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In a move sure to spark debate, the private islands of late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are set to be transformed into a luxury resort. Billionaire Stephen Deckoff, founder of Black Diamond Capital Management, purchased the Caribbean properties for $60 million in May 2023, aiming to open their doors to vacationers by 2025. Once […]
Tathya Patel, the key accused in the horrific ISKCON flyover accident that claimed 10 lives and injured 12 others, has been denied bail by the Gujarat High Court. This decision comes amidst his arguments blaming the lack of lighting and an “unprecedented” number of people on the bridge at the time of the incident. The […]
Tragedy On Road : A joyous occasion turned into a devastating tragedy for a family from Fangli village in Patan district, Gujarat. On Wednesday, a horrific road accident claimed the lives of four family members, including a young couple and their two children, after their vehicle collided with a wild boar. The family was traveling […]
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed surprise over the selection of Yuzvendra Chahal for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. While acknowledging Chahal’s skills and experience, Manjrekar believes him to be more suited for T20 cricket, suggesting that Ravi Bishnoi might be a better option for ODIs. Manjrekar, however, welcomed the inclusion of other […]
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recommended a significant hike in fees for various immigration processes to the US. The USCIS has prepared a proposal and acknowledged the need for a thorough fee review in light of the pandemic’s increased revenue challenges. The Hindustan Times reports that the proposal, which includes H-1B visas and […]
In the ever-expanding world of web series, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to stand out from the crowd. Navdeep Singh’s latest offering, “Shehar Lakhot,” unfortunately falls into the trap of being just another run-of-the-mill crime drama with a predictable plot and unoriginal characters. Set in the small town of Lakhot, the series revolves around Dev Tomar […]
Bollywood actors Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram have announced their wedding date, which is set to take place on November 29 in Imphal, the capital of Manipur. The couple will exchange vows in a traditional ceremony, drawing inspiration from the Mahabharata epic, where the warrior Arjun married Chitrangada, the princess of Manipur. The joyous occasion […]
It’s a widely known fact that Indian Railways is a hugely loss-making organisation. Its reluctance to hike ticket rates beggars belief. When then Indian Railways bleeds losses without doing anything about it. According to The Print, a political storm could erupt if the Railways hike up ticket rates since the body is dedicated to social service. […]
Delhi’s Khan Market has been ranked among the top 25 most expensive retail markets globally, according to a report by real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield. The report, titled “Main Streets Across The World,” placed Khan Market at 22nd position, with an annual rent of USD 217 (Rs 18,000 approx) per square foot. The report […]
India’s plan to establish growth standards tailored to the nation for kids to assess their nutritional status is probably not going to happen for a few more years. The Print has reported that following orders from the Union health ministry, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) established a panel last year to create growth standards […]
The vibrant and joyous festival of Diwali, celebrated with much fervor and enthusiasm by Hindus, is here once again. This year, Diwali falls on Sunday, November 12, 2023, bringing with it the promise of light, love, and the triumph of good over evil. The festival holds immense significance as it marks the return of Lord […]
A spokesperson from the Gaza health ministry said several people lost their lives in an explosion at a Gaza City hospital on Tuesday. Ashraf Al-Qudra, the spokesperson said the death toll numbered in the hundreds, and rescue teams were in the process of recovering bodies from the debris. In the initial aftermath of the explosion, […]
The Supreme Court may have failed to legalise same-sex marriage, but are there any positives for the LGBT community in the judgement delivered today? After letting off some steam against the Supreme Court (SC) and the government, most activists that VO! spoke to did concede that some parts of the judgement are to the benefit […]
Ahmedabad police have booked a man for reportedly assaulting a woman in a posh neighbourhood of the city over some business deal. A viral video of the incident prompted the police to register a case of sexual harassment and voluntarily causing hurt against the man, identified as one Mohsin. Police have reached out to the […]
The days of a few nations setting the global agenda and expecting others to fall in line are over, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, highlighting that the voice of the Global South was becoming louder and a more multipolar world was emerging. Speaking at the 78th annual […]
Tata Projects has collaborated with Micron Technology to establish a cutting-edge semiconductor assembly and testing facility in Sanand, Gujarat. In a press release issued on Saturday (23 September), Tata Projects emphasised the contract’s significance, affirming the company’s prowess in large-scale sustainable infrastructure development within India’s manufacturing sector. This significant venture, situated in the Gujarat Industrial […]
Even as the Vibrant Gujarat Summit has been lined up as a marquee event of the state government next year, the strained relations between India and Canada have cast a shadow on the participation of Canada in the event. In preparation for promoting the upcoming summit, literature related to Canada was being considered, but discussions […]
Seven Mumbai-bound flights were diverted to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday evening as the Mumbai airport runway was closed after a private jet skidded off and crashed while landing. These include flights from Goa, Bhubaneshwar, Delhi and Male among others. Three international and four domestic flights were diverted to the […]
Mithun Chakraborty, renowned as the ‘Disco King’ since the beginning of his acting career, has garnered admiration across generations. The actor made an astounding acting debut back in 1977 with the film “Mrigayaa,” earning him the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actor. His heroism transcended the silver screen when he adopted a baby he […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the starting of operations at India’s first indigenously developed 700-megawatt electric (MWe) nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) in Gujarat, calling it another ‘milestone’ for India. PM Modi wrote on the social media platform X, “India achieves another milestone. The largest indigenous 700 MWe Kakrapar Nuclear […]
