When the principal failed to convince her family, he approached the Bodakdev police station’s She-Team for assistance Ahmedabad: When her Class 8 results were declared, a bright young student scored good marks and was looking forward to continuing her education. But her parents and grandfather had other plans. Despite her strong academic performance, the girl…
Ahmedabad: A petty clash over the key of a ‘Bullet’ motorcycle ended in murder in Vautha village of Dholka taluka on Friday.The sleepy village was rocked by violence when a furious row erupted between 48-year-old Ganpat Vaghela, a resident of Vejalpur, and 29-year-old Pratap Purbhiya, a native of the village currently residing in Sarkhej. What…
‘Rubber girl’ and her anchor: Anvi with her proud father Vijay Zanzrukia. Having taken to swimming, her next goal is to qualify for Special Olympics 2027 When Anvi Zanzrukia folds herself into a yoga pose, audiences see only the body that bends with ease. What they do not see is where it began: a sleepless…
‘Rubber girl’ and her anchor: Anvi with her proud father Vijay Zanzrukia. Having taken to swimming, her next goal is to qualify for Special Olympics 2027 When Anvi Zanzrukia folds herself into a yoga pose, audiences see only the body that bends with ease. What they do not see is where it began: a sleepless…
Ahmedabad: The AMC has launched a tax-linked policy to clear the city’s congested streets, following high court directives to prevent roadside parking outside commercial complexes.The AMC has already sent notices to 200 major establishments — malls, multiplexes, and luxury hotels — with a straightforward offer. The corporation is offering a 100% property tax exemption on…
A mass yoga session was held at GIFT City in Gandhinagar Ahmedabad: Physiotherapy experts in Gujarat are highlighting a growing trend of integrating yoga principles into modern rehabilitation and preventive healthcare, particularly for older adults. Dr Nilima Patel, former principal of the Government Physiotherapy College in Vadodara, has been championing what she calls “physio-yoga” for…
Ahmedabad: Despite global tariff-related headwinds, Ahmedabad district has crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore export milestone for the first time, posting exports worth Rs 1.05 lakh crore in FY 2025-26. The district added nearly Rs 8,000 crore in export value over FY25. Experts said a diversified manufacturing base and currency depreciation were among factors responsible.Directorate…
Ahmedabad: A 49-year-old teacher was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 13-year-old boy inside the school’s computer laboratory on Wednesday, police said. The accused is a teacher in a Dholka school. He has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (Pocso) and for criminal intimidation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.According to…
Ahmedabad: The city recorded a maximum temperature of 40°C on Saturday, which was 2.1 degrees above normal. At 29°C, the minimum temperature was 1.4 degrees above normal. At 8.30am, the relative humidity (RH) was at 61%, whereas at 5.30pm, it was 36%. According to the Met department forecast, the city may record maximum temperature of…
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat govt’s Fee Regulation Committee (FRC) has issued a show-cause notice to Prakash Higher Secondary School in Bodakdev over allegations of collecting fees higher than those approved for the 2026-27 academic year.The notice follows multiple complaints from parents claiming that the school charged excess fees. The FRC has directed the school authorities to…
