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Rain brings relief to Delhi as monsoon intensifies across north India

Rain lashed Delhi early Saturday, offering relief from hot and humid weather conditions. Monsoon showers also affected Haryana's Jhajjar district, with light rain expected until August 24. Heavy rainfall was reported in Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Continuous rains in Uttarakhand's Garhwal division disrupted normal life…

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What Ikat Fabric Actually Is and Why Every Indian Woman Should Own One Honest Piece

The Fabric That Is Dyed Before It Becomes ClothMost printed fabrics are woven first, then coloured. Ikat reverses that sequence entirely. The threads, warp, weft, or both, are tied, resist-dyed, and dried before a single pass through the loom. By the time the weaver sits down, the pattern already lives…

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Leheriya Is Rajasthani Tiedye That Indian Fashion Keeps Stealing, Renaming, and Forgetting

The fabric that keeps getting a new nameA runway sends out diagonal-striped silk. A fast-fashion brand drops "wave-print" kurtas. A luxury label calls it "artisanal resist craft." The Rajasthani dyer in Jaipur who woke up at five in the morning to twist wet fabric into tight diagonals before the sun…

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School holiday August 22, 2026: Will schools remain closed on Saturday? From Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand to Maharashtra, check rain alerts & state-wise updates

School holiday Tomorrow: On Saturday, August 22, 2026, In Puducherry, schools will enjoy a two-day break for examination responsibilities. Meanwhile, states like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have not yet confirmed any statewide school closures. Similarly, Maharashtra and Gujarat have yet to make announcements regarding holidays for this date.

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Why Shiva Chose Nageshwar to Defeat Hidden Fear

We all carry fears that nobody else can see. Some are obvious, while others sit quietly inside us, deeply rooted and difficult to explain. The more we try to fight them, the stronger they sometimes seem. Ancient Hindu tradition offers a different way of looking at fear: understand it with…

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What Gujarati Bandhani Fabric Tells You About Craft, Regional Pride, and the Art of Resist Dyeing

The binding comes before the colourBefore a single drop of dye touches Gujarati bandhani fabric, someone has spent hours pinching the cloth into tiny peaks and winding thread around each one. Thousands of them, sometimes, on a single dupatta. The thread is the point. It holds the cloth shut against…

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Gujarat pitches AI, GIFT City plans at Chief Minister's US visit, seeks concessional World Bank funding

Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the US to promote the state. He presented Gujarat's vision for becoming a global hub for AI and finance. Patel briefed World Bank officials on GIFT City's development and AI adoption. He also urged for concessional financing for development-oriented projects in Gujarat. The Chief…

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Gujarat spurious liquor tragedy: 7 dead, 30 hospitalised in Bhavnagar

Seven individuals have died after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district. Thirty other persons are currently hospitalised and receiving medical treatment for their condition. Police have detained twelve bootleggers and registered cases against twenty-one accused individuals. Investigations suggest the toxic liquor was packed in duplicate bottles of a popular…

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Centre authorises district collectors in eight regions to grant Indian citizenship

District collectors in Gujarat and other regions can now grant Indian citizenship. The government notified new rules authorizing these officials to process applications. Applicants must be deemed fit and proper persons by the collector. All pending applications will be transferred to the relevant district collector. Applicants must appear in person…

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Gujarat government raises income cap for unreserved category students for availing foreign study loans

The Gujarat government has increased the foreign study loan income threshold to ten lakh rupees per year. This update primarily aids middle-income students from the unreserved category, allowing more individuals to access higher education opportunities overseas with financial support. The initiative is implemented by the Gujarat Unreserved Educational and Economical…

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Weather Tomorrow August 20: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

Weather Tomorrow August 20: Several regions will experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on August 20. In Delhi, moderate rain is anticipated along with overcast skies. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are under warning for intense rain and possible lightning strikes. Additionally, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra are set for heavy showers,…

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Project Crocodile: How India Saved Three Species From Extinction Through Conservation

Three Species, One CrisisBy the early 1970s, India had hunted and farmed its crocodilians to the edge of disappearance. The mugger (Crocodylus palustris), found across freshwater lakes and rivers from Rajasthan to Odisha, had been slaughtered for its skin. The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), the largest living reptile on Earth,…

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Union Minister JP Nadda undergoes angioplasty at AIIMS, New Delhi; declared stable

Union Minister JP Nadda underwent angioplasty on August 17, 2026. Hospital staff declared him medically stable following the procedure. He was admitted for observation after experiencing uneasiness and undergoing tests. Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi wished him a speedy recovery. Energy and Petrochemicals Minister Rushikesh Patel also extended recovery…

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Gujarat cop resigns over Jantar Mantar protest to support PM Narendra Modi for 2029 Lok Sabha polls

A 32-year-old Gujarat police constable, Ramgar Mohangar, has resigned from his post to work full-time for the RSS and BJP. He also vowed to remain barefoot until the Narendra Modi-led government is re-elected in 2029. However, police authorities have not accepted his resignation yet.

