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Everything you need to know about Rajkot New Jagnath Plot: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Gold sales escalate in Rajkot ahead of festival 'Akshaya Tritiya'

May 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Rajkot, May 12 (ANI): Gold sales pick-up in Rajkot as tumbled prices encouraged people to buy the yellow metal ahead of Hindu festival, Akshaya Tritiya.

Jadeja credits Ashwin for his success

March 24, 2013 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who bagged his maiden fifer in India's six-wicket win over Australia in the fourth cricket Test, credited his success to off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

Ranji Trophy: Services keep Mumbai at bay, Saurashtra in final

January 20, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Services kept Mumbai bowlers at bay to take the semi-final of the Ranji Trophy into the reserve sixth day here Sunday. In Rajkot, Saurashtra qualified for the final for the first time in 75 years after thrashing Punjab by 229 runs in the other semi-final.

Ranji Trophy: Harbhajan leads Punjab's comeback

January 19, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Rajkot, Jan 19 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh led Punjab's comeback against Saurashtra in the semifinal on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: Punjab in trouble, trail by 183 runs

January 18, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Rajkot, Jan 18 (IANS) Saurashtra took a giant step towards qualifying for the final of the Ranji Trophy after they reduced Punjab to 294 for nine at stumps on day three of the semi-final here Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Agarkar, Tare lead Mumbai's fightback

January 17, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Unbeaten centuries from Ajit Agarkar and Aditya Tare helped Mumbai reach 380 for six against Services on a rain affected second day of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match at the Air Force cricket ground, Palam here Thursday.

Cook says England needs to move on from 'crushing' Kochi defeat

January 17, 2013 at 11:29 AM

London, Jan 17(ANI): England captain Alastair Cook has said the players need to move on from their crushing defeat in the second one-day in Kochi against India, adding their sole focus currently is to focus on the third match in Ranchi.

India level series with emphatic win

January 15, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Kochi, Jan 15 (IANS) India levelled the five-match series against England in emphatic fashion Tuesday, defeating the tourists by 127 runs in the second One-day International at the Nehru Stadium here.

England edges out India in Rajkot ODI by nine runs

January 11, 2013 at 8:34 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11(ANI): England beat India by nine runs in a closely fought contest in the first one-day international played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Friday after setting the hosts a mammoth 326 run target.

England beat India by 9 runs in first ODI

January 11, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (IANS) England beat India by nine runs in the first One-Day International (ODI) at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here Friday.

England score 325/4 against India

January 11, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (IANS) England scored 325 for four against India in the first ODI of the five-match series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here Friday.

England to bat first against India in Rajkot ODI

January 11, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11(ANI): England captain Alastair Cook has won the toss and decided to bat against India in first of the five match one-day series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.

England opt to bat in first ODI

January 11, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (IANS) England won the toss and decided to bat against India in the first One-Day International at the Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium here Friday.

Cook sends rallying cry to Eng players to cement 'top dog' status against India

January 11, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, Jan 11(ANI): England captain Alastair Cook has urged his players to cement their number one status in the ICC ODI rankings with a series win against India, starting today in Rajkot.

Dhoni in no mood to step down as captain

January 10, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Rajkot, Jan 10 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Thursday said stepping down from the ODI captaincy was something he hasn't thought about and left it to the selectors to take the call.

We have to play out of our skins: Cook

January 10, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Rajkot, Jan 10 (IANS) England skipper Alastair Cook Thursday said that his boys have to play put of their skins to win the five-match ODI series against India that starts Friday with the first game at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here in Kandheri.

Not an ideal start for England, says Tredwell

January 8, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) England off-spinner James Tredwell Tuesday said two successive defeats in the warm-up matches for the ODI series against India were not an ideal start to their tour.

Ranji Trophy: Services make first semi-final since 1968

January 8, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Indore, Jan 8 (IANS) Skipper Soumik Chatterjee, battling a knee injury, struck a valuable unbeaten 34 as Services beat Uttar Pradesh by five wickets on the third day of the fourth quarterfinals Tuesday and will be making their first Ranji Trophy semi-final appearance since 1967-68.

KP singles out Yuvraj as 'danger man' in forthcoming One-Day series

January 8, 2013 at 11:11 AM

London, Jan. 8 (ANI): England's star batsman Kevin Pietersen has named old foe Yuvraj Singh as India's 'danger man' in the forthcoming One-Day series.

