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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

Want Pure Petrol? Gadkari Says It Will Cost More

What if filling your vehicle with pure petrol suddenly became a premium choice? That is exactly what Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has suggested while defending India's ethanol-blending programme. His latest remarks have reignited the debate over E20 fuel, engine safety, mileage, and consumer choice. As millions…

MyLifeXP · Jul 16

Ahmedabad creates Guinness World Record by planting 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour using Miyawaki Method

Ahmedabad achieved a Guinness World Record for planting 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour. Over 25,000 volunteers participated in this extensive plantation drive at Bhadaj. The initiative utilized the Miyawaki method and indigenous plant species to boost urban greenery. This event is part of a larger tree-planting goal for the…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Ahmedabad 2036 Olympic bid carries Rs 34k-64k crore tag

AHMEDABAD: The twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar have unveiled their ambitious plan to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, with the final blueprint estimating costs between Rs 34,700 cr and Rs 64,000 cr.

The Times of India · Mar 26, 2025

'Gujarat has already started preparations': Amit Shah reaffirms India's 2036 Olympic bid

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Amit Shah virtually inaugurated the Rs 316.82 crore 'Para High Performance Centre' in Gandhinagar on Sunday, reiterating India's determination to host the 2036 Olympic Games. He also announced plans for the construction of 10 major stadiums at the Sardar Patel Sports Complex, adjacent to the Narendra…

The Times of India · Mar 9, 2025

HC issues notice as Mahesh Langa claims he was booked in ‘speculative case’

The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa has told the Gujarat High Court that the case filed against him by the Gandhinagar Police over obtaining “highly confidential government documents” through an alleged criminal conspiracy was “speculative in every sense”, LiveLaw reported.

Newslaundry · Jan 31, 2025

No social security, paid less than minimum wage: Tribal workers toil to keep Gujarat’s cities clean

Suraj Damor*, 26, first began migrating to Ahmedabad from Jhabua district in Madhya Pradesh when he was 17 years old. Damor, a Bhil Adivasi, would initially find daily wage construction work at labour nakas. In 2016, a relative told him about the opportunity of driving a door-to-door waste collection vehicle…

Newslaundry · Jan 27, 2025

Nagpur’s queen India’s pride: Divya Deshmukh is world junior chess champion

NAGPUR: Orange City’s chess queen Divya Deshmukh was crowned the new world junior girls champion at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on Thursday. In the 11-round World Junior Chess Championship, 18-year-old Divya lifted her maiden U-20 crown by collecting 10 points.

The Times of India · Jun 13, 2024

Divya Deshmukh beats Sachi Jain to maintain sole lead in World Junior Chess Championship

NEW DELHI: Top seed Divya Deshmukh maintained her sole lead by defeating fellow Indian Sachi Jain in the 10th round of the World Junior Girls' Chess Championship in Gandhinagar on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jun 12, 2024

Divya Deshmukh holds her fort well on top with sole lead in world junior chess

NAGPUR: Asian chess queen Divya Deshmukh won the seventh game of the World Junior championship to remain in sole lead with eight points from nine rounds at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jun 12, 2024