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‘Machchhar’ means more than a mosquito: The fascinating story behind Captain Smit Machchhar’s Gujarati surname

A surname is more than just a second name; it conveys an untold story of some unknown ancestor. With surnames like 'Mankad' (insect), 'Machchhar' (mosquito), or 'Ghoda' (horse), these untold stories become even more intriguing. This is because the moment such a surname is spoken, one visualizes an insect or an animal rather than a person.

Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index: From ports to semiconductors, read how it became the first choice of investors

The goal of making India a developed nation by 2047 cannot be achieved by the central government alone. Ultimately, industries are set up in the states, employment is created in the states, and the biggest impact of investment also falls on the states.

From Puri to Ahmedabad: How the Jagannath Rath Yatra became Gujarat’s biggest religious festival

The journey of Puri's Jagannath Rathyatra to Ahmedabad is rooted in centuries of shared faith. Seen as a manifestation of Lord Krishna, whose final relic floated from Gujarat to Odisha, Jagannath was embraced by local Vaishnav traditions.

Who are Gujarat’s Agariyas? The salt workers of Kutch now set to benefit from ‘School on Wheels’

Gujarat's new "School on Wheels" initiative is converting 28 retired buses into mobile, smart classrooms. The project brings continuous, digital education directly to the children of the migratory Agariya salt-farming community living across the remote Rann of Kutch.

Not just testing, from design to production of space hardware: Read how the Space Manufacturing Park to be set up in Ahmedabad will boost...

The Gujarat Government has announced the setting up of Common Technical Facilities (CTF) for the Space Manufacturing Park being developed at Khoraj GIDC near Ahmedabad.

First electricity was cut in Raidhanpar, then a pre-planned attack on Hindus took place: Fresh FIR by power company confirms facts highlighted in Opindia...

A third FIR filed by the PGVCL power department has confirmed that electricity supply to five Kutch villages, including Raidhanpar, was deliberately tampered with and disrupted by human intervention at the exact time violence broke out on 29th May.

From Narendra Modi Stadium to SVP Sports Enclave: Read how Ahmedabad is building a world-class ecosystem to become India’s sports capital

Shifting from factories to stadiums, Ahmedabad is actively building a world-class sports ecosystem. Backed by mega-projects like the SVP Sports Enclave and grassroots programs, the city is laying the groundwork to cement its status as India's true sports capital and a future Olympic host.

Villagers in Gujarat’s Kheda accuse Muslim locals of illegal encroachment and harassment of Hindu women: Read exclusive OpIndia Ground Report

Government officials have promised to handle the situation strictly. They have put up warning notices on the illegal shops, ordering the owners to show legal proof of ownership right away. If the owners cannot provide the paperwork, the administration will take tough action against them.

Somnath was never just a temple: Meet the Acharyas and Kings who kept Shaivite civilisation alive after every invasion

The history of Somnath is an extraordinary narrative of cultural survival. While often remembered for medieval invasions, the temple’s true strength lies in its roots as a center of knowledge

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