Ranji Trophy: Nayar, Nemat, Jaggi, Vasavada hit hundreds

January 7, 2013 at 6:39 PM

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Abhishek Nayar, Rameez Nemat, Ishank Jaggi and Aarpit Vasavada smashed hundreds on day two of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals Monday.

Sehwag dropped for first three ODIs against England

January 6, 2013 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) India's cricket selectors Sunday dropped opening batsman Virender Sehwag from the 15-member squad for the first three One-Day Internationals (ODI) of the five-match series against England starting Jan 11.

Tendulkar slams century for Mumbai in Ranji (Roundup)

January 6, 2013 at 6:15 PM

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar struck his 80th first-class hundred and with Wasim Jaffer took Mumbai to 272 for three on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Baroda at the Wankhede Stadium here Sunday.

Morgan says England 'more than ready' to topple India in ODI series

January 6, 2013 at 11:51 AM

London, Jan 6 (ANI): Eoin Morgan has said England is fully prepared for the upcoming one-day series with India, and added that they are looking to carry the momentum after winning the Test series 2-1.

Eng looking to rub more 'salt on Indian wounds' in upcoming ODI series

January 5, 2013 at 11:51 AM

London, Jan 5(ANI): Fast bowler Tim Bresnan has claimed England would be looking to put right their poor one-day record against India in their country during the upcoming five-match series, starting on January 11 in Rajkot.

Jewellers work feverishly to complete gold-plated car for Vibrant Gujarat Investor Summit

January 3, 2013 at 5:59 PM

Rajkot, Jan. 3 (ANI): Jewellers in Rajkot, Gujarat, are working on war footing to create panels of gold, silver and crystal for a car to be auctioned during the forthcoming Vibrant Gujarat Investor Summit.

Leaked 'Transformers 4' script fake: Michael Bay

December 19, 2012 at 1:57 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 19 (IANS) Plot details from "Transformers 4" emerged on the internet recently, but director Michael Bay says it is all fake.

Plot owners in Gurgaon sectors asked to pay extra money

November 29, 2012 at 9:59 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 29 (IANS) The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) Thursday asked plot owners in sectors 27, 28, 42, 43 and 57 here to shell out by Dec 1 extra amount of money on their properties in view of the increased compensation to land owners in these sectors.

BJP hopes to register hat-trick of wins in Gujarat state polls

November 27, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Surat/Rajkot, Nov.27 (ANI): With assembly polls in Gujarat just about three weeks away, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is hoping to register a hat-trick of wins, and said that post-polls it would like to concentrate and complete existing development projects, and generate employment for the youth.

Pujara, Aswhin rally India in Mumbai Test

November 23, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) A sublime hundred by Cheteshwar Pujara and his unfinished 97?run stand with Ravichandran Ashwin got India out of trouble on the opening day of the second cricket Test against England here Friday. At the close, India were 266/6.

Plot next to Obama's Chicago home on sale for $899k

November 15, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Chicago, Nov. 15 (ANI): The owners of the unoccupied plot next to President Barack Obama's home in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood are selling the plot for 899,000 dollars.

'Gujarat will prosper if Modi is removed from power', claims Congress

November 10, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Rajkot, Nov. 10 (ANI): Congress leader Renuka Chaudhary on Saturday expressed confidence that her party would emerge victorious in the Gujarat assembly polls, and added that it will of great benefit to the people of the state if Narendra Modi is removed from power.

Rajkot traders object to stern rules ahead of Gujarat polls, call for shutdown

October 29, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Oct. 29 (ANI): Traders affiliated to the Rajkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) resorted to a day-long shutdown on Monday.

Social media a new site for Gujarat election campaigning

October 26, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Rajkot, Oct 26 (ANI): Ahead of the Gujarat assembly polls, political parties have started using social networking sites for campaigning in the state.

Congress lauds Sonia for putting forth imperative issues during Rajkot rally

October 4, 2012 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (ANI): Congress Party on Thursday refused to give any significance to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's criticism of Sonia Gandhi, saying the issues raised by UPA chairperson at a farmers rally at Rajkot in Gujarat yesterday were of great importance.

