News for '-vadodara'

Sreesanth likely to play for Kerala

Sreesanth likely to play for Kerala

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Named among probables for Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament.

Air India's 3 more flights bring back 688 Indians from Ukraine

Air India's 3 more flights bring back 688 Indians from Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Indian evacuation flights are operating out of Bucharest and Budapest. The government is not charging the rescued citizens for the evacuation flights.

Have you heard of the alum Ganesha?

Have you heard of the alum Ganesha?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Wishal Soni talks about his eco-friendly, pocket-happy model to save the environment.

BJP corporator tied to a tree, thrashed over demolition of a slum

BJP corporator tied to a tree, thrashed over demolition of a slum

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The corporator was seen tied to a tree in Bapod area and pleading with the people gathered around him that he had no knowledge about the civic body's decision to raze the slum.

MHA invites applications for citizenship from non-Muslim refugees

MHA invites applications for citizenship from non-Muslim refugees

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The Union home ministry issued a notification in this effect for immediate implementation of the order under the Citizenship Act 1955 and Rules framed under the law in 2009 even though the rules under the Citizenship Amendment Act enacted in 2019 are yet to be framed by the government.

Why coronavirus cases spiked in Gujarat

Why coronavirus cases spiked in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The second highest number of coronavirus cases in the country. The worst mortality rate among states. A none too impressive recovery rate. Surely this doesn't speak highly of the famed Gujarat model, so what went wrong?

Voting underway for 6 municipal corporations in Guj

Voting underway for 6 municipal corporations in Guj

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

The main contest is between the BJP, which has ruled the six corporations for last several terms, and the main opposition Congress.

Warrant against Mallika Sherawat in obscenity case

Warrant against Mallika Sherawat in obscenity case

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

A Vadodara court on Monday issued a bailable warrant against Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat in connection with an obscenity case.

Guj scientist denied entry into US Garba over 'non-Hindu name'

Guj scientist denied entry into US Garba over 'non-Hindu name'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

He and his friends were denied entry on the ground that they were 'Ismaili, Vohra and Sindhis', Jani said.

Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai U-19 squad for one-day tourney

Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai U-19 squad for one-day tourney

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, was named in Mumbai's Under-19 squad for the sixth All India Under-19 J Y Lele Invitational One-Day tournament, in Vadodara, starting September 16. Mumbai will be led by Suved Parkar.

Bomb remark 'misunderstanding': Indian accused of threat in US

Bomb remark 'misunderstanding': Indian accused of threat in US

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

When Vadodara businessman P Radhakrishnan was told he could not get his bag back when he was offloaded from a flight in the US, he asked the ticketing agent a question. The next thing he knew, he was under arrest, accused of 'terrorising.'

Yusuf Pathan gets hitched in quiet ceremony in Mumbai

Yusuf Pathan gets hitched in quiet ceremony in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Out-of-favour India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan tied the knot with fiancee Afreen, at a family function in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Waiting in bank queue, girl accidentally shot at by security guard

Waiting in bank queue, girl accidentally shot at by security guard

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Ramila Jamra sustained a bullet injury in the leg when the service rifle of security guard went off accidentally outside a branch of Central Bank of India on Wednesday.

Parents drive 2,000 km for army officer's funeral

Parents drive 2,000 km for army officer's funeral

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Col N S Bal, who had earned a Shaurya Chakra and ran marathons despite battling cancer, died on Thursday at a hospital in Bengaluru, officials said.

Efforts on to cap ONGC well blowout

Efforts on to cap ONGC well blowout

Rediff.com8 Aug 2009

A day after a major blowout at a well of the Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) near Vadodara, operations to arrest the gas leakage continued on Saturday even as the crisis management team reached the site to take stock of the situation.

This tiny Gujarat village has over Rs 1000 cr in NRI deposits

This tiny Gujarat village has over Rs 1000 cr in NRI deposits

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Rich flow of funds has made Dharmaj one of the richest and most literate villages not only in the state but across the country

3 Gujarat workers return home after being held in Angola

3 Gujarat workers return home after being held in Angola

Rediff.com3 Jun 2012

Two workers from Vadodara, who were recently released from jail by Angolan authorities along with others, returned to the city on Saturday night and reunited with their families. Three workers from Gujarat, out of the total 26 workers who were recently released from jail by Angolan authorities, returned to the state. Jignesh Prajapati and Ashish Maheshwari from Vadodara arrived at the civilian Harni airport on Saturday. One Mukesh Nakum is from Jamnagar.

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Intelligent tools are being deployed to detect content pirated from OTT platforms.

Will Priyanka contest from Varanasi?

Will Priyanka contest from Varanasi?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Will 'Bhaiyyaji', as Priyanka is called in UP, contest against Modi?

My vote, my style! Readers share election day pics

My vote, my style! Readers share election day pics

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Elections are here and we want to know what you wore when you cast your vote!

