At 10 years, he learnt the art himself and now, 22-year-old Om Chitara a ninth-generation artist is among those keeping the dwindling art of Mata ni Pachhedi alive. Literally translating to Behind the Mother Goddess , Mata ni Pachhedi is a ritual textile paint
The Gujarat Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) on Saturday said it seized 1,250 tablets of allegedly fake hypertension medication and restricted for sale Rs 1.7 lakh worth of other suspect medications. A statement issued by the office of Health minis
An Indian national has been arrested in the US for his alleged role as a money mule in a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme targeting elderly victims. Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, 21, a native of Gujarat who was living in Jersey City, New Jersey, was detained in C
Indian energy companies are paying more than $23 per mmbtu for September LNG cargoes, among the highest prices for imports since 2022, as the Iran war disrupts global supplies. GAIL India and Gujarat State Petroleum Corp
The Gujarat Police Thursday booked the medical officer of Rajkot Civil Hospital on charges of physically and verbally abusing an on-duty woman resident doctor. In the wake of the incident, the health department replaced in-charge Medical Superintendent Dr Mona
In the aftermath of seven deaths due to contaminated liquor, authorities in Gujarat s Bhavnagar have warned the public against bottles of a whisky brand with a particular barcode. The move is ironic in a state that has been under prohibition since 1960s
The investigation into seven deaths due to contaminated liquor in Gujarat s Bhavnagar has revealed how an ill-informed attempt to distill liquor in the dry state turned fatal. Ironically, one of those allegedly involved in the liquor-making died in the tragedy
Ahmedabad-Bhagalpur Amrit Bharat train: Indian Railways is set to introduce a new Amrit Bharat Express between Bhagalpur and Ahmedabad. The new train will improve rail connectivity between Bihar and Gujarat
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has increased the maximum annual family income limit for students from the unreserved category seeking assistance under its Foreign Study Loan Scheme from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, officials said on Wednesday.The decision is ex
Red chutney is the backbone of Indian street food. Whether it is a hot plate of momos, parathas, pakode, chownmein, patties, or any other street staple, you ll find customers asking for its refills
Gujarat forest department has decided to secure two important pilgrimage sites located on hills after lion attack incidents were reported last month. On Tuesday the government deployed 25 wildlife trackers for the 24 7 monitoring of the three stairways of Moun
A cash officer of the State Bank of India (SBI) in Gujarat allegedly manipulated ATM and bank records to siphon off Rs 1.93 crore while the bank s system continued to show the cash as deposited. The Gujarat High Court has rejected his second successive bail pl
The BJP has assigned senior leaders key election responsibilities ahead of the 2027 assembly polls. General secretary Vinod Tawde will oversee the Uttar Pradesh campaign, while Satish Poonia will handle Punjab and Tarun Chugh will be in charge of Gujarat
In an unprecedented move following the controversial May 30 demolition drive at Surat s Nasir Nagar, the Gujarat government Tuesday proposed providing government housing at its own expense to 29 families whose homes were completely razed, and restoring 35 part
As she sits on a relay fast under a tarpaulin tent in the fields in Gujarat s Narmada district, Leela Vasava flips through a file of documents. Behind her, men and women sit silently, watching her
A day after announcing BJP national president Nitin Nabin s new team, the party has announced in-charges for three poll-bound states Gujarat, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Three Rajya Sabha MPs, considered strong organisational hands, have been appointed as in-cha
Government schools in Gujarat will provide free sanitary napkins every months to a million girl students studying from Classes 6 to 12 under a state government initiative aimed at improving menstrual hygiene and school attendance, the government said on Monday
A month ahead of the withdrawal of the Southwest monsoon from Gujarat, the South region has recorded over 100 per cent season s average rainfall till August 16 and the Kutch region is staring at a deficit at 29 per cent against last year s 65%. The normal with
A routine lodge stay in Vasai East turned out to be the base of an alleged cyber fraud network that defrauded people across nine states of more than 20 crore, police said. A tip-off from a lodge employee led Waliv police to raid the room on Wednesday and arres
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has placed its biggest bet on land pooling to tackle the city s housing crunch, hoping it can unlock up to 20 lakh homes. This policy is central to the Master Plan for Delhi (MPD) 2047, which was approved on Wednesday
