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It probably started the same way for both of them: one long, hard look in the mirror. For Virat Kohli, that reflection wasn’t just about fixing his hair. Realising he needed to overhaul his fitness to make a real mark in cricket, Kohli swapped butter chicken for boiled food. His fitness levels reached insane peaks, […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has decided not to challenge the acquittal of all 22 accused in the 2005 alleged fake encounter case of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh and his aide Tulsiram Prajapati. The agency informed the Bombay High Court on Wednesday that it would not appeal against the 2018 verdict of a special court. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects and a defining milestone in the nation’s aviation journey. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that Mumbai’s long wait was over as the city had now received its second international airport. He added […]
When 23-year-old Muskan Sharma stood up in her black dress and pencil heels, there was no hint of hesitation. Looking straight at the man in front of her, she said firmly, “Sir, you cannot break someone’s passion. What culture are you talking about?” It was October 3 in Rishikesh. Raghvendra Bhatnagar, president of the Rashtriya […]
For most middle or lower income families, a lottery win can be nothing short of life-changing. It can help get rid of debts, secure the future, and bring long-awaited relief from financial worries. That’s exactly what happened to a paint shop worker from Nettoor, Kochi, who recently hit the jackpot, winning the first prize of […]
Amid reports of deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan due to consumption of contaminated cough syrups, the Gujarat government has ordered two pharmaceutical firms, under investigation, to suspend manufacturing immediately. The government said that after an “intensive inspection” the Surendranagar-based Shape Pharma Pvt Ltd and Ahmedabad-based Rednex Pharmaceuticals Ltd have been ordered to […]
A High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah has approved Rs. 707.97 crore of additional central assistance to Gujarat and Assam which were affected by flood and landslides last year, according to a statement by the ministry. The assistance has been provided from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). Out of the total […]
Indian Railways is stepping into the future with a unique blend of infrastructure upgrades and indigenous drone technology. Recently, in a move aimed at modernizing train maintenance, the railways has begun experimenting with high-pressure drone cleaning systems for washing train coaches. The Udhna-Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express in Gujarat became the first in the state to […]
Usually spotted in his signature whites and simple kurtas, Rahul Gandhi took a stylish detour recently that had fashion aunties and Instagram uncles pleasantly surprised. He dropped a photo of himself from Columbia, posing next to a bike. Although a black bomber jacket isn’t exactly the most advanced style move, Rahul Gandhi has now sported […]
Decoding BJP’s tactics to tame people. From Sonam Wangchuk to Hardik Patel In January 2020, Sonam Wangchuk publicly expressed gratitude to PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for their attention to Ladakh’s concerns, and a Union Minister acknowledged his fight for Scheduled Area status. Sonam Wangchuk and PM Modi were mutual admirers too. When […]
Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiography The Story of My Experiments with Truth enters its hundredth year even as recent data suggests the pure timeliness of this classic. Fresh sales data from its original publisher, Navajivan, highlights a notable trend: readers in South India are leading the country in embracing the book’s message, claimed reports. Translations in South […]
Leading political scientist Christophe Jaffrelot is in conversation with Siddharth Varadarajan of The Wire about the origins and foundational thinking of the Sangh. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh turned 100 on September 27, 2025. What has its journey as a political organisation involved over the past century, as it moved from being on the margins of […]
Are Gujaratis an epitome of celebration, good life and goodness in India? While many think so there are others who feel that Gujaratis are making it increasingly embarrassing for the rest of the community. with their outlandish behaviour, As Navratri fever gripped the nation, the enthusiasm spilled well beyond festival grounds, straight into airport terminals. […]
Even as Diwali is just over a fortnight away, 26,000 diamond workers in Surat have suffered a setback, with the administration rejecting their applications for financial assistance towards their children’s education. According to sources, the District Industries Centre in Surat cited two reasons for the rejections: incomplete forms and discrepancies in the reported dates of […]
Surat police have arrested a woman and her husband in connection with the theft of gold and diamond-studded jewellery worth over Rs 2 crore from a well-known jewellery showroom in the city. The accused allegedly executed the crime over several months, with the stolen ornaments later being sold through a separate jewellery outlet owned by […]
A Garba event held at the historic Lukshmi Vilas Palace grounds in Vadodara has become a significant space for members of the LGBTQ community to participate without fear of judgment. Organised by Radhikaraje Gaekwad, she of the royal family, the event includes special category entry passes for LGBTQ participants, reinforcing the message that “devotion has […]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has turned down Ketan Parekh’s request to travel abroad. According to a report, Parekh is a former stock market operator linked to the 2000-2001 securities scam. SEBI alleged that he has misused travel permissions in the past. It said he used travel as a cover to carry out fraudulent […]
Navratri celebrations are currently lighting up India and Indian communities worldwide — and there’s perhaps no better place to soak in the spirit of garba than Gujarat itself. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has often promoted Navratri as the world’s longest-running festival. During this time, people of all ages and backgrounds come together to dance late […]
Actor-politician Vijay has announced an ex-gratia of ₹20 lakh for the kin of the deceased in Karur stampede and a relief of ₹2 lakh for those injured. At least 39 people were killed and 56 others were injured in the stampede at his rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur on Saturday evening. Terming it an “irreparable […]
Gold has been on a strong run. Indian stocks, meanwhile, have struggled. Together, this has pushed the ratio of gold to the Sensex to its highest level in over a decade—if one leaves out the brief equity dip during the 2020 pandemic. According to reports, on Friday, the gold-to-Sensex ratio rose to 1.4. This is, […]
