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Even as the Vibrant Gujarat Summit has been lined up as a marquee event of the state government next year, the strained relations between India and Canada have cast a shadow on the participation of Canada in the event. In preparation for promoting the upcoming summit, literature related to Canada was being considered, but discussions […]
Seven Mumbai-bound flights were diverted to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday evening as the Mumbai airport runway was closed after a private jet skidded off and crashed while landing. These include flights from Goa, Bhubaneshwar, Delhi and Male among others. Three international and four domestic flights were diverted to the […]
Mithun Chakraborty, renowned as the ‘Disco King’ since the beginning of his acting career, has garnered admiration across generations. The actor made an astounding acting debut back in 1977 with the film “Mrigayaa,” earning him the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actor. His heroism transcended the silver screen when he adopted a baby he […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the starting of operations at India’s first indigenously developed 700-megawatt electric (MWe) nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) in Gujarat, calling it another ‘milestone’ for India. PM Modi wrote on the social media platform X, “India achieves another milestone. The largest indigenous 700 MWe Kakrapar Nuclear […]
The membership drive for the upcoming new club by Karnavati Club in Mulasana near Ahmedabad has faced a setback with the recent arrest and judicial detention of former Gandhinagar collector SK Langa on charges of amassing disproportionate assets. It has been reported that Langa’s actions resulted in a Rs 20 crore loss to the government […]
Singer Armaan Malik, on Monday, took to Instagram to declare his engagement with social media personality and fashion blogger Aashna Shroff. He also shared a series of pictures from his proposal, writing in his caption, “And our forever has only just begun (white heart emoji).” Aashna also shared the photos on Instagram with a loved-up […]
New Delhi: In June 2018, the chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) at the time made an unusual representation to his boss, the cabinet secretary. The RAW chief’s office had just received a show cause notice from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged money laundering using a Kolkata based television channel involved in the […]
As the whole nation celebrated the soft landing of Vikram lander on the South Pole of the moon, there were two scientists at the Space Applications Centre (SAC) at ISRO – Rinku Agrawal and Harshita Tolani – who had their hearts in their mouth when the touchdown was about to happen. What followed was tears […]
Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi will contest the 2014 Lok Sabha (LS) elections from Amethi, claimed newly appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai. Rahul first fought from this high-profile constituency– once considered the bastion of the Gandhis– in 2004 and won the next two LS elections from the same seat. In 2019, BJP’s Smriti Irani […]
Though Gujarat has served as an ultimate development template in India for years due to its high industrial growth and impeccable social engineering foundations , the underbelly of this development model is rife with incongruities. Issues of excessive loan burden on Gujaratis and stunted growth of its kids have long existed side by side with […]
China’s decision to halt the release of data concerning its surging youth unemployment rate has raised further concerns about the country’s increased control over sensitive information. This move, particularly when the data portrays the nation’s economy in a negative light, highlights a trend of heightened restrictions on information dissemination. The unemployment rate among those aged […]
The marquee clash between India and Pakistan in the 2023 50-overs World Cup was scheduled for October 15 in Ahmedabad. However, the match might get a new date owing to the Navratri festival. According to India Today, the BCCI has been asked to change the itinerary in view of security concerns. A change at this […]
It’s natural to get misled by the smooth SG Highway. If you’re on the wheel adventurously zipping past other vehicles there, you are endangering your life. It’s the most accident-prone stretch in Ahmedabad. The City Road Safety Committee had warned that the highway has nine of the 97 most accident-prone spots. In March last year, […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a funky catchword pepping up the digital micro space. It has become a powerful tool for innovation. Young people across the world are using it to create solutions for real-world problems. From healthcare to education, AI is being used to improve lives. An AI-powered chatbot created by a […]
It’s undeniable that Gujarat is rapidly asserting itself as a number one state for development projects and investments. The Vedanta-Foxconn chip project may have ended abruptly but the state continues to enjoy a bonanza season in mega projects. The latest is the Suzlon group, an acclaimed renewable energy solutions provider, bagging an order for a […]
In a significant development, the top Court extended the interim protection granted to activist Teesta Setalvad on Wednesday. Setalvad stands accused of fabricating evidence to implicate high government functionaries in relation to the 2002 Gujarat riots. The court also scheduled a hearing for her appeal challenging the Gujarat High Court’s decision to deny her bail. […]
A blot of one episode is enough to make a company lose its precious capital of reputation. Over the years, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been acclaimed for employee-friendly workplace practices, skill-development programmes, and creating an environment for professional growth. Now, the IT giant has been reportedly rocked by a bribery scandal. It’s alleged that […]
Adani Enterprises, the leading company of the conglomerate, encountered an initial decline of approximately 9 per cent during early trade, although it managed to recover some of its losses by noon. Most other stocks within the Adani Group also experienced setbacks, with losses ranging from 2 to 6 percent. While the request for information from […]
Nita Ambani, the Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, has been actively involved in the promotion of Indian art and culture for many years. Recently, at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, artists Ramji and Mohammed Haroon showcased the exquisite art of Banarasi weaving. The SWADESH exhibition, organized by Reliance Foundation, provides a […]
Authorities in Gujarat have undertaken a massive evacuation effort, relocating 50,000 individuals from coastal areas to temporary shelters in anticipation of the impending landfall of the powerful cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ near Jakhau port in the Kutch district. The Meteorological Department has reported heavy rainfall and strong winds in parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region as the cyclone […]
