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6 Science-Backed Reasons to Try Cold Water Exposure for Immunity and Recovery in India

1. It Cuts Sick Days, and There Is a Number to Prove ItA 2016 randomized controlled trial published in PLOS ONE followed 3,018 adults in the Netherlands who switched to cold showers for 30, 60, or 90 seconds daily. The group that finished the cold cycle reported 29% fewer sick…

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How Termite Architecture Is Teaching Engineers Ventilation and Cooling Design They Never Imagined

The mound that outperforms your air conditionerMacrotermes michaelseni, a termite species common across sub-Saharan Africa, builds mounds that can rise four to five metres above the ground and extend several metres below it. Inside, the colony maintains a temperature of roughly 30.5°C year-round. Outside, temperatures swing between 3°C at night…

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Nine killed, six injured in blast at illegal firecracker factory in Ahmedabad

Nine people died and six were injured after a powerful explosion at an illegal firecracker factory. The blast occurred Saturday afternoon in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city, triggering a significant fire. Injured individuals were promptly shifted to local hospitals for urgent medical treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and announced financial…

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Weather today, July 17: From Delhi's heat to Bengaluru's partly cloudy skies, check forecast for major cities

Delhi anticipates a high of 40 degrees Celsius on Friday, remaining the hottest metro. Mumbai expects stable temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius throughout the day. Hyderabad's forecast shows a gradual temperature increase over the coming week. Pune and Kolkata will experience their own distinct city-specific weather patterns. Chennai and Ahmedabad…

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ITC Hotels Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 35% to Rs 180 crore; acquires GHK Hospitality for Rs 155 crore

ITC Hotels reported a thirty-six percent rise in net profit for the first quarter. Consolidated revenue from operations also increased compared to the previous year. The company announced the approved acquisition of GHK Hospitality & Infrastructures Ltd. This strategic move will expand their owned-asset portfolio in Ahmedabad. The hotel business…

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NRI woman sold her property in Gujarat for Rs 21 lakh, tax dept sent notices, she missed them as she lived abroad; later she files case and wins in ITAT Ahmedabad

ITAT overturns STCG tax on Gujarat house sale: When Kaminiben, an NRI from Anand, Gujarat, sold her house for Rs 21.4 lakh in AY 2018-19, which she had originally bought in 2005 for Rs 1.94 lakh, the tax dept issued her tax notices. However, as she was living abroad as…

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Why Most Headaches Come Down to Nutrition, Posture, and Deficiency, Not Just Stress

The stress explanation is too convenientRoughly 47% of the global population lives with headache disorders, according to a 2022 analysis published in the Journal of Headache and Pain. In India, tension-type headaches are the most commonly reported neurological complaint, yet the default prescription remains the same: rest, reduce stress, take…

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Digi Yatra fails for twins: Ahmedabad brothers seek government fix after repeated airport glitches

Identical twins face repeated Digi Yatra authentication failures, causing travel disruptions. The facial recognition system struggles to distinguish between them, leading to manual checks. One family has appealed to the Ministry of Civil Aviation for a solution. Airport sources indicate the issue requires ministerial intervention for resolution. Other twin families…

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Air India crash probe in final stages: Here's a second-by-second timeline of the tragedy

India's air accident investigators are finalizing their probe into last year's Air India crash. The cockpit voice recorder transcript and psychological autopsy have been completed. The aircraft departed Ahmedabad and experienced engine issues shortly after takeoff. Fuel cutoff switches were moved to the cutoff position, causing engine power loss. The…

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Salaried employee earning Rs 68 lakh donates Rs 12 lakh to political party, claims tax deduction; I-T dept denies it; he contests but loses in ITAT Ahmedabad

Employee with Rs 68 lakh salary donated Rs 12 lakh to political party for Section 80GGC tax break; ITAT Ahmedabad upholds tax dept's order denying such deduction. Know why this salaried employee lost the case in ITAT Ahmedabad. Keep reading.

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Vikram Sarabhai's Work Ethic: Five Habits for Building Something From Nothing, India's Greatest Lesson

He Started in a Church With a Bicycle PumpIn 1963, India's first rocket was transported to its launch site on a bicycle and a bullock cart. The nose cone was carried on a cyclist's head. The launch pad was a church in Thumba, a fishing village on Kerala's coast, because…

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Ahmedabad creates Guinness World Record by planting 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour using Miyawaki Method

Ahmedabad achieved a Guinness World Record for planting 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour. Over 25,000 volunteers participated in this extensive plantation drive at Bhadaj. The initiative utilized the Miyawaki method and indigenous plant species to boost urban greenery. This event is part of a larger tree-planting goal for the…

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First phase of Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to begin next year: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

"The first bullet train project is right now under construction between Mumbai and Ahmedabad and the progress is immense. Next year we will start the first section of the bullet train in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad section between Surat and Bilimora," he said.

