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The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has launched the inaugural edition of the India Management Research Conference (IMRC 2024) on Saturday, marking the start of a three-day mega event from December 7-9, 2024. The event, aimed at shaping the future of management research, is being jointly organised by the 10 Research Centres of IIMA […]
Girishbhai Trivedi, veteran journalist and chairman of Virago Media Pvt. Ltd., passed away in Ahmedabad on Sunday. He was 84. Trivedi breathed his last at a private hospital. He is survived by three daughters — Deepal Trivedi, Editor of Vibes of India; Nehal Shah and Rajal. Born on 24 June 1940, his journey in journalism began […]
The price of garlic has doubled, and the typical winter cost of Rs 150 per kg has more than tripled, resulting in the humble garlic bulb becoming a luxury commodity in the kitchens of Ahmedabad. Retail prices have reached as high as Rs 500 per kg. The cost of onions has also increased dramatically, with […]
The Regional Traffic Office (RTO) in Ahmedabad has permanently revoked the driving licence of social media influencer Ripal Panchal, the accused in a case of drunk driving and causing significant damage to multiple vehicles. The action, taken on Friday, follows a request from the local police department. Panchal, who was driving a luxury Audi car, […]
The tragic death of 28-year-old Constable Sharda Dabhi in a hit-and-run accident on Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Riverfront Road on Thursday has raised serious concerns about the city’s surveillance infrastructure. The incident, which occurred on the city’s busy 11-kilometre Riverfront Road, has uncovered the lack of CCTV coverage along this heavily trafficked route. Despite claims by local […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to attend at least three public events in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Shah is scheduled to attend an event honouring the 35th anniversary of Gujarat Lok Seva Trust, a nonprofit organisation managed by seasoned former Congressman Rajkumar Gupta. Gupta, a 40-year Congressman, left the Gujarat Congress in March 2022 […]
The investigation into the Ahmedabad-based Khyati Multispeciality Hospital has uncovered alarming figures. Over the past three years, a total of 3,842 surgeries were performed under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), with 112 patients dying either during or following these operations. Authorities suspect that negligence may have played a role in these deaths, with […]
CEPT University has achieved a 5-star plus rating in the Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework (GSRIF) 2024, retaining its position as the top institution in the Architecture category. This recognition highlights CEPT University’s continuous commitment to academic excellence and leadership in the field. Prof Tridip Suhrud, Provost of CEPT University, said, “CEPT University remains resolutely […]
A day after apprehending a 42-year-old Vejalpur witchdoctor and YouTuber on suspicion of plotting to kill and embezzle money from a Sanand business person, Sarkhej police has discovered that the man they apprehended is a serial killer who allegedly killed three members of a family in Surendranagar in 2023 and one person in the Ahmedabad […]
The Karyakar Survarna Mahotsav, marking 50 years of selfless service by Bochasanwasi Akshar Purshottam Sanstha (BAPS) volunteers, will culminate on December 7 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. One lakh volunteers will take part in the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the celebrations virtually. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) decided on Tuesday to rent out five historic step-wells in the old city area for wedding ceremonies and photo shoots. AMC’s Heritage and Recreational Committee will survey the properties before finalising the charges. At a meeting on Tuesday, the committee decided to rent out five step-wells in the old city […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch is conducting a thorough investigation into three registered cases of alleged medical fraud and subsequent deaths of two patients under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) at Khyati Multispecialty Hospital. The probe, led by senior officers, has already led to significant arrests, including the apprehension of one of the key suspects, […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative of the UNM Foundation under the Mehta Family’s Torrent Group, captivated audiences on Tuesday evening with an extraordinary display of talent and creativity. Held at a prominent venue in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, the event drew a large crowd eager to witness a variety of […]
Gujarat Congress President Shaktisinh Gohil has called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged scam at Khyati Multispeciality Hospital in Ahmedabad. The controversy revolves around the hospital’s reported manipulation of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme, luring vulnerable patients from rural areas into undergoing unnecessary medical procedures. Speaking during […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested two suspects involved in the theft of idols and cash from Shantinath Jain Derasar in Bilimora, Navsari district. Their arrests have also resolved multiple burglary cases across Mehsana, Ahmedabad and Valsad districts. The suspects, identified as Mohammed Aminur alias Bhayankar Mannankhan Pathan (30) and Yasin Kalam Sheikh (32), are […]
The centenary celebrations of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the esteemed spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sampradaya, have been turned into three case studies by the faculty at IIM Ahmedabad. These studies examine critical elements of the event, such as its vast scale, people management, leadership, and the execution of a mega project. The case studies […]
The ‘Perfecting Youth Session’ (PYS), a youth-focused lecture series aimed at preserving cultural and spiritual values, will celebrate its 200th session on December 01, 2024, at Karnavati Club, Ahmedabad. The session will run from 8 am to 1 pm and is expected to draw thousands of participants from across the country. Founded by Jainacharya Shri […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested five individuals in connection with the deaths of two beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) at Khyati Multispeciality Hospital. The accused were apprehended during raids carried out by ten teams across Gujarat and Rajasthan, with cyber units also involved in tracking their movements and communications. Among […]
Consulting and Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) emerged as the top preferred sectors for students, as per the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad’s (IIMA) consolidated summer placement report for the Class of 2026. Of the 394 students who participated in the PGP Batch of 2026 summer placement process, 150 secured internships in consulting, while […]
Greed and scamming commoners by convincing them for surgeries that they did not require and thereafter claiming money under the Union government’s PM-JAY scheme has created havoc in Gujarat. The Ahmedabad-based Khyati Multispeciality Hospital is under radar for conducting unnecessary angiography and angioplasty procedures. With three more deaths, the toll has now reached five. All […]
