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As Gujarat prepares for the nine-night spectacle of Navratri, the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), operating under the state’s Department of Science & Technology, is reaching out to stakeholders to raise awareness about intellectual property (IP) rights linked to the festival. Innovators with a flair for creativity now have a shot at securing […]
Gujarat has seen the craze for going abroad, both for studies and also for settling down on foreign shores. However, the changing visa norms in various countries, including America and Canada, has led to a drop in students going abroad for studies. According to a report in a vernacular daily, there has been a drop […]
Aligning with the BJP seems to come with more than just political capital. It often brings a tidal wave of financial tailwinds as well. Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s ascent to power, with support from the BJP, appears to have coincided rather conveniently with a stunning upswing in Heritage Foods’ stock and, by extension, his family’s wealth. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the nation to buy their favourite stuff and enjoy the festive season. On Sunday, as the country awaited his 5 pm national address, the Prime Minister surprised the country with just rhetoric. Sab Ka Muh Meetha Hoga (Sweets in every one’s mouth), he said announcing that the savings festival, […]
A significant change in US immigration policy has compelled Microsoft to issue an immediate advisory to its employees on H-1B and H-4 visas. According to reports, starting September 21, companies will have to pay a $100,000 annual fee for each H-1B visa holder, following a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Microsoft has asked […]
Acharya Devvrat has earned the distinction of being the longest-serving Governor of Gujarat since the state’s formation in 1960. Appointed on July 22, 2019, by the Narendra Modi-led central government, Devvrat has not only surpassed his predecessors in tenure but also emerged as the longest-serving uninterrupted Governor under the current administration, having earlier served as […]
Hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Bhavnagar on Saturday, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil has reminded him of the promises that he made in the past and has asked him to seek forgiveness from the people of Bhavnagar. The PM is to unveil projects over Rs 1 lakh crore in Bhavnagar on […]
India is rapidly climbing the charts, with a sharp uptick in millionaire households. According to the Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Wealth Report 2025, cited by a news portal, India is expected to boast 8,71,700 millionaire families by 2025, each worth at least Rs 8.5 crore (US$1 million). This marks a jump from 1,59,900 in 2017 and […]
After weeks of suspense surrounding a much-awaited political exposé, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi finally addressed the media yesterday. He doubled down on a familiar allegation: that the BJP is manipulating voter rolls to skew electoral outcomes. While the focus of the day was intended to be a dramatic unveiling, the message ultimately returned to the theme […]
Under the theme “Every Life Matters”, Vantara, one of the world’s leading wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation organizations founded by Anant Ambani, announced the return of the much-loved Vantara Rescue Rangers, an interactive programme designed to bring children closer to the world of wildlife conservation. The 2025 edition will kick off in Mumbai, running from […]
The Parsi community has raised alarm over the crumbling National Highway, NH-48. The highway is their only route to the sacred Iranshah Atash Behram in Udvada, Gujarat. A report has revealed that the Bombay Parsi Punchayet urged Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari to act. They called the road a “death trap,” especially dangerous for the […]
Filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar has spoken about how a very “serious and personal” affair of Priyanka Chopra became a subject of discussion when she herself chose never to address it. He praised her ambition, resilience, and courage to restart her career in the West. He spoke about Priyanka Chopra’s very “serious” and “personal” affair, which she […]
In a political climate already charged with allegations and distrust, Rahul Gandhi has made strong claims, accusing the Election Commission of enabling electoral fraud at the highest levels. EC has countered the allegations calling them “incorrect and baseless.” Questioning the credibility of the country’s top election authority, the Congress leader alleged that it was not […]
A day after Mother Dairy reduced rates of its products following revision in GST, Amul will shortly announce reduction in cost across its products. Jayen Mehta, managing director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation that markets its products under brand name AMUL, told Vibes of India that it will reduce rates across 800 packings where […]
Known globally for refining nearly 80% of the world’s rough diamonds, a city in Gujarat has earned the nickname ‘Diamond City.’ But beyond its sparkling exports, this city is also quietly shaping something just as precious—stronger, more harmonious relationships within families, especially between daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law. For over 20 years, the Umiya Parivar Mahila Vikas […]
“It has been almost a month since my sister killed herself,” Rifat Jahan said, sitting in her home in Ahmedabad’s Gomtipur. On August 9, Rifat’s 15-year-old sister Saniya Ansari ended her own life, leaving behind a suicide note, a devastated family and questions about the Disturbed Areas Act. The Ansari family’s purchase of a house […]
In an episode that could put daily soaps to shame, a government office turned into the stage for a family drama fuelled by Aadhaar updates and emotional scams. A 35-year-old contractual Aadhaar operator posted at the Kathlal mamlatdar’s office is now in the limelight. Not for efficiency, but for allegedly managing a two-wife situation with […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed strong optimism that Ahmedabad is on track to become the “sports capital” of India, with serious groundwork already being laid to potentially host the Olympic Games in 2036. He was inaugurating the newly built Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. Shah emphasised the city’s fast-paced development in sports infrastructure. He highlighted […]
The Supreme Court has said it will annul the entire Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar if any illegality is detected in the methodology adopted by the Election Commission of India (ECI). A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi reportedly made this observation while hearing a plea challenging the SIR […]
The diamond cutting and polishing industry in Gujarat, one of the world’s largest, is reportedly experiencing a sharp decline owing to global disruptions and recent US tariffs. According to reports, over 3,500 units across Gujarat employ more than seven lakh workers. Now, the sector is witnessing reduced operations, job losses, and growing financial pressure. India, […]
