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Professor Comaralingam V. Ramakrishnan, father of Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan, passed away on Friday in Cambridge, United Kingdom, where he resided with his daughter Lalita, a scientist of international renown for her research on tuberculosis. He was 98 years old. Known affectionately as Prof CVR, he established the Department of Biochemistry at Maharaja Sayajirao University […]
Rohit Shetty, currently revelling in the success of his latest action-packed release, Singham Again, has recently shared that fans are eager for a sequel to his 2009 comedy All The Best. During an interview, Shetty revealed that he’s been receiving numerous requests from young fans and interviewers alike, urging him to create a follow-up to […]
Canada has unexpectedly ended its popular Student Direct Stream (SDS) programme, effective Friday, 8 November 2024, bringing a close to the fast-track study permit process that has helped thousands of international students quickly obtain visas. Launched in 2018 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the SDS programme aimed to simplify the visa application process […]
Actor and model Natasa Stankovic has responded to circulating rumours regarding her future plans and personal life, months after she and cricketer Hardik Pandya announced their separation. In a recent interview, Natasa clarified speculation about her potential return to her home country, Serbia, while reflecting on personal growth and her journey as a mother to […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged the presence of Khalistan supporters in Canada but clarified that they do not represent the entire Sikh community. His remarks came during Diwali celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa amidst ongoing diplomatic tensions with India over the death of Khalistan supporter Hardeep Singh Nijjar. “There are many supporters […]
The city police have announced the permanent closure of an 800-metre stretch of road from Batrisi Bhavan to Cargo Motors, following a request from the Sabarmati Ashram Redevelopment Project. The closure aims to support ongoing restoration and redevelopment efforts at the historic ashram. The official notification, issued by In-Charge Police Commissioner and Additional DGP Ajay […]
Despite recent school admission drives across 21 schools in Gujarat, the state continues to grapple with high student dropout rates, particularly in secondary education. Official figures released by the state’s Education Department reveal a concerning dropout rate of 23.28% among students in Class 9 and 10. This figure underscores the need for targeted initiatives to […]
Marking a month since the passing of India’s beloved industrialist Ratan Tata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartfelt tribute reflecting on Tata’s unparalleled contributions to Indian industry, philanthropy and society. The absence of Tata, a revered figure across generations, is “deeply felt across every segment of society,” Prime Minister Modi said. He noted that […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has formally declined to send its cricket team to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, citing security concerns. The Indian board has proposed that all their matches be relocated to Dubai instead. A source from the BCCI told a section of media: “This has been […]
In an irony of sorts, a ‘dry day’ has been announced in the Tapi district of Gujarat on November 20 and 23 keeping in mind the voting and counting in the neighbouring State of Maharashtra. What however does not seem to have been kept in mind is the fact that Gujarat has prohibition which means […]
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud received a ceremonial farewell in the Supreme Court on Friday as he retired from judicial service. The event, live-streamed from the Ceremonial Bench, saw a gathering of notable lawyers, including Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Kapil Sibal, who paid tribute to Justice Chandrachud’s contributions to the judiciary. In his […]
Bollywood Actress Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul, who celebrated their wedding in January 2023, have delighted fans by announcing they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the heartwarming news on Friday through a surprise Instagram post, celebrating the new addition to their family expected in early 2025. In a heartfelt joint post, […]
The laptop reportedly used by the ‘fake judge’ Morris Samuel Christian to issue fraudulent court orders has gone missing, local authorities have revealed. Christian, who was present in court after completing his remand, was arrested by Ahmedabad police in October for running a “fake” court in Gandhinagar for nearly six years. During his remand, it […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has sent its street vending policy back to the Town Planning (TP) Committee for further revision. Dewang Dani, Chairman of the AMC Standing Committee, confirmed that the street vending policy proposal has been put on hold and referred back for additional study. The revised policy, once approved, will allow registered […]
Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur has become the focus of media speculation, with rumours suggesting her involvement in the alleged rift between Bollywood’s renowned couple, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The rumours took root after the couple arrived separately at the recent wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, stirring chatter about trouble in their […]
A fire that took place at a spa within the Fortune complex on City Light Road, Surat, claimed the lives of two women from Sikkim on Wednesday evening, officials reported. The women, aged 24 and 30, succumbed to asphyxiation after inhaling smoke, police confirmed, with their bodies later discovered in the spa’s bathroom on the […]
India has accused Canada that it had blocked an Australian media outlet hours after it aired the press conference of External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Canada’s action of blocking the social media accounts and […]
The state of Telangana has implemented a one-year ban on the production, storage and sale of raw egg mayonnaise following a string of food poisoning cases, one of which proved fatal. The Telangana Food Safety Commissioner announced the ban in response to recent cases of severe illness linked to contaminated mayonnaise in street food. The […]
The Indian rupee declined by 6 paise, reaching a new record low of 84.37 against the US dollar, driven by weak domestic equity markets and continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows. Forex traders noted that investor sentiment was cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Additionally, a rise in global crude oil prices […]
A 70-year-old man from Gandhinagar contracted a Zika virus infection, after which he was treated and discharged from the hospital. According to a statement from the Gujarat Health Department on Thursday, the man was discharged from the hospital a week ago after fully recovering, even though the report confirming the Zika virus infection was received […]
