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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world

Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat

The Independent UK · Oct 18

How Geckos, Turtles and Monitor Lizards Are Smuggled Out of India

The Animals Most TargetedIndia's three most trafficked reptiles each have a different reason for their value. The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is prized in the exotic pet trade across Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States for its geometric shell patterning. The tokay gecko (Gekko gecko), found across northeastern…

Times Life · Oct 17

Bet Dwarka Corridor: Underwater darshan, 108-foot Krishna statue, how Gujarat plans to transform Krishna's land

Gujarat's proposed Bet Dwarka corridor aims to improve pilgrimage facilities and tourism infrastructure around the island associated with Lord Krishna. The plan includes a heritage street, a proposed 108-foot Krishna statue and underwater viewing experiences linked to Dwarka's submerged past. Building on the Sudarshan Setu connection, the project seeks to…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

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

Why Garba Is Danced in a Circle Around a Lamp

The Lamp at the Centre Is Not DecorationThe clay pot placed at the heart of the Garba circle is called the Garbha Deep, the womb lamp. A flame burns inside it, visible through small perforations in the clay. The pot is not a stage prop. It is the deity. In…

Times Life · Oct 14

From Gujarat to bypolls, Amit Shah uses BJP wins to hit back at Rahul on SIR

Amit Shah announced the BJP's significant victory in the recent municipal elections in Gujarat. The BJP secured 38 out of 44 seats in Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation. The Aam Aadmi Party contested all seats but forfeited its security deposits. Shah criticized Rahul Gandhi for Congress's ongoing electoral failures in Gujarat and…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Lalita Panchami 2026: Date, Tithi, Puja Vidhi and Significance

The date of Lalita Panchami 2026 will fall on Thursday, October 15, during the period of Sharad Navratri. This holy day is dedicated to Goddess Lalita, who is also known as Tripura Sundari and Shodashi. This is a day of Shakti puja, fasting, and prayers for gaining wisdom, strength, and…

MyLifeXP · Oct 13

Chewing gum is not an eatable item says Gujarat HC: Bubble gum is not swallowed hence it attracts higher 12.5% tax, rules court

Gujarat High Court has ruled that chewing gum cannot be classified as an edible sweet or sweetmeat under state Value Added Tax provisions because consumers do not swallow the rubber base. Reversing an order by the state VAT tribunal, a division bench held that the product attracts a higher 12.5%…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Why Garba Has a Kalash at Its Centre: The Hidden Truth

Garba looks like a celebration filled with music, colourful outfits and rhythmic movements. But have you ever wondered why people dance in circles or why a decorated kalash is sometimes placed at the centre? These traditions carry deeper symbolic meanings connected to creation, time and divine feminine energy. During Navratri,…

MyLifeXP · Oct 11

Suzlon investing Rs 550 crore to set up 3 AI-powered wind blade factories in Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu

Suzlon Group plans to invest Rs 550 crore in three new AI-powered blade factories across India. These facilities will enhance production capabilities and meet rising domestic wind industry demands. Two factories will be located in Gujarat and Karnataka, while the third will be in Tamil Nadu.

The Economic Times · Oct 11