scorecardresearch
Thursday, May 9, 2024
TopicGujarat

Topic: Gujarat

Ahmedabad is getting Gurgaonised. SUVs, farmhouse parties, new money flex

Ahmedabad now has a new definition for almost everything. No, it's not just the addition of cheese to anything edible and the birth of 'Oreo Pakoda'.

AAP Gujarat chief by day, news show host by evening — Isudan Gadhvi prepares for ‘double role’

With Gadhvi relaunching career as a media person, AAP also hopes to arrest rapid erosion in its base in state by riding on his popularity as a news presenter.

Indulal Yajnik — beer-drinking ‘fakir’ & nationalist who started anti-Congress politics in Gujarat

Indulal Yajnik’s life was filled with dramatic twists and turns, from working with MK Gandhi to becoming one of the forerunners of anti-Congress politics in Gujarat.

Forced liquor ban is a bad Gandhian idea. CM Yogi right to not shove it down UP’s throat

In the 21st century, the anti-liquor movement is almost dead in the West. It is essential to reevaluate this stance in the context of contemporary society.

Karsandas Mulji led & won the most famous fight against Gujarati Vaishnavite leaders in 1862

A Vaishnav himself, Karsandas showed how priests exploited women sexually. It led to the Maharaj Libel Case, the 'greatest trial of modern times since the trial of Warren Hastings'.

On a 2- day visit, PM Modi to inaugrate development projects worth Rs 5,950 crore in Gujarat

The projects are of various government departments, including Indian Railways, Gujarat Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation among others, a government release said.

Gujarat cops arrest teacher, madrasa trustee after complaints of sodomy by students

Sources in Junagadh Police said the first complaint by a 17-year-old victim emboldened other boys to come forward; there may be more perpetrators, they said.

Gujarati botanist Jaykrishna Thakar gave plants Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit names. No Latin

Jaykrishna’s extensive collection of botanical samples was displayed to the Viceroy and other guests of the Kutch state and became a source of pride for Gujaratis.

How Gujarat spread Buddhism—Devnimori dig gives us a mahastupa, inscribed casket, coins

Organic remains wrapped in silk cloth were discovered during the dig at Devnimori. Archaeologists agreed that these are probably the sacred remains of Gautama Buddha.

Pakistan businesses soared in early 1950s compared to India. Gujarati Muslims were the reason

In 'No Birds of Passage', Michael O'Sullivan explores the history of Gujarati Muslim business communities like Bohras, Khojas and Memons.

On Camera

CEA Nageswaran says India’s FY24 growth could hit 8%, but World Bank warns this is ‘above potential’

Speaking at an event, World Bank country director Auguste Tano Kouamé said growth above potential would result in high inflation.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.