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Satish Christian’s ever-smiling face has always reflected that for him his work, hairstyling, is a passion. On many days, he would work long hours during the peak of his career. But he never allowed tedium or tiredness to impact the joy he derived from his work. Even in times of personal joys and sorrows, India’s […]
The village, Borisana, 35 km from Gujarat’s Ahmedabad District, mourns in grief and anger after the death of two residents—Mahesh Girdhar Barot, 45 and Nagar Motibhai Senm, 59, who succumbed to cardiac arrest after unnecessary angioplasty procedures conducted on November 12 without their informed consent. Both men were beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri […]
A woman from a high-rise residential apartment in Bopal, Ahmedabad succumbed to burn injuries after a fire engulfed several floors of posh Iscon Platinum Apartment late on Friday night. Meena Shah lost her life. No other fatalities were reported even as over 100 persons were rescued. A few were sent to nearby hospitals as they […]
Gujarat’s battle with diabetes is getting worse, as evidenced by the 33 percent increase in anti-diabetic medication sales over the previous five years. According to data from Pharmarack, the Moving Annual Total (MAT) sales of anti-diabetic drugs increased dramatically from Rs 728 crore in October 2020 to Rs 970 crore in October 2024. This suggests […]
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has formed a four-member committee to investigate the death of second-year PGP student Akshith Bhukya, who was found dead in his hostel room on September 26. The committee’s formation follows widespread demands from both students and faculty for an independent inquiry into the tragic incident. Akshith, who was […]
Post-mortem reports have revealed that two patients who died after undergoing angioplasty procedures at Khyati Hospital in Bodakdev succumbed to “severe cardiac arrest.” The deceased have been identified as Nagar Senma, 59 and Mahesh Barot, 45, both residents of Borisana village in Mehsana’s Kadi taluka. The procedures were carried out on November 11. According to […]
More skeletons are tumbling out of the Khyati Multispeciality Hospital where two patients died after undergoing an angioplasty procedure. A FIR has been registered against the hospital which apparently does not even have the required operational licences. The hospital director Kartik Patel had gone to Australia for a holiday and he has been summoned back […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches on Thursday across 23 locations in poll-bound Maharashtra and neighbouring Gujarat as part of an investigation into a Rs 100 crore money laundering case involving a Malegaon-based trader. The accused trader allegedly used forged documents and fake Know Your Customer (KYC) details to open multiple bank accounts for illicit […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), in a joint operation with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Indian Navy, has seized more than 500 kg of illegal drugs in the Arabian Sea from an Iranian ship on Friday. Seven Iranians were arrested during the bust. The interception took place late last night off the coast […]
Rahul Gajjar, celebrated digital artist and photographer, passed away at the age of 64 on Wednesday night, following a prolonged battle with heart disease. Gajjar, known for his profound passion for visual arts and innovative expressions, was instrumental in helping the Heritage Trust document Champaner Fort, a contribution that was pivotal in the site being […]
“The government of Zimbabwe is promoting the concept of inclusive development and the slogan- ‘No One Is Left Behind,’” said Marcy M Dinha, deputy minister, Zimbabwe, at a conference held on the theme: “Inclusion in Diversity: Equity and Accessibility for All” in Ahmedabad. The four-day conference began on Thursday with 410 participants from 60 countries. […]
The Kanoria Centre for Arts (KCA), a pioneering institution in arts and culture, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the launch of the ‘Urmila Kailash Black Box’ – a new 1656 sq ft multifunctional space designed to host a wide range of artistic events. Sangita Jindal will inaugurate the space on 15 November, adding to […]
British band Coldplay has announced an additional India concert, this time in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The band is set to perform at the Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25 2025, shortly after concluding their three shows in Mumbai. Tickets for the newly added show will be available from 12 p.m. IST on November 16 via BookMyShow. […]
The Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Gujarat (CUG), Professor Rama Shanker Dubey, has been granted a one-year extension by the Central Government. The official order, issued on Monday, extends Professor Dubey’s tenure by an additional year under the powers vested by the Central University Act, 2009 and authorised by the President of India, […]
With the abrupt suspension of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa throwing a lengthy shadow over their plans, Indian students’ ambition to study in Canada has become more complex. The stoppage has significantly impacted the international education sector, as living expenses are soaring and visa requirements are becoming more stringent. Over the last six to […]
Data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reveals an 855% surge in asylum applications from India, with numbers rising from 4,330 in the 2021 fiscal year to 41,330 in 2023. By 2023, India became the fifth-largest nationality in terms of refugee applications filed in the United States, underscoring the increasing prominence of Indian nationals […]
Even as two persons lost lives after undergoing angioplasty under PMJAY at Khyati Multispeciality Hospital in Ahmedabad, it now emerges that CAG’s audit report of 2023 pointed out numerous irregularities in hospitals across Gujarat. All seven who underwent the angioplasty surgery were among 19 people from Borisana village in Kadi, North Gujarat. All the people […]
Two people lost their lives and one was injured after a massive explosion followed by a fire rocked the Koyali facility of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Gujarat Refinery in Vadodara on Monday afternoon. The fire, which started on Monday afternoon with an explosion in a benzene storage tank, spread to two additional tanks […]
Two persons lost their lives in Ahmedabad after undergoing angioplasty at Khyati Multispeciality Hospital under Prime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana on Monday night. Family members have alleged that the procedure to implant stents was done without their knowledge. Nagarbhai Motibhai Senam, 59 and Maheshbhai Girdharbhai Barot, 45, died. They were residents of Borisana village in […]
The Gujarat Government aims to implement the Liquid Waste Management Rules, 2024, which are currently in the drafting stage. The state government is expected to enforce these rules in the coming months. These rules address wastewater management issues across residential areas, urban local bodies and industrial areas across the state. The new rules will focus […]
