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Durban's Indian Diaspora: How KwaZulu-Natal Became Home to a Community That Never Forgot India

The Crossing That Was Never Meant to Be PermanentIn November 1860, a ship called the Truro docked at Port Natal carrying 342 Indians from Madras. They had signed five-year indenture contracts to work the sugar cane fields of the Natal colony. The British needed labour after emancipation freed enslaved Africans.…

Times Life · Aug 29

Home Minister Amit Shah holds review meet on India's 2030 CWG preparations, 2036 Olympic bid

Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed India's future sporting event preparations. Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games after two decades. The city is also bidding for the 2036 Olympic Games. Preparations for the 2029 Police and Fire Games are also underway. India aims to become a global sporting destination through…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

India's Mugger Crocodile Is Thriving in Urban Waterways, and What That Tells Us About Adaptation

An Ancient Animal in a Changed WorldCrocodylus palustris, the mugger crocodile, has been swimming through the Indian subcontinent's rivers for roughly 26 million years. Today, a significant number of them are swimming through sewage-fed lakes on the edges of Ahmedabad, irrigation channels outside Vadodara, and the silted reservoirs that supply…

Times Life · Aug 28

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From Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 2 lakh crore: Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train cost doubles; Here’s what’s behind the massive rise

The cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has nearly doubled to Rs 2.1 lakh crore. The revised estimate was presented to the Cabinet for approval on Tuesday. Delays in land acquisition and the procurement of train sets have contributed to the significant cost escalation. The entire corridor is now…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Why Smart Casual Dressing in Indian Office Culture Is Far More Complicated for Women

What the Memo Said to HimThe circular went out on a Tuesday. "Formal attire is no longer mandatory. Smart casual is now acceptable for all employees." For most men in the office, this required approximately one decision: swap the formal trouser for chinos, keep the collared shirt, done. The silhouette…

Times Life · Aug 26

Silver, Swarovski and ₹999 Rakhis: Indians are giving the humble festival thread a luxe upgrade

Instamart reports a twenty-fold increase in premium rakhi demand this year. Searches for jewelry brands like Kalyan Jewellers and Palmonas have tripled. The platform offers a wider selection and additional incentives for customers. Lucknow and Ahmedabad are leading markets for these premium rakhi purchases. Customers are increasingly starting their Rakhi…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

The Indian Heritage Trail in Kenya: How a Railway Built a Diaspora That Never Left

The Line That Cost 2,500 LivesBetween 1896 and 1901, the British colonial government shipped roughly 32,000 workers from India, most of them from Punjab and Gujarat, to build a railway across 900 kilometres of East African terrain. They called it the Uganda Railway. Winston Churchill, who visited the finished line…

Times Life · Aug 24

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BRICS sports ministers adopt joint declaration in Visakhapatnam meeting

BRICS Sports Ministers adopted a Joint Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to sports cooperation. India's Union Minister called for a BRICS Sporting Partnership beyond declarations. Three key initiatives were advanced to deepen cooperation in sports and technology. Udaipur will host the BRICS Sports Manufacturing Conclave, focusing on innovation and trade. Ahmedabad…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Unsuspecting landowner got income tax notice as his land was sold for Rs 6.82 crore cash by someone via forged sale deed; he fights back and wins tax case in ITAT Ahmedabad on this ground

For Rs 6.82 crore cash notorious land grabbing gang sold land via forged sale deed with forged signature of landowner; however landowner got tax notice for not reporting sale of land; ITAT Ahmedabad cancels tax notice on this ground. Read the article.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train nears completion: Diamond-inspired Surat station takes shape; foundation work underway at BKC station

Construction on India's first bullet train corridor shows significant progress. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project is nearing its August 2027 launch. Underground work at Mumbai's BKC station is nearing completion. Surat station's structure is finished, with interior work now underway. This corridor will connect major cities and industrial hubs across…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Martyrs, women and underground rebels: How Ahmedabad played key role in India's freedom struggle

Ahmedabad significantly contributed to India's freedom struggle during the Quit India Movement. Students Umakant Kadia and Vinod Kinariwala became martyrs for their bravery. Women leaders actively distributed publications and organized nationalist demonstrations. Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March began from Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Ashram in 1930. Underground resistance leaders coordinated activities from Khadia…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

NRI used NRE account to buy Rs 79 lakh property, got ‘unexplained cash’ tax notice; ITAT Ahmedabad grants full relief

NRI used money from his NRE bank a/c to buy property for Rs 79 lakh, files no ITR; tax dept sent notice for unexplained cash; he wins case in ITAT Ahmedabad

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Vadnagar, Gujarat's Most Historically Layered Ancient Town, Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight

