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Rafael Nadal, on Sunday, won a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title after beating Norway’s Casper Ruud in the final of French Open men’s singles event at the Court Philipp-Chatrier. The Spanish Nadal continued his unbeaten run-in finals at Roland Garros, defeating Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to clinch his record-extending 14th French Open title. His two-hour […]
Exactly a month after Khodaldham chairman Naresh Patel and BJP state president C.R. Patil were seen together at a religious event in Jamnagar, Sunday saw the two heavyweights share one frame again. This time the meeting ground was the inauguration of a gym in Rajkot. The development is significant that nearly all major political parties […]
Twenty-two people were killed after a bus carrying pilgrims fell into a 150 metres-deep gorge in Uttarakhand on Sunday. The bus, with 28 passengers, was enroute Yamunotri, a major pilgrim spot in the hill state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to those “who have lost their loved ones” in the accident. He also announced […]
The Ahmedabad Police on Saturday night conducted foot patrolling in parts of the city to review the security arrangements and ensure smooth conduct of the 145th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, the annual procession to be taken out here on July 1. This is for the first time that the police personnel engaged in the […]
Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif on Sunday became the latest among Hindi film actors to have tested positive for Covid-19. Several Bollywood celebrities have tested positive for coronavirus just when things started returning to pre-Covid situation. On June 4, Kartik Aaryan and Aditya Roy Kapur were reported to have tested positive. In May, Akshay Kumar contracted Covid-19. West Bengal […]
“How many levels did the ad go through and how many people thought it was ok?” Actor Priyanka Chopra’s questions leaves many with no answer. The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) took suo-moto cognizance of the misogynistic advertisement being played repeatedly in mass media, stated the notice from DCW chairman Swati Maliwal. The commercial of […]
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal this morning led a protest over targeted killings of Kashmiri pandits in Jammu and Kashmir. The protest organized by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) at Jantar Mantar focused on four key demands regarding Kashmiri pandit community in the valley. Kejriwal addressing the public said that the Kashmiri pandits are continuously […]
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today suspended spokesperson Nupur Sharma and Delhi media head Naveen Jindal from party’s primary membership with immediate effect. In a veiled attempt to reference Nupur Sharma’s alleged comments against Prophet Mohammed, the party has said that her views were not in-line with the party’s ideologies and that the party condemns such […]
The International Indian Film Academy Awards, popularly known as IIFA, was held in Abu Dhabi during the first weekend of June. The IIFA Rocks event was held on June 3 and the Main Awards was held on June 4. A host of Bollywood celebrities came together for the IIFA green carpet in Abu Dhabi on […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India has achieved the target of 10% ethanol blending in oil five months before the set deadline. He further elaborated, saying that this achievement has not only led to reduction of 27 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions but also saved foreign exchange worth Rs41 thousand crore. Other clear […]
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Gujarat government led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that carbon emissions generated by thermal power had been steadily declining in the state for the past five years. The state government’s promotion of renewable energy is the cause for this achievement. Gujarat currently ranks second in the […]
In yet another gory instance of rape from Hyderabad, news is trickling in about the horrific assault of a minor. The victim was found abandoned near her house on Friday. She was missing since Thursday. The two accused, a cab driver and his friend, were arrested Sunday. Investigation is still on and the culprits have […]
Two schools in Vadodara are celebrating the World Environment Day in unique way, by creating awareness among students through interesting activities. These schools are also promoting self-discipline in regards to use and protection of natural elements on planet Earth. Prince Ashokraje Gaekwad School and Devyniraje Gaekwad School have taken the initiative to conserve environment and […]
In a record-breaking event, more than 1500 people performed 51 Surya Namaskaras at Manjalpur Sports Complex in Vadodara on Saturday. This event happened von the second day of the 3-day Saansad Khel Spardha organised by Vadodara MP Ranjan Bhatt. This performance has entered World Book of Records. The performance saw from participation from all age-groups, from children […]
Fourth wave of Coronavirus is not yet on the horizon for India, assures Dr Samiran Panda, additional Director-General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). However, he also said that with rising cases in some areas of some states, there is a need to be extra cautious and monitor the situation closely. Talking about the Centre’s […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has hit back at Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia for claiming that his family had committed a scam in regards to purchase of 5000 PPE kits during Covid-19 pandemic. Sarma has said that his wife had done nothing wrong and had only tried to help the state in […]
Despite relief from scorching sun, Gujarat is still two weeks away from monsoon. Pre-monsoon respite in the form of an overcast sky might have triggered hopes of an early onset, but the weatherman sticks to the usual June 20-June 25 monsoon inaugural in the state. However, the good news is that Gujarat will receive a […]
By Samaira Jindal Global temperatures are reaching dangerous levels due to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. Extreme weather events are occurring, displacing potentially tens of thousands of people and wreaking havoc on our flora and fauna. Pollution from factories, plastic waste, and deforestation are killing animals on land and at sea. The importance of taking corrective […]
His father earns a living by selling slippers off his handcart. But Harshil Agarwal has but his best foot forward in academics and notched a 95.13 % in the higher secondary exams. This general- streams student now wishes to pursue his parents’ dreams and study towards becoming a chartered accountant. Harshil’s misstep at the class […]
Air pollution in Ahmedabad these days is so bad that even those who do not smoke, have been taking in impurities equivalent to 2.5 cigarettes a day. That means, just because of the air one breathes, the person has become a passive smoker, gathering enough tar in the lungs that can be found in a […]
