Published on November 14, 2023 Ahmedabad: With a high number of sudden deaths this year - several of which are suspected to be linked to cardiovascular issues - the focus of World Diabetes Day, observed annually on November 14, is on the impact of blood sugar on heart health. City-based experts said that while no … Continue reading Diabetes rising among the young
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Aviation forensics gets wings in India
Published on November 13, 2023 AHMEDABAD: In July this year, hacker groups targeted websites of London and Birmingham airports. Closer home, in 2021 Air India revealed a major data breach with details of 45 lakh customers including passport and credit card numbers made available online. These are just indicative incidents, as cutting-edge technology is making … Continue reading Aviation forensics gets wings in India
Diwali surprise: Afghan cricketer’s 3am gesture wins hearts in Ahmedabad
Published on November 13, 2023 AHMEDABAD: The enchantment of Diwali reached new heights for Amdavadis as a video purportedly featuring an Afghan cricketer's compassionate gesture during the Festival of Lights gained widespread attention. By sheer chance, Love Shah, a resident of Ahmedabad, witnessed 22-year-old Rahmanullah Gurbaz quietly distributing money to the homeless near Doordarshan Tower … Continue reading Diwali surprise: Afghan cricketer’s 3am gesture wins hearts in Ahmedabad
What ails young hearts? Not love, it’s tobacco and fat!
Published on November 5, 2023 AHMEDABAD: While the poets may sing paeans about heart and love, that’s not what ails the young hearts in Gujarat. Rather, it is fat and tobacco, indicates analysis of patients at the UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre (UNMICRC). An analysis of the patients below 40 years in … Continue reading What ails young hearts? Not love, it’s tobacco and fat!
Gujarat’s labour force rises 8.5% points in 5 years
Published on October 31, 2023 AHMEDABAD: The latest edition of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) covering the period of July 2022 to June 2023 pegged the total labour force participation rate (LFPR) for the state at 48.1% which means that nearly half the population of the state is engaged in paid economic activities. The rate … Continue reading Gujarat’s labour force rises 8.5% points in 5 years
1 domestic violence distress call every 5 mins
Published on October 30, 2023 AHMEDABAD: A 29-year-old woman from Vejalpur called up Abhayam 181 women's helpline earlier this month to report frequent beating by her husband. "The man, a stockbroker, had lost money in a couple of deals and the family bore the brunt of the frustration. The woman initially kept mum fearing loss … Continue reading 1 domestic violence distress call every 5 mins
Inani wins chess gold at Para Asiad
Published on October 29, 2023 AHMEDABAD: It was a historic day for blind chess in the country. The Indian contingent bagged seven medals in a day at the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. All three winners of the Men's Individual Rapid Visually Impaired (VI) B1 category were from India.For Gujarat, three players won … Continue reading Inani wins chess gold at Para Asiad
‘Sleep apnea led to discovery of stroke’
Published on October 29, 2023 Ahmedabad: Meet Rohit Shukla, a 39-year-old professional from Ahmedabad, with a powerful message about the importance of recognizing health warning signs. For Shukla, his seemingly harmless snoring turned out to be a sign of something far more serious – obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This condition led to a brain stroke, … Continue reading ‘Sleep apnea led to discovery of stroke’
NID’s play area plan puts fun in crowdfunding
Published on October 28, 2023 Ahmedabad: Sanjushree Subhash and Jai Shrivardhankar, two fourth-year students of exhibition design at the National Institute of Design (NID), have started a crowdfunding campaign to transform a public space in Sanklitnagar into a play area for 5,000-odd children. Till Friday night, the duo raised Rs 14,500 of the Rs 20,000 … Continue reading NID’s play area plan puts fun in crowdfunding
IIMA review: Experts stress on improved research, expansion
Published on October 25, 2023 Ahmedabad: The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), one of the top B-schools of the country, needs to focus on improved research, interaction with multiple stakeholders and consider expansion both in terms of geography and student intake, indicated an experts’ committee in a report. The ‘Review of IIMA,’ submitted by … Continue reading IIMA review: Experts stress on improved research, expansion
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