Seven years, a trial, and a major electoral victory later, the message has returned to trouble Vasava, now AAP s state working president and one of its most prominent tribal voices in Gujarat. The 38-year-old leader is currently in jail following a separate Ju
Welcome to the Daily Catch-Up, your evening briefing from The Indian Express. Tata Group Chairman s tenure ends, bringing succession at India s business group into focus; Mumbai s Kurla landslide kills two and fresh NEET paper-leak probe uncovers and other top
A Hindu woman and a Muslim woman donated their kidneys to each other s husbands in Ahmedabad because donation by their relatives was not medically possible, Sterling Hospital in the city said. A 45-year-old Hindu man from Ahmedabad and a 42-year-old Muslim man
The Surat police have arrested gangster Rahul Mandal in connection with the murder of rival gangster Satish Maratha (Dhagde) from Surat Central Jail. Mandal, the alleged key accused behind the August 5 murder, was on Tuesday produced before the Surat district
Gujarat Municipal Commissioner M Nagarajan has been transferred out of Surat, more than two months after controversial demolitions in the city s Nasirnagar area left several people homeless. The Gujarat government issued the transfer orders late Tuesday, posti
The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Ahmedabad City Police has arrested two partners of Ahmedabad-based wholesale pharmaceuticals company on the charge of selling Codeine-based cough syrup (CBCS), a Schedule G drug, to at least one unlicensed firm outside
Kite flying is a beloved Indian tradition celebrating freedom and patriotism. Families gather on rooftops, enjoying the festive atmosphere and friendly competitions
The Gujarat government on Sunday said the state forest department will create a 100-hectare enclosure at Ambardi Safari Park in Amreli district to house lions involved in attacks on humans, as the state reports a recent rise in human-lion conflict. Around five
The Ahmedabad City Police after 1 am on Monday (August 10), confirmed that they had shot and injured the man who had been arrested on Sunday for allegedly raping a 23-year-old design student on the terrace of the building where she lives on rent. The incident
A 23-year-old student of interior design was allegedly raped by a security guard on the terrace of a housing society in Ahmedabad late on Saturday (August 8) evening, police said on Sunday. The woman, who lived in a rented apartment in the housing society alon
Celebrity relationships continue to capture public attention in 2026. From engagements and weddings to unexpected pairings, many high-profile couples are generating headlines and sparking conversations about modern love
Kathmandu, Nepal A digital platform has launched a new sports project in Nepal dedicated to one of the world s most popular cricket tournaments the Indian Premier League (IPL). The initiative by MOSTBET is an interactive sports prediction challenge where parti
Four reusable devices recognised by two international juries for refined industrial design Dateline BERLIN, 18 May 2026 Global vape brand ELFBAR said today that four products in its reusable vape lineup have been honoured by the German Design Award and the Int
Kathmandu, Nepal A digital IPL prediction challenge has concluded, and the grand prize a trip for three to the Indian Premier League (IPL) final has been awarded. The sports-focused project dedicated to the Indian Premier League (IPL) reported strong audience
Celebrity relationships continue to capture public attention in 2026. From engagements and weddings to unexpected pairings, many high-profile couples are generating headlines and sparking conversations about modern love
A 40 crore salary and a share of profits may look easy to compare, but payment timing, contract language, and the risk of a weak theatrical run can change which offer is actually worth more. An actor walks into a negotiation with two offers on the table
Kathmandu, Nepal A digital platform has launched a new sports project in Nepal dedicated to one of the world s most popular cricket tournaments the Indian Premier League (IPL). The initiative by MOSTBET is an interactive sports prediction challenge where parti
Four reusable devices recognised by two international juries for refined industrial design Dateline BERLIN, 18 May 2026 Global vape brand ELFBAR said today that four products in its reusable vape lineup have been honoured by the German Design Award and the Int
Kathmandu, Nepal A digital IPL prediction challenge has concluded, and the grand prize a trip for three to the Indian Premier League (IPL) final has been awarded. The sports-focused project dedicated to the Indian Premier League (IPL) reported strong audience
A 40 crore salary and a share of profits may look easy to compare, but payment timing, contract language, and the risk of a weak theatrical run can change which offer is actually worth more. An actor walks into a negotiation with two offers on the table