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Gujarat’s growing affluent class of people is showing in the numbers. Last year, it reflected in the sales of luxury cars and demand for lavish homes. A thriving entrepreneurship community, increasing disposable income, adequate parking spaces, and a growing presence of multinational corporations are driving the realty sector in the state. It’s reported that Ahmedabad […]
Two days ago, a leopard savaged a 70-year-old woman to death in Gujarat’s Dahod district. In a similar case last week, an elderly woman was mauled to death by a leopard when she was resting in her house in Sarovada village of Amreli district. Recently, Vibes of India reported how a father’s heroics saved the lives of […]
One of Ahmedabad and India’s best-known cardiologists, Dr Tejas Patel, has become the latest victim of cyber mischief and online ‘identity theft’. Dr Patel, chairman and chief interventional cardiologist at Apex Heart Institute in Ahmedabad, and his team were in for a nasty surprise when Apex started getting hundreds of calls inquiring about treatment for […]
In a horrific episode, a woman was reportedly stripped, abused, and assaulted in full public view in Gujarat’s Dahod district. The assailants included her estranged husband, it has been reported. The police were quick to arrest the husband along with three others involved in the incident. Strangely, while the episode occurred on May 28, the […]
After an underwhelming performance by Class 10 students this year, Class 12 fared no better as evident in the general stream results. The pass percentage was an unremarkable 73.27%, the lowest since 2018 when only 68% of students cleared the exam, reported a national daily. Statistics paint an unflattering picture. The number of students who […]
He went underground in 2015 after stabbing his 21-year-old wife to death. Today, Bhadresh Patel (33), who has eluded Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials so far, is on the list of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives in the US. In another twist to the case, it has come to light that Patel received support from […]
Gujarat remains an ecological delight, with vast pockets of grasslands housing hyenas, lions, and other wildlife animals. The decline in certain species like the Indian bustard and the Asiatic wild ass, among others, conflicts with the natural habitat the state is blessed with. Now, it has emerged that the sloth bear population in Gujarat is […]
In what could set a unique precedent, four directors of an engineering firm in Ahmedabad were arrested on Monday for the poor quality of flyover that their company built in the city. The arrests were made possible after the Supreme Court rejected the accused’s anticipatory bail plea. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj flyover, built by the AEIPL […]
The lid is blowing off the Kanbha human trafficking case as more revelations come to the fore. Vibes of India earlier highlighted how a 14-year-old orphaned, gullible girl was coerced into human smuggling racket by someone she considered a fatherly figure. Now, it has come to light that another girl of the same age was abducted from […]
We come across many painters, but this painter from Siddhpur, Patan district is unique in every way possible. This artist named Akbar Momin knows how to create beautiful paintings not only on canvas but also in water and rangoli. Also, has mastered the art of 3-D painting. A recent 3-D painting by him, of PM […]
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Chaitar Vasava and nine others were sentenced to six months of simple imprisonment by a sessions court in Gujarat’s Narmada district. The court also imposed a fine on them of Rs 10,000. The court pronounced them guilty under section 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) of the Indian Penal Code, but acquitted […]
The GMRC has decided to increase the timings of the train service from early morning 7.00 hrs to 1.30 hrs in the night on stated days of IPL match from Motera Stadium Metro Station to all functioning stations of both lines in anticipation of the upcoming scheduled IPL-2023 cricket matches on May 26th & 28th […]
The world is full of highly adventurous people who never back down and pursue their goals with unfailing determination. Some live and serve for a noble cause. A young man from Ahmedabad epitomises these qualities to the highest degree. Rupesh Makwana, a resident of Naroda, Ahmedabad, has started an initiative like that of Anand Kumar […]
The Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) is all set to host the Gujarat State Futsal Club Championship for the third year in a row. The championship will take place at the Sama Sports Indoor Hall in Vadodara from May 24 to May 31, 2023, with the inaugural match scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. Renowned […]
Twelve years ago, Gujarat reported the highest animal mortality in zoos in India. Where animal wellness is concerned, not much has changed in the state. Last year, a lumpy skin disease claimed the lives of 1500 animals in Gujarat. Now, it’s reported, that the wolf count in the state is also going down. Only 150 […]
The Gujarat High Court has granted interim stay on further proceedings against Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena in a case involving an alleged assault on social activist Medha Patkar in 2002. The case is currently pending before a trial court. Justice MK Thakker has provided temporary relief to Saxena by staying any additional legal […]
In a remarkable gesture, Mukesh Ambani, the head of Asia’s wealthiest family, has opened the doors of his ancestral house to the public. Situated in the quaint village of Chorwad, Gujarat, this historic property has been transformed into a memorial known as ‘The Dhirubhai Ambani Memorial House,’ honoring the legacy of Ambani’s late father. While […]
First Kashmir Files and now The Kerala Story. Two films that evoked the power of strong content. Their compelling stories of radicalisation and deceit have had a strong hold on a massive section of film viewers. The Kerala Story, set in the backdrop of Kerala, claims to narrate the plight of Christian and Hindu women — 32,000 in all — […]
Hospitals store a huge amount of confidential patient data, making them vulnerable to hackers. These records are in the form of social security numbers, demographics, and financial and health information that can be monetised for nefarious purposes. While putting networks behind strong firewalls is usually recommended, is it enough? A recent report indicates that hospitals […]
A father’s heroics saved the lives of two girls from a predating leopard in Fulpur village early Sunday morning. It was the kind of feat deemed possible only in the realm of fiction. A feline entered the house of Ankil Damor, a labourer from Dahod. Forest officials said the leopard advanced towards the girls who […]
