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Bullock cart delivered fuel to Air India flight when J.R.D Tata was carrying airmail from Karachi to Bombay; he stopped to refuel at Ahmedabad on October 15, 1932

Air India's aviation story began on October 15, 1932, when J.R.D. Tata piloted a De Havilland Puss Moth carrying airmail from Karachi to Ahmedabad and Bombay. During the Ahmedabad stop, petrol arrived in four-gallon cans on a bullock cart. The historic flight demonstrated how aircraft could help deliver mail between…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Garba in Vadodara and Ahmedabad: Which Grounds Welcome Outsiders

The Two Cities Are Not the Same EventVadodara's Garba is older in its civic identity and more spread across neighbourhood grounds, each with its own committee. Ahmedabad runs on a more consolidated model, with a handful of mega-venues, GMDC, Sindhu Bhavan Road, and the grounds near the riverfront, drawing crowds…

Times Life · Oct 14

Bellona Hospitality eyes 100 restaurants, Rs 650 crore revenue by FY30

The company operates a portfolio of six brands - Ishaara, Dobaara, Cha Hongkong Eating House, Eight, Allora Milano and Legume - across Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Lucknow.

The Economic Times · Oct 11

10 schools in Ahmedabad get bomb threats, turn out to be hoax after security checks

Ten private schools in Ahmedabad were targeted with bomb threat emails claiming connections to Khalistan National Army. The sender warned of potential bomb blasts at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi and Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Police and bomb detection teams conducted thorough security checks at the schools after the…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

'Rising Together' is India's vision for 2036 Olympic bid; presentation before IOC this month

India’s 2036 Olympics bid, centred on Ahmedabad, will be presented to the IOC’s Future Host Commission by the end of November under the theme “Rising Together.” India is among seven countries interested in hosting the Games. The IOC will assess venue plans, funding, public support, delivery capabilities and legacy. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Arijit Singh announces nine-city India tour in 2027

Arijit Singh has confirmed a nine-city tour for January to May 2027 to celebrate his 20 years in music. The tour will include performances in cities like Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Mumbai, among others. Each concert is designed with advanced features such as 360-degree audio and visual effects for an immersive…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: 480-metre, 36-metre-tall Sabarmati bridge completed as project gains pace

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has completed a 480-metre-long, 36-metre-high bridge over the Sabarmati River, the National High Speed Rail Corporation said Saturday. The bridge, supported by eight piers and featuring spans of up to 76 metres, uses the balanced cantilever method to cross the river without conventional scaffolding.

The Economic Times · Oct 3

2008 Ahmedabad bomb blasts: SC stays execution of death penalty of Indian Mujahideen operative

The Supreme Court stayed the death penatly of an Indian Mujahideen operative in connection with the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts that killed 56 people. The top court called for the trial court records in the case. The High Court had earlier upheld the death sentence after highlighting the scale…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Gujarat HC denies temporary bail to Asaram to meet his ailing wife

The Gujarat High Court has rejected self-styled godman Asaram's request for temporary bail to see his critically ill wife, citing medical reports that indicate her health is on the mend with a discharge anticipated soon. This ruling marks the second denial of bail within a month as Asaram's appeal against…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Bullet train: First steel bridge set up in Maharashtra after being transported over 1,000 km

A 100-meter-long steel bridge for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has been successfully installed in Thane. This bridge, weighing 1,405 metric tonnes, is the first of its kind in Maharashtra. It was transported from a workshop in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, and assembled on-site after traveling 1,300 kilometers. Sixteen out of…

The Economic Times · Sep 29