Mumbai:  A gathering of public and private practitioners spanning the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) spectrum, convened to share insights and experience play-based learning at Reliance Foundation’s Building Flourishing Futures conference. Held at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) in Mumbai, the conference brought together diverse practitioners from the ECCE system, academics and experts from India and internationally. The two-day conference explored innovative...Read More

Ahmedabad: The fifth edition of the International Gujarati Film Festival (IGFF) will be hosted in Australia this year. The IGFF will take place at the Opera House in Sydney from June 28 to 30. The festival aims to elevate Gujarati cinema on a global platform, promising three days of art, culture, and entertainment, as stated by Festival director Umesh Shukla. Previously held in New Jersey (2018) and Los Angeles (2019), the festival returned to Atlanta in 2022 and Chicago in 2023, attractin...Read More

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi has donated the plot of land allocated to both himself and the late senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley in Gandhinagar for setting up the Naad Brahma Institute of Indian Music's building. The plot is located in Sector-1 of Gandhinagar. An iconic building dedicated to the field of music is set to be erected on the plot. The plot originally assigned to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the late leader Arun Jaitley by the Government has been handed ove...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Food for Thought Fest, commenced today at the Sabarmati Riverfront in the city. Organized by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) in association with SAAG (South Asian Association for Gastronomy), the festival is a delightful fusion of flavors, culture, and conversations. The Food for Thought Fest was inaugurated by Minister of State for Co-operation, Jagdish Vishwakarma in the presence of Ahmedabad West MP Dr Kirit Solanki, Rajya Sabha MP Narhari Amin, Ahmedabad Mayor Pra...Read More

Sabarmati: Soon, Amdavadis won't need to travel to Lonavala to enjoy the Imagicaa amusement park, as the city is set to get its own Imagicaa right here at the Sabarmati Riverfront. This Rs. 130 crore project is positioned on the east side of the Atal Bridge at Sabarmati Riverfront and is anticipated to be spread over a 5 Lakh SqFt area. The project has received approval from the Urban Development Department, and a work order is poised for release. The entertainment hub will offer a mix of ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Pankaj Udhas, a Gujarat-born Ghazal singer passed away today at the age of 72 after prolonged illness. He was suffering from pancreas cancer. He breathed last at Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai at 11.00 am today. Her passing away was announced and confirmed by his daughter Nayab. His final rites will be performed on February 27. Udhas was born in May 1951 at Jetpur in Saurashtra in Gujarat. His grandfather was Diwan in then Bhavnagar native state. His father Keshubhai was a gover...Read More

Ahmedabad: The city will for the first time host the CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League at EKA Arena in Kankariya on Sunday, February 11. The Gujarat Chief Minister will inaugurate it. The league is accredited by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI). According to Veer Patel, Managing Director of Lilleria Group and Co-founder of CEAT ISRL, the racing will start at 7 pm in floodlights in the presence of around 12,000 people. Sports lovers will witness bikes jumping in the air as...Read More

Ahmedabad: A wrestling event similar to WWE is set to take place in the city for the first time, allowing sports enthusiasts to witness live wrestling. The event is scheduled for February 25th, from 6 pm to 10 pm, at R M Farm opposite Karnavati Club on S G Highway. Approximately 25 wrestlers from states including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat will participate in this unique wrestling event. Professional wrestler Shani Prajapati told the media that this marks the 8th s...Read More

Gandhinagar: The 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024, in collaboration with Gujarat Tourism, are being held in the state of Gujarat for the first time. A curtain-raiser event will take place at Mahatma Mandir in the state capital today, featuring technical awards, a fashion show, and a music concert. The main event is scheduled for tomorrow in GIFT City. Preparations for the award show are in full swing, including rehearsals for actors on stage in Gandhinagar. On the evening of January 27, a fa...Read More