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In the first part of a six-part VO! series on the history of Gujarat’s top brands, we feature Rasna: Launched in 1978, Rasna is among the most iconic brands to come out of Gujarat. Through the 80 and 90s, the brand grew to become one of the most popular Indian consumer products ever. Backed by […]
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of the unaccompanied minor, a two-year-old boy on board, after a Nicaragua bound plane carrying supposedly 303 illegal immigrants from India was intercepted in France and all the passengers were sent back, reached home. In an apparent “Donkey” flight as depicted in the latest Rajkumar Hirani film, the passengers are believed […]
Noted economist and Columbia University professor, Arvind Panagariya, is appointed by Central Government as the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission. Dr. Panagariya has held the position of vice-chairman of NITI Aayog earlier. The Gazette Notification dated December 31, 2023 said, “In a move aligned with Article 280(1) of the Constitution and the Finance Commission […]
There is something about the New Year. It brings a sense of hope, a feeling of resurgence and a quest for new beginnings. That’s probably why people make New Year resolutions. They seek to change old habits, don new hats and take on the coming year with positivity and optimism. But do New Year resolutions […]
The disturbing case of the gang-rape of an IIT BHU student, the Varanasi Police have successfully apprehended three suspects accused of the heinous crime. According to various local media reports, the arrested individuals have alleged ties to the BJP IT cell, raising questions about their affiliation and sparking public outrage. The apprehended suspects have been […]
Preceding the Consecration Ceremony of Ram Lalla Temple In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ayodhya on December 30, where he will inaugurate projects worth Rs 15,000 crore ahead of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Lalla Temple. Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station Inauguration Infrastructure and Connectivity Milestone Uttar Pradesh […]
Water and erratic power supply have afflicted Gujarat over the years. A prosperous state, home to India’s Prime Minister, ought to do more to manage water resources efficiently. A recent article by Amitava Bhattacharyya published in TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) presents a situational analysis of drinking water security in the state while outlining […]
Dua Lipa, the acclaimed singer-songwriter known for chart-topping hits like ‘One Kiss’, ‘Dance The Night’, and ‘Levitating’, is currently vacationing in India, specifically in the vibrant state of Rajasthan. Despite her global fame, she was able to enjoy a casual stroll through the bustling streets, blending in with the crowd as locals remained oblivious to […]
Imphal, the stealth-guided missile, has an uncommon attribute. It can fire extended-range, supersonic BrahMos missiles. Imphal was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Mumbai, making it a momentous moment for the city. Attending the ceremony to officially welcome the third of the four Visakhapatnam class destroyers into the Navy were Chief of Naval Staff Admiral […]
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the party would never move away from its ideologies and progress with its ideologies. Hoisting the party flag in New Delhi headquarters of All India Congress Committee (AICC) on the party’s 139th Foundation Day event, Kharge said, “On foundation day our duty is to gather in a large number and […]
The Indian government has dismissed a Washington Post report about orders to Apple Inc by government officials to soften the impact of a warning issued by the company about possible attempts by “state-sponsored attackers” to break into their iPhones and repeated attempts to target some journalists through the Pegasus spyware. Apple’s (AAPL.O) warnings in October […]
When an individual passes away, customary sorrow permeates the familial abode and resonates through the village. However, in the heart of Bhavangarh village, within the confines of Idar taluka in Gujarat, an extraordinary commemoration unfolded—a distinctive prayer gathering ( Besnu) that served as a poignant tribute to their departed patriarch. Upon seeing the images of […]
The Gujarat government has withdrawn police cover from the witnesses of the 2002 riots, their lawyers, and also a retired judge. About 15 years back, the SC had formed a witness protection cell under SIT in its supervision for the complainants/witnesses of the riots. The SIT had formed the special cell based on SC’s recommendation […]
Following the intervention of the Indian government, a Qatar court has ruled against capital punishment to the eight former Indian navy personnel which it had awarded earlier. An Indian government spokesperson said, the details about the commuted punishement, i.e. reduced terms- most likely heavy jail time – are unclear since the judgement has not yet […]
Infosys has confirmed the termination of a $1.5-billion AI contract with a global customer, which the firm announced in September. The company didn’t divulge details about the client and the cause for termination. This was reportedly Infosys’s biggest AI deal. The termination follows the unanticipated resignation of Infosys CFO Nilanjan Roy. The deal was expected […]
The Mumbai Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Vadodara Crime Branch, apprehended three men—Adil Malek, Vasim Meman, and Muhammad Arshil Topal—on charges of issuing email threats of 11 bomb blasts in Mumbai, including a threat to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The threatening email was dispatched under the alias ‘Khilafat.India’. The joint operation initially […]
In a recent series of thefts that spanned nine days, a 20-year-old man has been apprehended by Surat police for stealing cash, a mobile phone, and a DVR from three upscale restaurants in the Vesu area. The arrested individual, identified as Sahil alias Sahil Gaando Pathan, allegedly targeted three establishments – Zero, Engine, and a […]
In a Moscow court session held on Thursday, two Russian men faced severe consequences for expressing their dissent through poetry against the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Artyom Kamardin, aged 33, received a seven-year prison sentence, while Yegor Shtovba was handed a term of five years and six months. The verdict was met with cries of […]
New Delhi: In a welcome development, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday that the sentences of eight former Indian Navy personnel facing death row in Qatar have been reduced. While the court’s specifics remain unknown, the news offers a ray of hope in the months-long ordeal for the men and their families. […]
Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda) is once again planning to take up the six-laning of the 76-km Sardar Patel Ring Road. At present, SP Ring Road is a four-lane road with service lanes running all along. Under the new plan, each of the lanes will be 12.5m wide instead of the present 8.5m. On a […]