Sonia's Rajkot rally statement full of half-truths: BJP

October 3, 2012 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi/Rajkot, Oct 3 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said Congress President Sonia Gandhi's statement that the opposition had always obstructed the passing of a strong and effective Lokpal Bill in Parliament, and growth in Gujarat, as one full of half-truths.

Zee TV to celebrate 20 years with live concerts

September 26, 2012 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Music, dance and a lot more - that's how Zee TV plans to celebrate its successful 20-year journey. The channel will host "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa LIVE" - a series of live concerts and entertainment nights across 10 cities, starting Friday.

Auto components industry witnessing slowdown in Rajkot

August 23, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Aug 23 (ANI): Then auto components industry here is witnessing slowdown owing to poor monsoons and deteriorating global economic condition.

Tight security in place as India gets set to celebrate Janamashtami

August 9, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Rajkot/Siliguri, Aug.9 (ANI): Security has been tightened in most parts of India, but particularly in Maharashtra and West Bengal ahead of the festival of Janamashtami, which will be observed on Friday.

US honing skills to sniff out upgraded Qaeda 'underwear bomb'

July 28, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Washington, July 28 (ANI): American security officials are on the lookout for a new type of explosive, after the CIA intercepted an upgraded 'underwear bomb' following a sting operation in Yemen earlier this year.

Plot ownership rights for seven lakh Delhi families

July 16, 2012 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) With eyes to the 2013 assembly elections, the Congress-led Delhi government Monday decided to grant land ownership rights to over seven lakh families living in 45 slum resettlement colonies.

Rupee devaluation hits machine tools' production in Rajkot

June 16, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Rajkot, June 16 (ANI): The devaluation of rupee has hit the local machine tools manufactures here.

Modi steps up attack on Congress-led UPA

June 10, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Rajkot, June 10 (IANS) Stepping up his attack on the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the centre, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday that the country is disappointed with it and also exuded confidence that the Congress will be wiped out in the state assembly elections later this year.

India to host New Zealand, England and Australia from Aug 2012 to Mar 2013

May 23, 2012 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): The BCCI has announced that India will host three international cricket series from August 2012 to March next year, involving 10 Tests, five one-dayers and four Twenty20 Internationals.

England, New Zealand, Australia to tour India in 2012/13

May 22, 2012 at 6:25 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India are all set to host three major international series from August 2012 to March 2013, involving ten Tests, five ODIs and four Twenty20 Internationals.

Plot to kill Iranian president foiled in 2007: Tehran Times

May 14, 2012 at 9:30 AM

Tehran, May 14 (IANS) Iran's intelligence ministry has said intelligence forces and police foiled a plot by the Jundullah group to assassinate President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2007, the Tehran Times reported.

Plot to blow up US-bound jet foiled

May 8, 2012 at 7:18 AM

Washington, May 8 (IANS) The US and other intelligence agencies thwarted a plot to bomb a US-bound airliner and seized an explosive device, similar to ones previously used by Al-Qaeda, officials said here Monday.

Rajkot celebrates 400 years of its existence with a carnival

May 3, 2012 at 2:46 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), May 3 (ANI): The Gujarat Government organised a colourful carnival to celebrate 400 years of Rajkot's existence.

I'm lucky to work with Shah Rukh again: Anushka

April 6, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Anushka Sharma has been roped in for Yash Chopra's next untitled film, in which she teams up with Shah Rukh Khan again. The model-turned-actress says that she never imagined that she would get another chance to work with the superstar.

Gujarat millers anticipate high groundnut oil prices

April 1, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Apr.1 (ANI): Mill owners and exporters in Rajkot, Gujarat, are expecting the prices of groundnut oil to sky rocket to unprecedented levels.

Jewellers across India go on strike against increased excise duty on gold

March 17, 2012 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai/Rajkot, Mar 17 (ANI): Jewellers in several parts of India on Saturday went on a three-day strike against the increased excise duty on gold announced by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in Union budget for 2012-13.

Rising Islamism in Maldives could pose potential terror threat to India: Report

February 11, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Male, Feb 11(ANI): The emergence of hard-line Islam in the Maldives, a relatively new development for the country, has sparked off concerns in India that it could be used as a potential base for Islamist militants.

