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Every year, millions of applications are submitted from India for student and visitor visas to countries like the United States and Canada. However, the current year has witnessed a sharp decline in the approval of US student visas, particularly those under the F-1 category, while approvals for visitor visas have increased. In August of last […]
The Samara Art Gallery is hosting a solo exhibition by renowned artist, entrepreneur and social advocate Rupesh C. Shah, titled ‘Journey’. The exhibition, inaugurated on October 2, 2024, is open to the public from October 3 to 6, offering a unique glimpse into Shah’s artistic evolution and his tribute to the enduring message of Mahatma […]
Gujarat Congress has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was promoting Chinese diamonds at the cost of the diamond processing industry in India without a concrete plan. He said at least 102 workers employed in various diamond processing units across Gujarat had died because of loss of jobs. Gujarat Congress President Shaktisinh Gohil said at […]
On the occasion of World Heart Day, the YMCA organised ‘Chair Yoga’ on September 29, 2024 at its campus. Dr Mahek Kothari led the session, which included exercises that can be done while sitting in a chair and can be applied later in daily life. Yoga is an ancient Indian mind-body technique that is gaining […]
Christopher Benninger, the founder of CEPT University’s School of Planning, passed away in Pune after fighting cancer. The 81-year-old renowned artist was a six-time recipient of the JK Architect of the Year Award and stood amongst renowned architects and planners like Geoffrey Bawa, Charles Correa and Balkrishna Doshi. He arrived in Ahmedabad 40 years ago […]
The DAG gallery, in collaboration with the Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum, has brought an exhibition, ‘Birds of India’, to Ahmedabad for the very first time. The exhibition features a selection of exquisite Company Paintings from the gallery’s collection, showcasing a diverse and vibrant birdlife of India. Curated by Dr Giles Tillotson, Senior Vice President of Exhibitions […]
Wildlife enthusiasts have an exciting new lion sighting destination this Diwali, as the forest department is set to launch a jungle safari at Barda Sanctuary in Porbandar district before the festival. Nityanand Srivastava, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), told a section of the media, “We will soon start the jungle safari at Barda. […]
The Ayushman Bharat’s flagship initiative, Prime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) has faced significant disruption in Gujarat due to a server system failure affecting the operations of both government and private hospitals. A government officer said they were confident to address the issue and that PM-JAY would begin functioning normally latest by midnight. Sources claimed […]
Former Rajya Sabha MP and CEC member Dr Amee Yajnik on Tuesday highlighted the significant strides made by the ‘Shakti Abhiyan’ campaign, emphasising its role in empowering women in governance. At a joint press conference held at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan in Ahmedabad, senior Congress leaders Sonal Patel, Dr Amee Yajnik, and Jeniben Thummar, President of […]
Vadodara is excited as Navratri approaches, but concerns about wet weather have many garba organisers and revellers on edge. However, the Vadodara Navratri Festival (VNF) – CREDAI managers are feeling confident this year. They have implemented a simple yet innovative idea to ensure rain won’t dampen the festive spirit. With preparations in place, the festival […]
In response to severe weather conditions, two teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Vadodara. They arrived at the city command and control centre of Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) on the evening of September 29 and will be mobilised to areas as required. Due to the heavy rains, a holiday […]
In a deeply disturbing incident in Gujarat, the principal of a government school in Dahod raped a six-year-old girl studying in the first grade and subsequently murdered her. This heinous act has led to widespread outrage and a call for justice from the Opposition in the state. In response, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organised […]
As many as seven people were killed and 14 others injured after a bus jumped the road and collided with three vehicles near Dwarka in Gujarat, police reported on Saturday evening. The deceased have been identified as Virendra Kishanbhai Thakor from Gandhinagar, Himanshu Kishanbhai Thakor, Tanya Arjunbhai Thakor, Priyanshi Maheshbhai Thakor, Hetalben Arjunbhai Thakor, and […]
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran’s Ayatollah regime that those who target Israel will suffer consequences and that Israel can reach any location in Iran or the Middle East after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed by an Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) precision strike. Netanyahu said, “If someone rises up to kill you, kill […]
Over a month after devastating floods occurred in Vadodara, authorities have finally begun removing illegal structures along the Vishwamitri River. The move comes after BJP MLA Keyur Rokadia raised concerns about unauthorised constructions along the riverbank, prompting Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to authorise the demolitions. The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) had issued a 72-hour ultimatum […]
During his address at the 79th UN General Assembly on Thursday, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for India’s permanent seat in the UN Security Council (UNSC). This comes after similar calls for India’s membership made by French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden. He stated, “The Security Council has to […]
The Gujarat High Court, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on September 20, expressed dissatisfaction with the state government’s response regarding the implementation of child protection laws. The court noted that specific questions raised in its earlier orders—pertaining to the functioning of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) and the conduct […]
The Gujarat government’s plea for a review of the Supreme Court’s January 8 ruling concerning the Bilkis Bano convicts was turned down on Thursday, following particular concerns raised about the administration. Rejecting the plea, the top court said, “We are satisfied that there is no error apparent on the face of the record or any […]
A protest against the “worsening law and order situation” in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled Gujarat was organised by the Gujarat Congress on Thursday. The protest was in response to the cruel murder of a six-year-old girl student by the principal of a government school in the tribal region of Dahod. Congress leaders and workers protested […]
In response to Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s reservation remarks, the Gujarat state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will stage rallies from 41 various locations across the state. Rahul Gandhi had said at Georgetown University in the United States that the Congress might consider “ending reservation when India is a […]