Modi govt selling India's 'crown jewels': Rahul on NMP

Modi govt selling India's 'crown jewels': Rahul on NMP

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Gandhi said that the BJP government has clearly mishandled the economy that was built by the United Progressive Alliance government, and is now resorting to selling the country's assets as a "last resort" to generate some money.

Air India announces new flights to meet summer rush

Air India announces new flights to meet summer rush

Rediff.com22 May 2019

According to Air India, the number of flights per week would be increased on routes such as Delhi-Bengaluru-Delhi, Delhi-Amritsar-Delhi, Chennai-Ahmedabad-Chennai and Chennai-Kolkata-Chennai.

How I lost 14 kg in 6 months

How I lost 14 kg in 6 months

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Arpit Hathi reveals how he did it!

Will BJP target Robert Vadra to get at Priyanka?

Will BJP target Robert Vadra to get at Priyanka?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

While some in the Congress were apprehensive that land grab allegations against her husband Robert Vadra could turn out to be Priyanka's Achilles heel, much of the BJP leadership opted not to bring up the issue at the current juncture.

After Brussels blasts, IndiGo receives bomb threats for 11 flights

After Brussels blasts, IndiGo receives bomb threats for 11 flights

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Another nine Indigo flights came under the scanner after warnings that they have bombs on board.

Indigo flight makes emergency landing after bird hit

Indigo flight makes emergency landing after bird hit

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Minutes after take-off, a Delhi-bound Indigo flight with a Union minister on board made an emergency landing at the Harni airport in Vadodara on Wednesday after suffering a bird hit.

Bowlers help India women complete whitewash against SA

Bowlers help India women complete whitewash against SA

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

India were able to defend a modest 146 by bowling out South Africa for 140 in 48 overs.

After Modi, Jaitley adopts villages in Gujarat

After Modi, Jaitley adopts villages in Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Vadodara District Collector Vinod Rao told PTI that he received a letter in this regard from Jaitley on Wednesday.

Debutant Priya Punia powers India to emphatic win

Debutant Priya Punia powers India to emphatic win

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Punia got the chance to play her maiden ODI after star opener Mandhana was ruled out on the eve of the game

24 new ministers take oath in Gujarat, team Rupani out

24 new ministers take oath in Gujarat, team Rupani out

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath to 10 cabinet ministers and 14 ministers of state, including five ministers of state with independent charge.

Cyclone Tauktae: Death toll in Gujarat goes up to 79

Cyclone Tauktae: Death toll in Gujarat goes up to 79

Rediff.com21 May 2021

As many as 79 people have lost their lives in incidents related to cyclone Tauktae in different parts of Gujarat, officials said on Thursday as the authorities carried out restoration work in affected areas and launched damage assessment exercise.

Polling begins for by-elections in 3 Lok Sabha, 33 assembly seats

Polling begins for by-elections in 3 Lok Sabha, 33 assembly seats

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Voting is underway in three Lok Sabha and 33 assembly seats across 10 states where by-elections are being held on Saturday.

Gujarat develops India's swankiest bus station!

Gujarat develops India's swankiest bus station!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

A world-class bus terminal has redrawn the architectural landscape of Vadodara.

Blow for Congress ahead of RS polls as 2 Gujarat MLAs resign

Blow for Congress ahead of RS polls as 2 Gujarat MLAs resign

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The Congress has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to break the opposition party to win the Rajya Sabha polls.

Sia Parikh Stuns Cannes

Sia Parikh Stuns Cannes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Indian American teen Sia Parikh, who made her debut on the Cannes red carpet, talks about her life journey.

Police complaints filed against Vir Das for US show

Police complaints filed against Vir Das for US show

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The well-known satirist, who has issued a statement saying his comments weren't intended to insult the country, found backing from Trinamool Congress member Mahua Moitra as well as Congress leaders Kapil Sibal and Shashi Tharoor.

Petronet to market natural gas

Petronet to market natural gas

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The company is also looking to expand the supply of gas by roads and is evaluating creation of small storage hubs along the highways.

IMD may deploy cutting-edge tech to forecast weather accurately

IMD may deploy cutting-edge tech to forecast weather accurately

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

IMD has decided to increasingly use cutting-edge technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in forecasting, both to avoid such glitches and to counter the disruption of normal seasonal patterns as a result of climate change. It has formed various internal sub-groups of senior officials and meteorologists to decide on how best to use AI and ML in predicting cyclone intensity, and in making short-range weather forecasts (those valid for up to three hours) as well as long-range forecasts.

Video: Body builders walk the ramp

Video: Body builders walk the ramp

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

In a unique competition, body builders and models strutted their stuff in Vadodara in Gujarat

Gujarat HC notice to US firm on PIL seeking ban on Pokemon Go

Gujarat HC notice to US firm on PIL seeking ban on Pokemon Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

A division bench of Chief Justice Subhash Reddy and Justice V M Pancholi also issued notices to the state and central governments.