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BJP reshuffle: Vinod Tawde, Satish Poonia, Tarun Chugh get BJP poll duties under Nitin Nabin

Nitin Nabin appointed new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat. Vinod Tawde will oversee Uttar Pradesh, while Satish Poonia takes charge of Punjab. Tarun Chugh has been appointed in-charge for Gujarat and will retain his national role. These appointments are effective immediately and reflect ongoing party restructuring. Further…

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Assam man with China links held for Rs 1,071 crore cyber fraud across 1,090 cases

Gujarat CID arrested a man from Assam for orchestrating 1,090 cybercrimes. These frauds amounted to over Rs 1,071 crore and involved China-based criminals. The accused masterminded transferring funds into numerous bank accounts across India. He then converted these illicit funds into cryptocurrencies for transfer to China. This arrest also helped…

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WaPo story on Adani: Gujarat cops search journalist Ravi Nair’s residences in Kerala and Delhi

On the afternoon of August 17, 2026, officials from the Gujarat police conducted parallel searches at two homes of journalist Ravi Nair in Kerala and Delhi. They seized two of Ravi’s mobile phones from his residence in Kerala. At Ravi’s Delhi residence, law enforcement officials took his son’s laptop, as…

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Nag Panchami 2026: Bhog, mantra, timings and all you need to know about puja, rituals, significance, mythology and regional celebrations

On August 17, 2026, devotees across India will celebrate Nag Panchami, a day dedicated to worshiping Nag Devta to invoke blessings for their families. This significant event occurs during the Panchami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Shravana month. Rituals include prayer, fasting, and traditional offerings to serpent deities.…

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Bet Dwarka: What the Pilgrimage and the Underwater Archaeology Actually Tell You About Krishna's Submerged City

The boat ride that frames everythingThe ferry from Okha to Bet Dwarka takes about fifteen minutes. You sit on a wooden bench, salt air coming at you sideways, and the island resolves out of the haze as something smaller than you expected. Pilgrims around you are already holding marigold garlands.…

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Weather Tomorrow August 17: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

Weather Tomorrow August 17: The Meteorological Department has released a new weather alert for Monday, August 17. Expect heavy rain and thunderstorms in Delhi and Punjab, while Gujarat and Bihar are warned of intense showers alongside lightning strikes. In Himachal Pradesh, light to moderate rain is likely, with localized heavy…

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Weather Tomorrow August 16: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

Weather Tomorrow August 16: India's weather on August 16 will see monsoon influence with cloudy skies and rainfall. Delhi expects light rain and moderate temperatures, while Haryana may have afternoon showers. Rajasthan and Gujarat anticipate partly cloudy conditions and isolated thunderstorms. Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh will experience cloudy weather and…

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Only two decades left to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' goal, says Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi; calls for planning

Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi urged planning for Viksit Bharat by 2047. He noted only two decades remain to achieve this ambitious national goal. The state government is committed to welfare and development for all citizens. New hostels and safety measures are being implemented for vulnerable communities. Gujarat is a…

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Weather Tomorrow August 15: Heavy rain alert in Delhi-NCR, UP, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat; check other states

On Saturday, the monsoon continues to be vigorous in various parts of India. Multiple states and Union Territories are predicted to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall along with widespread thunderstorms. Citizens are urged to stay vigilant due to the potential for strong winds and travel delays that may arise…

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How Gujarat Fishermen Started Naming Whale Sharks and Changed Coastal Conservation in India

What the sea brought every winterWhale sharks do not have teeth designed for tearing. Their mouths, which can stretch nearly 1.5 metres wide, filter thousands of litres of seawater every hour, catching nothing larger than a shrimp. Rhincodon typus, the largest fish on Earth, is, in the most literal sense,…

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Weather Tomorrow August 14: Heavy rain forecast across Delhi, UP, J&K, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Bengal as IMD warns of active monsoon conditions

Weather Tomorrow August 14, 2026: On August 14, 2026, the monsoon is set to unleash its fury across India, with heavy to very heavy rainfall anticipated in various states, particularly in the eastern and central territories. Thunderstorms will sweep through the northern and western parts as well. Coastal regions should…

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