Now, FBI wants a social network map alert application

January 27, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Washington, Jan 27(ANI): Seeking to develop an early-warning system based on material 'scraped' from social networks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) wants an application that provides information about possible domestic and global threats superimposed onto maps 'using mash-up technology'.

Kareena Kapoor orders Rs 40 lakh royal necklace for wedding

January 27, 2012 at 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Kareena Kapoor has reportedly ordered a royal piece of jewellery worth around 40 lakh rupees for her wedding to Saif Ali Khan.ccording to the reports, the neckpiece will be a full-dress set, implying that it would run from the neck to the waist.

Now, FBI wants a social network map alert application

January 27, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Washington, Jan 27(ANI): Seeking to develop an early-warning system based on material 'scraped' from social networks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) wants an application that provides information about possible domestic and global threats superimposed onto maps 'using mash-up technology'.

Kareena Kapoor orders Rs 40 lakh royal necklace for wedding

January 27, 2012 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Kareena Kapoor has reportedly ordered a royal piece of jewellery worth around 40 lakh rupees for her wedding to Saif Ali Khan.ccording to the reports, the neckpiece will be a full-dress set, implying that it would run from the neck to the waist.

Jewellers in Gujarat hail government's decision of mandatory hallmarking

January 13, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Rajkot, Jan 13 (ANI): Jewellers in Gujarat welcome the Central Government's decision of mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery as it will protect the consumers from being cheated.

Royal wedding procession in Rajkot after 70 years

January 11, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (ANI): People in Rajkot city of Gujarat state witnessed a royal wedding procession, headed by a silver chariot followed by antique carriages, convoy of vintage cars and several horses and elephants accompanied by royal band, after nearly seven decades.

Anna Hazare kites in great demand ahead of Makar Sankranti in Gujarat

January 7, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Rajkot, Jan 7 (ANI): Kites depicting social activist Anna Hazare are in great demand in Gujarat ahead of the festival of Makar Sankranti.

Film crew of 'American Gandhi' arrives in India for shoot

December 27, 2011 at 4:45 PM

Rajkot, Dec 27 (ANI): Hollywood filmmaker, Joseph Mungra recently arrived at Gujarat with the crew members to shoot for his film, 'American Gandhi', a movie based on 'Save India against illegal mining' campaign.

Ex-royals of Gujarat extend support to Modi's 'Sadbhavna fast'

December 26, 2011 at 7:51 PM

Rajkot, Dec 26 (ANI): The princes from various royal families on Monday extended their support to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who is presently sitting on a daylong 'Sadbhavna fast' for communal amity.

Aussie success against marauding Sehwag, ageless Tendulkar will be a major challenge

December 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM

Sydney, Dec.10 (ANI): The Australian bowling attack is improving, but success against an in-form Indian outfit featuring Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar will not come as easily as it has against a disappointing New Zealand.

Sex workers in Mumbai, Rajkot pay homage to AIDS victims

December 2, 2011 at 3:02 PM

Mumbai/Rajkot, Dec 2 (ANI): On the occasion of World AIDS Day, sex workers in Mumbai, paid tribute to people who have died of AIDS in the country.

BJP protests against latest petrol price hike in Rajkot

November 5, 2011 at 8:29 PM

Rajkot, Nov 5(ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today protested against the recent petrol price hike by the state-run oil companies in Rajkot, Gujarat.

Gujarat anticipates bumper production of cotton

November 4, 2011 at 5:10 PM

Rajkot, Nov 4 (ANI): Cotton growers of the Rajkot in Saurashtra region of Gujarat are elated at the prospects of earning higher profits from the bumper output this season.

Spectacular fireworks show at Rajkot

October 26, 2011 at 2:02 PM

Rajkot, Oct 26 (ANI): thousands of people gathered to witness the spectacular fireworks show here on Tuesday.

Demand for Chinese made firecrackers on rise

October 19, 2011 at 1:41 PM

Rajkot, Oct 19 (ANI): The demand for made in China firecrackers has led to brisk business for the shopkeepers and wholesalers during this year's Diwali season.

Students take out rally to promote clean environment in Rajkot

July 31, 2011 at 8:16 PM

Rajkot, July 31(ANI): Students took out a rally in Rajkot, Gujarat, on Sunday to promote clean and green environment.

