Filmmaker Ketan Mehta chose Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play the lead role in his upcoming biographical drama “Manjhi- The Mountain Man” for his intense eyes. Mehta had seen Siddiqui’s films and was convinced that the actor was perfect to portray the role. “After I wrote the script, Nawazuddin came to my mind. He is a brilliant […]
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Mortal remains of Suvra Mukherjee consigned to flames
Friends and family, besides top dignitaries today bid farewell to President Pranab Mukherjee’s wife Suvra whose mortal remains were consigned to flames here. The body was taken to the Lodhi Road electric crematorium from 13, Talkatora Road, the residence of Abhijeet Mukherjee, the President’s son, where it was kept to enable people to pay their […]
Pakistan invites Kashmiri separatists for talks ahead of NSA meet
The Pakistan High Commission has invited Kashmiri separatist leaders for consultations with Sartaj Aziz ahead of the National Security Advisor-level talks with India in New Delhi next week. The Pakistan High Commission extended the invitation to the separatist leaders including chairmen of both factions of Hurriyat Conference yesterday. Spokesman of the Geelani-led faction Ayaz Akbar […]
Swine flu cases reported in Ahmedabad
Once again swine flu cases are reported in Ahmedabad city with three H1N1 cases from different hospitals over the past two days. Two male patients were registered in a private hospital in Sola and a 43-year-old man is on ventilator at a superspeciality hospital in Vastrapur. Two swine flu patients of Gujart died during this […]
Asin and Abhishek’s Ahmedabad “ALL IS WELL” journey
Today in Ahmedabad, starcast of Abhishek Bachchan, Asin Thottumkal and director Umesh Shukla visited for promotion of their upcoming film ALL IS WELL. They interacted with media and shared their experience of working on the movie. Abhishek said “Hapte Mein 4 Shanivaar Hone Chhahiye”. He added I like Gujarati food very much had lunch in […]
Ahmedabad: Innova car suddenly caught fire; scene of traffic jam
Today afternoon around 3 pm in Ahmedabad, on SG Highway near YMCA one Innova car suddenly caught fire. There were no casualties in this accident. Scene of traffic jam was created. Fire fighters rushed to the spot and tried to control fire.
Shankersinh Vaghela blames PM Modi of adopting double standards
Today Congress leader Shankersinh Vaghela criticised PM Narendra Modi of adopting “double standard”as he refused to wear Muslim skull-cap in Ahmedabad during his sadbhavna campaign. He visited Abu Dhabi’s Jama Masjid to lure investments in India. “It is just double standard and highly shameful,” added Vaghela. On Modi’s claim that Abu Dhabi’s rulers announced to […]
PM’s Dubai speech on Terrorism, Taliban and humanity
Pitching for a “decisive battle” against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday night asked countries to choose if they are with sponsors of the menace or against them as he underlined that dialogue is the only way to resolve all issues with neighbors.Around 50,000 Indians were at the Dubai International Cricket stadium. PM said […]
Gujarat CM expressed condolences over demise of Mrs Mukherjee
Today, Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel expressed her heartfelt condolences to President Pranab Mukherjee on the sad demise of the First Lady Mrs Suvra Mukherjee. May her soul Rest in Peace.
Ahmedabad’s Sardar Patel Stadium at Motera will undergo renovation
In Ahmedabad, Cricket ground Sardar Patel Stadium located at Sabarmati, Motera will undergo renovation. Soon renovation work of Motera Stadium will be commenced and the stadium that was built in 1983 will go under complete refurbishment. Gujarat Cricket Association’s decision to demolish and rebuild the iconic Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium at Motera. Also, Gujarat High […]