhyamantri Beej Swavlamban Yojana. This initiative, which provides enhanced seed varieties from the agriculture department, has enabled farmers to produce their own seeds instead of purchasing from marketplaces. According to a senior agriculture official, farmers in all districts have received […]
When she is not training, Sonam, the 18-year-old new youth national record holder in 2,000 metres steeplechase, delivers parcels door-to-door in Delhi’s Kotla Mubarakpur area. Her father works in a brick kiln in Bulandshahr, and her mother is a farm labourer. It has been a journey of battling odds. From a one-room house in a […]
Gautam Adani faced a margin call of more than $500mn on a $1.1bn share-backed loan, prompting the Indian tycoon to repay the whole debt, according to four people with direct knowledge of the matter. Rather than post cash against the loan, which did not mature until September 2024, the Adani Group’s founder and his family […]
