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Hiren Joshi, Officer on Special Duty or OSD (Communications & Information Technology) in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), is an important name in the country’s most powerful office at the joint secretary rank since 2019. He is a permanent presence in WhatsApp message feeds of prominent journalists in big media, directing headlines and as per […]
The Gujarat government has often claimed that the state’s liquor prohibition is being enforced effectively. However, even as alcohol remains officially banned, Gujarat is increasingly becoming a major entry point for drugs. According to data shared by the Union Home Ministry, 91,453 kg of narcotics have been seized in the state over the last five […]
Struggling with excess weight is a reality for millions, and navigating several diets, workout plans, and so-called miracle solutions can be exhausting. Many people start strong but find it difficult to maintain momentum. Dr. Arjun Sabharwal—a nephrologist who once dealt with obesity himself—broke this cycle. He lost 40 kg and dramatically improved his health, and […]
A baby cam acts as our distant eyes when we aren’t home and need to monitor the safety of our place. But while we track movements inside our rooms, someone else may be monitoring the place through the same baby cam. The very cameras meant to protect homes are themselves vulnerable to intruders. And Gujarat […]
Even as political tensions are rising in Gujarat, data reveals a troubling trend. Gujarat police are now attracting more complaints than the state’s own criminal networks. We may recall that Congress MLA from Vadgam, Jignesh Mevani, recently spared no digs at the ruling BJP government. He took potshots at Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, who […]
‘Battlefield and Beyond’, a concept to bring out the real time interactive event on the life of our fallen soldiers, to keep our generations aware and concerned about our War Heroes. A Documentary on the life of a Braveheart who laid his life in Kargil war, curated by Metamorphes and Marwah Studio, ‘Virasat: Battlefield […]
Data safety for mobile phone users and the right for privacy make for uneasy bedfellows. This was starkly evident when the Centre moved to place the Sanchar Saathi app on every new handset, even as Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia insisted that the tool was not intrusive. He specified that the app wasn’t even mandatory. […]
Sportspersons often speak about a balance between enjoying public support and having their personal space. Adulation lifts them up. But it can be counter-productive too. Before a high-pressure match, they want to be in a zone to attain laser-sharp concentration. That is part of an intense preparation. Recently, India’s woman batsman Jemimah Rodrigues revealed the […]
Even as actress Shilpa Shetty’s Bastian Hospitality is set to operate the food zone spread over one lakh square feet at Central Park in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, a controversy has emerged over alleged changes to the tender conditions to favour a preferred bidder. According to a report in Gujarat Samachar, a vernacular daily, the annual […]
A team of researchers at Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) has created a cotton fabric that combines mosquito repellence, UV protection, and antibacterial properties—while remaining environmentally friendly. Their herbal-finished textile aims to redefine how everyday protective fabrics are designed and used. The innovation has emerged from the Department of Textile Chemistry at MSU’s Faculty of Technology […]
The heritage city of Ahmedabad transformed into a vibrant celebration of endurance and unity as more than 24,000 runners took part in the 9th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park on Sunday morning. Anchored in the purpose-led theme of #Run4OurSoldiers, the marathon once again brought the city together in a spirited tribute to India’s Armed Forces, with this […]
Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday revised the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states, including Gujarat. In an official notification, the ECI extended the deadline for enumeration to 11 December, from the original deadline of December 4. Though the official notification does not say anything about […]
Another tragic incident in Gujarat has highlighted the growing toll of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll on Booth Level Officers (BLOs). Dineshkumar Raval, 50, principal of the Government Primary Girls’ School in Sudasana village, Satlasana taluka, Mehsana district, passed away in the early hours of Friday, reportedly from a heart attack. […]
A probe into a drug haul case in Mizoram has led to an unexpected breakthrough. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has traced the drug trail to Gujarat. It emerged that Gujarat-based firms supplied chemical precursors used to manufacture methamphetamine or meth. In its statement, the ED said its Aizawl sub-zonal office carried out searches on November […]
A student from Jammu and Kashmir at L D Engineering College in Ahmedabad has alleged that he and his roommate were targeted in a violent incident inside the campus hostel late on Friday, after an online dispute escalated into a physical assault. The episode, involving a large group of masked youths, has intensified […]
In a moving display of integrity, a 26-year-old groom from Muzaffarnagar refused a dowry of Rs. 31 lakh at his wedding, choosing instead to accept just Rs. 1 as shagun. The bride, 24-year-old Aditi Singh, and her family—still grappling with the loss of her father during the Covid-19 crisis—had arranged the money on a ceremonial […]
Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Amit Chavda has written to Chief Electoral Officer Hareet Shukla, raising concerns over irregularities in the voter list. Chavda alleged that 67 lakh voters who were not in the 2002 voters’ list have been included without proper verification. For context, we may recall that the Congress has accused the […]
Despite Gujarat’s long-standing prohibition policy and repeated assurances of a “liquor-free, drug-free state,” narcotics smuggling and consumption continue to surge across both urban and rural regions. Recent data, major seizures, and public protests have intensified scrutiny on the government’s enforcement efforts, with critics alleging systemic gaps and unanswered questions regarding the masterminds behind record drug […]
He stands three feet tall and weighs just 20 kg. But in a rare accomplishment, he has towered over many. He didn’t allow society’s perceived limitations to impede his aspiration. He has achieved what many had insisted was out of reach. This young doctor, Ganesh Baraiya, who took his fight for the right to practise […]
It’s an open secret that despite Gujarat’s decades-long prohibition on alcohol, illicit liquor trade flourishes across the state. The issue has flared up again, with Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani warning that police could lose their jobs after liquor and drugs were reportedly found near a school in Tharad. He insinuated that Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, […]