Rising silk prices hit traditional silk sari business in Gujarat

July 22, 2011 at 5:59 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), July 22 (ANI):The traditional Patola silk sari business has been hit by the rising prices of silk in Gujarat.

Saurashtra University launches program to protect indigenous horse breed

July 8, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Rajkot, July 8 (ANI): Amidst various efforts to protect the diminishing number of lions in the Gir forests, an initiative was undertaken wherein a university launched a program to protect the Kathiawari horses in Rajkot.

Saurashtra University launches program to protect indigenous horse breed

July 8, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Rajkot, July 8 (ANI): Amidst various efforts to protect the diminishing number of lions in the Gir forests, an initiative was undertaken wherein a university launched a program to protect the Kathiawari horses in Rajkot.

Rajkot jail authorities introduce special training programme for inmates

July 4, 2011 at 6:48 PM

Rajkot, July 4 (ANI): Prison authorities in Rajkot, Gujarat, have introduced special training modules along with counseling sessions for prisoners.

Slain Pak journalist's mobile phone record 'mysteriously wiped clean'

June 7, 2011 at 3:57 PM

Lahore, June 7(ANI): The mobile phone record of slain Pakistani journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad has been mysteriously erased.

Hike in cotton price hits Khadi business in Rajkot

May 9, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Rajkot, May 9 (ANI): The homespun Khadi business is affected in Gujarat's Rajkot city due to the hike in its rate.

After World Cup win, Rajkot women take to cricket enthusiastically

May 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), May 7 (ANI): The Saurashtra Cricket Association in Rajkot is abeehive of activity these days, with women cricketers taking to the sport like duck to water in the wake of India's World Cup win after 28 years.

BMW India launches new dealership facility in Surat

April 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM

Surat (Gujarat), Apr.11 (ANI-Business Wire India): BMW India has announced the launch of Parsoli Motors, its new dealership facility in Surat.

Mobile restaurant enthralls gourmets in Gujarat

April 9, 2011 at 2:52 PM

Rajkot, Apr 9 (ANI): A mobile restaurant called 'Hijackk' is attracting food lovers in Gujarat.

Solar concentrator reducing use of conventional fuels in Rajkot

February 8, 2011 at 4:56 PM

Rajkot, Feb 8 (ANI): An entrepreneur of Gujarat's Rajkot city along with a French engineer created a solar concentrator to minimise the use of conventional fuels.

Kanye West to show off his acting skills in film about Kobe Bryant

February 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Rapper Kanye West has reportedly signed on to star alongside Bruce Willis in a new film about basketball superstar Kobe Bryant.

Plot to kill PPP, MQM, ANP leaders in Karachi foiled, masterminds arrested: Malik

January 26, 2011 at 8:16 PM

Islamabad, Jan 26(ANI): A conspiracy to eliminate the MQM, PPP and ANP leaderships as well as journalists in Karachi has been foiled and the masterminds behind it have been captured, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said.

Rajkot school opens separate wing for girls

January 2, 2011 at 6:44 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Jan.2 (ANI): Rajkumar College, a boarding school in Gujarat's Rajkot city, has come up with a separate wing for girls, which is all set to become functional from the academic year beginning in March this year.

Top 10 tips on how to stick to New Year's resolutions

January 1, 2011 at 2:47 PM

London, Jan 1 (ANI): A study has found that most people who make New Year's resolutions fail to keep them within one week of starting. Now tips have been offered to help them reach their goals.

Plot to blow up UK Parliament unearthed

December 27, 2010 at 2:38 PM

London, Dec. 27 (ANI): Terror suspects were planning to bomb the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament, but the attempt was foiled successfully.

Chinese cotton buyers visit Rajkot to buy Shankar 6 variety

December 17, 2010 at 3:07 PM

Rajkot, Dec.17 (ANI): Chinese cotton buyers visited Gujarat's Rajkot city to buy the famous Shankar 6 variety of cotton.

Rajkot devotees offer woollens to deities

December 15, 2010 at 5:20 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Dec.15 (ANI): Devotees in Gujarat's Rajkot city are offering woollen apparels to idols of deities as the region witnessed drastic dip in temperatures.

British Council teaches students French language in Rajkot

November 29, 2010 at 5:42 PM

Rajkot, Nov.29 (ANI): Students from both rural and urban areas are learning French through video-conferencing under the 'Connecting Classrooms' project of the British Council in Gujarat's Rajkot city.