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Five Indian Cities Where a Food Walk on the Streets Tells You More Than Any Museum

Lucknow: The Tehzeeb Is in the Serving, Not the DishYou don't understand Lucknow by reading about the nawabs. You understand it by watching the man at the tunde kabab counter in Aminabad hand you your parcel with both hands, with a slight incline of the head, as if the transaction…

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Gujarat High Court upholds death penalty for 38 convicts in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

The Gujarat High Court upheld a special court's 2022 verdict sentencing 38 convicts to death. Eleven other individuals received life imprisonment sentences in the same case. These convictions relate to the devastating 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts which claimed 56 lives. The division bench dismissed all appeals filed against the special…

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Gujarat High Court to pronounce verdict today in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

The Gujarat High Court will deliver its verdict on the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blast case. This terror attack claimed fifty-six lives and injured over two hundred people. Meanwhile, a separate investigation into the Delhi Red Fort blast case is ongoing. The National Investigation Agency has filed a forensic report and…

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Mumbai Rains: Heavy rain disrupts Western Railway services; over 20 long-distance trains stranded

Severe rains and extensive waterlogging wreaked havoc on Western Railway on Monday, disrupting upwards of 40 train services and trapping over 20 long-distance trains in Maharashtra and south Gujarat. Key routes, notably the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, were inundated, leading to numerous train cancellations and diversions. In response to the situation, authorities…

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5 Indian Cities Where Food Alone Is Worth the Travel: Eating Your Way Across India

Kolkata: The City That Feeds You Before You AskKolkata does not wait for you to find food. It finds you. Step off a train at Howrah and within three minutes someone is selling you a kathi roll so good that the Nizam's restaurant on Park Street, which invented it, still…

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project 80% complete, first section to open in 2027: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Surat to Bilimora section of India's first bullet train is projected to debut in 2027, representing a substantial milestone in the nearly finished Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also launched the third semiconductor factory in the nation today, alongside five crucial infrastructure developments designed to boost Ahmedabad’s urban…

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to launch Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train tunnel work

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will launch the first tunnel boring operation for India's inaugural bullet train project on Sunday. Two massive German-made tunnel boring machines, imported from China, will construct a 20.37-km tunnel, including a 7-km undersea stretch, for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. This marks a significant milestone for…

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We are ready and confident: India on revamped Olympic host selection process for 2036

India is actively pursuing its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad, engaging with the IOC through various channels under a revamped selection process. The nation is currently in the Continuous Dialogue stage, with a Strategic Dialogue phase set for 2027.

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India's much-delayed bullet train project picks up speed

India is aiming to inaugurate a segment of its inaugural high-speed bullet train line in 2027, nearly a decade after its commencement. This initial 508-kilometer Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, utilising Japanese Shinkansen technology, aims to revolutionise rail travel, slashing journey times. Officials anticipate this project will pave the way for a nationwide…

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Rs 10 crore hydroponic ganja seized at Ahmedabad airport from man returning from Bangkok

Customs officials at Ahmedabad airport apprehended a 20-year-old man arriving from Bangkok, seizing over 10 kilograms of hydroponic marijuana from his checked baggage. The illicit substance, valued at an estimated Rs 10 crore, was detected by a sniffer dog. The passenger, identified as Ibrahim Sefulla from Junagadh, was arrested, and…

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Neeraj Chopra to compete in Asian Games in Japan, AFI confirms

Neeraj Chopra, the javelin champion, is ready to defend his Asian Games title later this year in Japan. The Athletics Federation of India confirmed his participation for the September-October event. Following a successful recovery from his injury, Chopra's performance remains impressive as he prepares for the Commonwealth Games. Meanwhile, India…

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Gujarat Police bust Jamtara-linked APK fraud network: Here's what is an APK scam and how does it work?

Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has nabbed three individuals linked to a Jharkhand-based fraud network. These criminals allegedly distributed malicious APK files, tricking victims into downloading them and subsequently draining their bank accounts. One victim lost over Rs 6.68 lakh after updating a fake gas bill application. Experts warn against downloading…

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