AHMEDABAD: In November 2008, terrorists landed in Mumbai stealthily via the sea route and launched one of the worst terror attacks on Indian soil. They also had the help of regular inputs from 'handlers' a comfortable distance away. This was achieved by use of satellite phones or satphoneswhich weren't taken seriously as a security threat at … Continue reading Satphones ring in security worries
Gujarat’s first movers in social reform
AHMEDABAD: The social reforms and addressing issues such as untouchability and eradication of caste practices in Gujarat is generally seen as having become prominent in the 20th century. However, inspired by the reformative movement in early 19th century, many scholars, then known as 'sakshar', started public debates on a number of social issues and wrote more than … Continue reading Gujarat’s first movers in social reform