British Council teaches students French language in Rajkot

November 29, 2010 at 5:41 PM

Rajkot, Nov.29 (ANI): Students from both rural and urban areas are learning French through video-conferencing under the 'Connecting Classrooms' project of the British Council in Gujarat's Rajkot city.

Unseasonal rains damage commercial crops in Gujarat

November 16, 2010 at 8:18 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Nov.16 (ANI): Unseasonal rainfall has damaged the commercial crops, especially cotton and groundnuts, in Gujarat's Rajkot city.

Kiwi shopkeepers do brisk business as Guy Fawkes coincides with Diwali

November 5, 2010 at 4:11 PM

Wellington, Nov 05 (ANI): Shopkeepers in New Zealand are doing brisk business with Guy Fawkes Night and Diwali celebrations falling on the same day.

"Qaeda plotted to take hostages in Mumbai-style 'Euro Plot' for release of 9/11 mastermind"

October 29, 2010 at 1:29 PM

Berlin, Oct 29 (ANI): Al-Qaeda planned to take hostages in its Mumbai-style attacks on Britain, France and Germany in a possible 'Euro Plot' to demand the release of 9/11 terror mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, according to a former associate of Osama bin Laden.

Hindu girls from Pakistan marry Indians in Gujarat

August 28, 2010 at 6:44 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Aug 28 (ANI): Seven Hindu brides from the Meghwar community in Pakistan tied the nuptial knot with Indian grooms, at a mass wedding ceremony in Gujarat's Rajkot city.

Modi criticises Centre for failing to curb terrorism, naxalism

August 15, 2010 at 4:32 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Aug 15 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday criticised the Central Government for failing to curb terrorism and naxalism and showing the lack of willingness to do it.

German couple adopts girl with heart disease in Gujarat

July 21, 2010 at 7:37 PM

Rajkot, July 21 (ANI): A German couple, Ulrike and Freiburg Michale, has adopted an Indian girl with congenital heart disease in Rajkot.

Wheat grains ruined in Punjab due to official apathy

July 20, 2010 at 7:51 PM

Mullanpur / Rajkot (Punjab), July 20 (ANI): Hundreds of tonnes of wheat have been ruined in Mullanpur and Raikot towns of Punjab due to official neglect after a recent downpour.

School with Gandhian ideology fails to compete with English medium schools in Rajkot

July 17, 2010 at 2:47 PM

Rajkot, July 17 (ANI): Secondary section of Rashtriya Shala (Gandhian school) in Rajkot has shut down due to poor enrollment. The school that sticks to Gandhian values and ideology has failed to compete with other English medium schools in the city.

Rajkot's senior citizens get computer-savvy

June 30, 2010 at 7:48 PM

Rajkot, June 30 (ANI): An institute in Gujarat's Rajkot city has offered Internet teaching courses to senior citizens.

Rajkot made pipes popular among smokers

June 26, 2010 at 4:41 PM

Rajkot, June 26 (ANI): Smoking pipe artisans of Rajkot are a happy lot, as their products are gaining popularity amongst domestic and overseas buyers.

Stray dogs have feast in Rajkot

June 23, 2010 at 2:57 PM

Rajkot, June 23 (ANI): A Non-Government Organisation (NGO) has organised a unique kind of feast for over 12,000 stray dogs in Rajkot on Tuesday.

Pre-monsoon showers cheer farmers in Rajkot

June 18, 2010 at 4:03 PM

Rajkot, June 18 (ANI): Pre-monsoon showers in Gujarat's Rajkot city have encouraged farmers to start early sowing with expectation of sufficient rains.

Four-year-old Rajkot boy set record for push-ups

June 13, 2010 at 5:11 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), June 13 (ANI): Ronak Vitha, a four-and-a-half-year-old boy from Gujarat's Rajkot city has set a record by doing 1,500 push-ups in 40-minutes.

DJ culture at weddings hampering brass band industry in Rajkot

June 10, 2010 at 10:22 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), June 10 (ANI): With the growing popularity of Disk Jockeys (DJ's) and Casio parties, the musical bands, known for creating the fervour in weddings, are facing an existential crisis and have subsequently raised fears among the band owners in Gujarat's Rajkot city.