Twenty-Two Floors Going DownMost heritage towns in India give you one era. Hampi is Vijayanagara. Fatehpur Sikri is Mughal. Vadnagar is something stranger: a single town in northern Gujarat where archaeologists have identified twenty-two distinct layers of human settlement, stacked one on top of the other like sediment, going back…

Times Life · Aug 12

Ahmedabad Weather Today, August 11: Check the latest IMD rain alert for Gujarat

Weather today at Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad is likely to see light to moderate rain and thundershowers on August 11, with the IMD warning of isolated lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in parts of northeast Gujarat, including Aravalli, Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar and Chhota…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

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Times Life · Aug 11

Dholavira Is Still Empty, and That Is the Only Reason You Should Go to This UNESCO Harappan Site Now

The city that outlasted everything except being knownDholavira has been standing, in one form or another, for five thousand years. It outlasted the civilisation that built it. It outlasted the river that fed it. It outlasted the scholarship that ignored it for decades while Mohenjo-daro and Harappa collected all the…

Times Life · Aug 11

Champaner, Lothal, and Modhera: Gujarat's Three Sites That Rewrite Indian Civilisation's History

The city that was already ancient when history beganYou arrive at Lothal expecting ruins. What you find is a city. Not the idea of one, the actual grid of it, the drainage channels running parallel to streets, the raised citadel platform, the brick-lined dock that archaeologists date to around 2400…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Sold land for Rs 7.24 crore, paid no tax, received income tax notice; Know how Google Earth photos and revenue records helped taxpayer to win this case in ITAT Ahmedabad

Family member sold his 1/3rd share of agricultural land for Rs 7.24 crore, pays no tax, tax dept sent notice, he wins case in ITAT Ahmedabad; Know how Google earth photos and Revenue Records helped him win. Read the article.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

'I hate the name Narendra': Indian boxer tells PM Modi what Pakistani opponent said after defeat

Indian boxer Narender Berwal shared a humorous anecdote with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about a Pakistani boxer who became frustrated by repeatedly encountering the name Narendra. Berwal won silver in the men's 90+ kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026, where India recorded its best-ever boxing performance with 10 medals.…

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The Economic Times · Aug 10

Ahmedabad's special ops seizes 5,050 bottles of Codeine syrup, books pharma firms

Ahmedabad SOG seized over five thousand bottles of cough syrup. A case was registered under the NDPS Act for illegal supply. The investigation revealed an unlicensed supplier and a recipient company in Mizoram. Authorities are tracing the distribution network and identifying other involved parties. Further inquiries are underway to determine…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

India’s unsold home inventory is piling up in premium segments: Report

Unsold housing inventory in India increased by four percent by mid-2026. Lower-priced homes saw continued absorption, while premium segments experienced inventory growth. The time to sell existing stock slightly increased due to rising inventory and flat sales. Ahmedabad and the National Capital Region showed the longest inventory clearance times. Pune…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Bonus issue alert! This smallcap infra stock that jumped 50% in a month has declared 1:1 bonus issue

Chavda Infra has announced a 1:1 bonus issue, with shareholders set to receive one additional share for every share held. The Ahmedabad-based infrastructure company’s stock has surged 53% in a month and 71% from its 52-week low, taking its market capitalisation above Rs 439 crore.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Railways Japan Tour Package 2026: Explore Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Mount Fuji & Hiroshima for Rs 3.5 lakh with flights, hotels, buses, meals, guide and insurance included

IRCTC offers meticulously crafted tour packages to Japan specifically designed for Indian travelers. The all-inclusive packages encompass flights, accommodations, meals, and guided tours. Notable upcoming tours feature an extensive 8-night itinerary departing from Delhi and a 9-night adventure starting from Ahmedabad, highlighting iconic locations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Mount…

Times Life · Aug 6

Gujarat's Hidden Stepwells: 5 Ancient Vav Sites That Are Free, Quiet, and Worth Every Detour

Rani ki Vav, Patan, The One That Earned a UNESCO Badge and Still Gets IgnoredPatan is 125 kilometres north of Ahmedabad. The drive takes under two hours. Rani ki Vav was built in the 11th century by Queen Udayamati of the Solanki dynasty as a memorial to her husband, King…

Times Life · Aug 6

Seven Ancient Stepwells Across India That Rival Adalaj in Architecture and Heritage

Rani ki Vav, Patan, GujaratRani ki Vav has 800 sculpted panels descending seven storeys into the earth, and UNESCO put it on the World Heritage list in 2014 for exactly that reason. Queen Udayamati commissioned it in the 11th century as a memorial to her husband, King Bhimdev I of…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

"Proud moment for Indian basketball": BFI Secretary General Gill ahead of FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad will host the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026, marking India's return after twenty-two years. This event highlights world-class infrastructure and talent development initiatives for Indian basketball. Sixteen teams, including defending champions Australia, will compete in the tournament. The Indian team aims for a better performance, leveraging home-court advantage and…

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