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The night in Goa was marked for music and dance. How it turned into a tragedy as smoke filled the nightclub. The fire claimed 25 lives. As the shrill of horror replaced the sand dunes of celebrations, media outlets have published fresh details pertaining to the case. The club was reportedly built with flammable materials […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram is India’s chance to restore the song’s pride. He praised Bankim Chandra Chatterjee who wrote the song in November 1875 — it quickly became a rallying cry for freedom fighters. PM Modi also flayed the Congress for undermining the national song. The PM said the […]
Gujarat politics is as much a game of patience as it is of power. Every decision, resignation, and appointment illustrates its complex chessboard. The journey of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel signifies this aptly, starting with her brief tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, her battle to pick her successor, and now her forthright views about […]
Thirty-six flights cancelled in Ahmedabad More than 450 IndiGo flights were scrapped at airports across the country on Monday, as India’s largest carrier continued to struggle with restoring normal operations. The disruption has now stretched into its seventh consecutive day, marking an air travel crisis unlike anything the country has seen before. At Delhi airport […]
By Luv Puri Amidst Russian President Vladimir Putin’s India visit, a young man from Gujarat, forced to fight for Russia and currently held by Ukrainian forces, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help. Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein from Morbi is in jail in Ukraine. He was fighting for Russia. The chance to speak […]
IndiGo’s operations were thrown into further chaos on Saturday. As many 400 flights were cancelled from four major airports, a day after the airline secured temporary relaxations in the second phase of court-mandated flight duty and rest period norms for cockpit crew, media reports revealed. Ahmedabad airport experienced long queues. Reports have emerged of passengers […]
A Bengaluru couple with a combined monthly income of Rs. 3.2 lakh is redefining what early retirement can look like. Their story, shared by CA Nitin Kaushik on X, shows that it’s not extreme frugality or high-risk investment strategies that build wealth—it’s steady, disciplined action repeated month after month. The couple lives in an inherited […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tore into the Centre over what he described as utter chaos in the country’s aviation sector amid IndiGo’s spiralling flight cancellations and disruptions, laying the blame squarely on the government’s “monopoly model.” In a post on social media, the Lok Sabha Opposition Leader demanded “fair competition” in the aviation space to […]
Information given in Rajya Sabha in reply to Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani’s question As a result of the continuous efforts of the Government of India, 2661 Indian fishermen have been repatriated from Pakistan since 2014. This information was given in the Rajya Sabha by the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirtivardhan Singh, while replying […]
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 […]
