Published on April 18, 2021 AHMEDABAD: The babus’ city guzzles 26.5% more water at 83 litres per day per household compared to 105 litres for Ahmedabad, revealed a direct measurement in a study carried out by IIT-Gandhinagar (IIT-Gn) researchers along with other agencies. The study revealed that Amdavadis use more water for bathing than their … Continue reading Gandhinagar uses 26% more water per capita than Ahmedabad!
Covid-19: Ahmedabad has highest fatality rate among major cities
Published on April 17, 2021 AHMEDABAD: On Thursday, Gujarat crossed the grave milestone of 5,000 mortalities during the ongoing pandemic. A day before, Ahmedabad had become the 10th district in India to have over 2,500 deaths. Analysis of the mortality trend in major cities revealed that Ahmedabad had case fatality rate (CFR) of 2.7% — … Continue reading Covid-19: Ahmedabad has highest fatality rate among major cities
Herd immunity elusive, reveal surveys
Published on March 26, 2021 Ahmedabad: The first seropositivity survey in Ahmedabad district revealed that the overall prevalence of antibodies – both IgG and IgM –was about 25% in the 2,301 samples taken in three categories.The result was part of the paper ‘Population based Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Specific IgG Antibodies in Rural Ahmedabad – A … Continue reading Herd immunity elusive, reveal surveys
96-year-old Kalupur clock tower gets new lease of life
Published on March 23, 2021 Ahmedabad: ‘Kalupur Tower,’ had lost its identity as a clock tower for the past few years as perhaps the only free-standing clock tower of the city was dilapidated and its mechanism had rusted. “There was a pleasant surprise for us when we heard the chimes every hour on Sunday for … Continue reading 96-year-old Kalupur clock tower gets new lease of life
Curating narratives from Ahmedabad
Published on February 26, 2021 Articles to commemorate Ahmedabad's Foundation Day Ahmedabad: One can marvel at the dragon-shaped wooden supports at Harkunvar Shethani ni Haveli signifying the city’s trade links with the East, or the cherubic figurines from the British Raj on several houses in Khadia –but what symbolizes Amdavad? The city, which will turn … Continue reading Curating narratives from Ahmedabad
Con men using innovative ways to cheat citizens
AHMEDABAD: Whether it is their capacity for glib talk or their victims' gullibility, you cannot but marvel at the ability of these educated con men to persuade people to part with their precious belongings, despite tell-tale signs of fraud. The smooth-talking operators perform their tricks and vanish, leaving their victims wondering how they could have been so … Continue reading Con men using innovative ways to cheat citizens
Treasure trove unveiled
AHMEDABAD: Of the estimated one crore ancient manuscripts in the country, nearly 20 lakh are with various institutions and individual collections in Gujarat. This treasure trove of ancient wisdom contains information on a variety of subjects, ranging from religion to astronomy and medicine to engineering. But who wrote these manuscripts of Gujarat and how were … Continue reading Treasure trove unveiled
Cops blame ‘faulty’ CCTVs for string of robberies in Ahmedabad
AHMEDABAD: With western parts of the city reporting a string of serious offences in the past two days, the city police, now awake to the challenge, are resorting to technology to identify the suspects. Zone I police officials are all set to carry out a checking drive at important locations, including banks, to ascertain whether … Continue reading Cops blame ‘faulty’ CCTVs for string of robberies in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad traffic police conducts fatal accident mapping, identifies trouble spots
AHMEDABAD: The city traffic police have braced themselves up to reduce road fatalities. The men in white have compiled data from the city police to understand the anatomy of the accident. As per the data compiled earlier this month, police have got all the details of 77 fatal accidents that got registered with police stations … Continue reading Ahmedabad traffic police conducts fatal accident mapping, identifies trouble spots
Girl flees rapist dad, raped again in Ahmedabad
AHMEDABAD: Samina (name changed) was found crying at the railway station by the railway police on Friday. Dressed in traditional Kutchi attire, the 16-year-old stood out in the crowd thronging the station. The girl later told the police that she had left home to escape her rapist father who had preyed on her many times … Continue reading Girl flees rapist dad, raped again in Ahmedabad
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