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Going into the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP may already have its tails up, with the Congress abandoning the January 22 ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony in Ayodhya for the Ram Temple. The Congress’s decision only serves to support the BJP’s accusation that the Grand Old Party is not in sync with the majority Hindu community during […]
India is moving ahead as ‘vishwa mitra’ in a rapidly changing world order, Prime Minister Narendra Modi intoned during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 in Gandhinagar. The summit has been a forum for dialogue on economic development, business opportunities, and investment prospects with global business entities. “India has recently completed 75 years of Independence. […]
The Congress has announced that its leaders would not be attending the Ram Temple consecration ceremony, alleging that it has been made into a “political project” by the BJP and the RSS for “electoral gain”. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury have “respectfully declined” the invitation to attend the event. Congress general […]
Suchana Seth, the 39-year-old CEO of a Bengaluru-based AI company who was arrested for allegedly murdering her four-year-old son in Goa, was a data science expert and activist. She was passionate about eliminating the gender gap in data science and led workshops with international non-profit organizations like Women Who Code. She was also a Mozilla […]
Years 2020-21 witnessed shutting down of a large number of early and mid business ventures due to the Covid pandemic. But two years down the line, the entrepreneurship sector is more resilient, the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report for 2022-23 indicates. The report says Gujarat has fared well on a number of indices. Three […]
The Gujarat Police will use the drone-mapping system developed by Ahmedabad-based Anant National University during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. The AI-based solution, developed by the faculty and students from the department of product design, has three components — a high-definition photogrammetric model of Mahatma Mandir and its surroundings, drone-mapped vital roads from the airport to […]
The combination of AR Rahman, the music maestro, and Mani Ratnam, the cinematic auteur, is nothing short of legendary. For over three decades, their collaborations have graced Indian cinema with some of its most unforgettable moments, where music and visuals intertwine to create an unparalleled emotional tapestry. From the melancholic strains of “Ae Ajnabi” in […]
Winter is a time when people are more susceptible to colds and other illnesses. It is important to eat a healthy diet to boost your immune system and protect yourself from getting sick. One of the best ways to do this is to eat seeds. Seeds are a good source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and […]
Dibeyendu Ganguly The late-night slot at the Saptak Music Festival was once considered the prestige slot, reserved for the top stars. In times gone by, the last concert of the day would go on till the wee hours of the morning, with die hard classical music fans loyally staying on till the very end. This […]
The national capital, Delhi, has set a new record for electricity demand during the winter season. On Friday, the demand for electricity reached up to 5559 megawatts, marking the highest demand so far during the winter season. Previously, the record for electricity demand during winters was set on January 6, 2023, when it reached 5526 […]
The new year began with a celestial bang, as the sun erupted with one of its strongest flares in recent years. This X5-class solar flare, launched on New Year’s Eve, is now making its way towards Earth, stirring both awe and trepidation. While a direct hit is unlikely, a “grazing encounter” with the resulting coronal […]
The opening day of the Ranji Trophy, India’s premier domestic cricket tournament, was full of drama and excitement, both on and off the field. In a bizarre incident, two teams from Bihar showed up to play against Mumbai, one each from two warring factions of the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA). Only one team was officially […]
This Sunday, the streets of Vadodara will be teeming with participants of the 11th edition of the MG Vadodara International Marathon (VM). Over a decade since its inception, the marathon has grown to become the largest in any non-metro city in Asia. Organizers have confirmed that over 1.34 lakh people have registered for this year’s […]
In a heart-wrenchingly honest interview, Bollywood actress Ileana D’Cruz has delved into the transformative and challenging journey of motherhood, shedding light on her battle with postpartum depression and the unwavering support that helped her through. D’Cruz’s 2023 was a whirlwind of emotions. Welcoming her son Koa with partner Michael Dolan, the joy of pregnancy was […]
In a shocking incident on Wednesday morning, a gas cylinder explosion led to the collapse of five two-storey houses in the Chembur area of Mumbai. The explosion, which occurred at 7.50 am at Old Barrack near Golf Club, resulted in six injuries, including a 47-year-old woman. All the injured individuals were immediately admitted to the […]
A somber mood has descended upon the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IITG) following the tragic news of a fourth-year female student’s death, Aishwarya Pulluri. The 22-year-old, hailing from Telangana, was found dead in a Guwahati hotel room on January 1st, 2024, leaving behind a community reeling in shock and grief. Aishwarya, an Electronics and Communications […]
The State Board for Wild Life, led by chief minister Bhupendra Patel, met for the 23rd time in Gandhinagar and instructed the forest department to start preliminary surveys for declaring the intact forest area of 69,668.51 hectares in two divisions of the Surat forest circle as a sanctuary. The Forest Department’s field officers will survey […]
The recent amendment to the Hit and Run Law by the central government has sparked a nationwide uproar among drivers of trucks, buses, and large vehicles. The law, aimed at controlling road accidents, mandates severe punishment for non-reporting of accidents. The punishment can extend up to 10 years in jail and a fine of Rs […]
Goldy Brar had claimed that he killed Sidhu Moosewala to avenge the death of Youth Akali Dal leader Vicky Middukhera. Gangster Goldy Brar, the alleged mastermind behind the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, has been declared a designated terrorist by the Centre under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Brar, a key member of […]
The Chairman and Managing Director of Cadila Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Rajiv Modi, and an employee, Johnson Mathew, have been accused of rape, molestation, and intimidation. The complaint was filed by a Bulgarian national who had been employed as a flight attendant at Cadila. The Gujarat High Court directed the investigation, which is to be conducted by […]
