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Aditi Raja
Aditi is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, stationed in Vadodara, Gujarat. She covers news from Central Gujarat and Narmada districts. Her beats include administration, politics, crime, gender, tribal issues, non-resident Gujaratis, Statue of Unity, and Sardar Sarovar, among others.
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In Bharuch, a family with links to Zakir Naik’s South African mentorSubscriber Only
August 10, 2016 02:07 IST
A village in Gujarat’s Surat district has hit the spotlight for being the birthplace of late Sheikh Ahmed Deedat, the mentor of Zakir Naik.
Wed, Aug 10, 2016
How gau rakshaks across party lines get Gujarat government rewardsSubscriber Only
August 05, 2016 02:31 IST
It was under Narendra Modi as chief minister, in 2011, that the Gujarat Animal Preservation Act, 1954, got more teeth.
Sun, Aug 07, 2016Kidney racket ‘kingpin’ lands in Anand police netSubscriber Only
July 31, 2016 04:53 IST
The Anand police, guarded about Raut’s arrest, are now hoping that the court will cancel his bail in the previous conviction.
Sun, Jul 31, 2016
No water supply and electricity for Muslim families in VadodaraSubscriber Only
July 28, 2016 11:50 IST
On May 31, the VMC had demolished 318 homes in the Muslim-populated Sulemani Chawl as part of “Slum free Vadodara” project and started working on resettling them in Kapurai area on Dabhoi Road, where upper caste Hindus reside.
Thu, Jul 28, 2016
Hardik turns 23, away from family but among fansSubscriber Only
July 24, 2016 04:25 IST
Hardik said that the BJP tried to break his morale by putting him in prison, but he sought strength from reading “inspirational stories” of Nelson Mandela.
Sun, Jul 24, 2016
Kapurai logjam: Muslims ask VMC to allocate new homes in another localitySubscriber Only
July 08, 2016 01:53 IST
They demaded the VMC reconsider its plan and construct low-cost homes for the families at a Muslim neighbourhood.
Fri, Jul 08, 2016
Relocation of Muslim families on cards as Kapurai residents renew their oppositionSubscriber Only
July 02, 2016 06:07 IST
VMC officials, it has been learnt, that they are looking to relocate the Muslim families.
Sat, Jul 02, 2016
‘Rape’ at Parul University: ‘Dreams shattered, we want justice… will fight till end’Subscriber Only
July 01, 2016 03:35 IST
After the rape and a subsequent threat from Patel, as alleged in the FIR, the woman took a day’s time to confide in her fiance.
Fri, Jul 01, 2016
Sakhi set to export 12 low-cost sanitary pad machines to Jordan refugee campsSubscriber Only
June 27, 2016 04:40 IST
After taking back samples of about 200 sanitary napkins and a training in manufacturing the pads from Bedekar, Peake received the UN sanction to set up the manufacturing unit in Zataari.
Mon, Jun 27, 2016
Rise & fall of Jayesh Patel: From abortion clinic to sprawling university to rape accusedSubscriber Only
June 22, 2016 01:14 IST
Patel, who holds a diploma in homoeopathy, used to run a walk-in clinic in Kothi of Vadodara that for years carried out one abortion after another for the paltry fee of Rs 150.
Wed, Jun 22, 2016
In Gujarat schools, roll call to ensure toilet at homeSubscriber Only
June 16, 2016 02:41 IST
That is not all. Students who reply ‘sauchayala nathi’ will have their teacher and classmates taking out a protest rally to their parents, urging them to construct a toilet.
Thu, Jun 16, 2016
Hindu men, go home and worship your manhood: VHP leader Pravin TogadiaSubscriber Only
June 11, 2016 03:58 IST
He asked Hindu couples to have more children to counter the growing numbers of Muslims in India.
Sat, Jun 11, 2016
For Vadodara’s 25 displaced Muslim women, a refuge-cemeterySubscriber Only
June 04, 2016 04:49 IST
“This is the home of Allah. We are not sanctioned to eat these fruits here,” she says, insisting that a little boy must discard the fruit he managed to pluck in his first playful jump.
Sat, Jun 04, 2016
Vadodara locality to the civic body: Don’t let Muslims hereSubscriber Only
June 02, 2016 04:01 IST
Will hamper the ‘peace-loving nature here,’ say residents, block rehab of 300 displaced families
Thu, Jun 02, 2016
Haryana: Four men shot dead in Palwal village, hunt on for ‘suspended policeman’Subscriber Only
May 26, 2016 03:40 IST
On Wednesday afternoon, four men — Wasim(17), Razaq (35), Din Mohammad (62) and Hamid (24) — from the village were shot dead during a clash between two groups.
Thu, May 26, 2016
Gujarat school that kids had to swim to has highest fail rateSubscriber Only
May 25, 2016 03:39 IST
Of 358 students, only 69 cleared Class X exam, principal says they are not studying enough.
Wed, May 25, 2016
A day in the life of a worker at Godhra’s stone crushing factorySubscriber Only
May 22, 2016 01:00 IST
As he oversees the crushing and packaging of powdered quartz stones, Mahavir hopes his mask will keep out silicosis, the deadly disease that has claimed the lives of several in these factories.
Sun, May 22, 2016
Understanding silica, the ‘dust of death’Subscriber Only
May 19, 2016 01:30 IST
The white dust is free crystalline silica, the “powder of death” — lethal byproduct of quartz crushing that causes the incurable and irreversible respiratory disease, silicosis.
Thu, May 19, 2016
238 deaths later, silicosis is still the killer in Godhra’s quarriesSubscriber Only
May 18, 2016 02:02 IST
In October 2013, the NHRC recommended a compensation of Rs 5 lakhs each for their families and asked the state government to submit a compliance report by February 2014.
Wed, May 18, 2016
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: ‘UPA govt left coffers empty, making it difficult for us’Subscriber Only
May 16, 2016 02:00 IST
"The UPA government had left us with empty coffers because of which it was not possible for the present government to do anything for the poor," Shah said.
Mon, May 16, 2016
Launch of PMUY: At mega event, Dahod administration biggest challenge is to beat the heatSubscriber Only
May 14, 2016 04:42 IST
According to local officials, the district was chosen for the launch of the scheme for three states — Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
Sat, May 14, 2016
Wear Smart City t-shirts to office, else pay Rs 500 fine: VMC to its senior officialsSubscriber Only
May 09, 2016 04:54 IST
The internal circular stated that it was move to “instill team spirit” among officers for better performance in the second round of the Smart city selection.
Mon, May 09, 2016
Gujarat tribals to perform at Ujjain Kumbh MelaSubscriber Only
May 08, 2016 08:38 IST
Celebrated tribal performer Bharat Baria and his co-dancer Akshay Patel have been specially instructed to perform the Shiv Tandav, one of Modi’s favourite performances.
Sun, May 08, 2016VMC whips up hype, wears Smart City logo on its sleeveSubscriber Only
May 06, 2016 03:56 IST
The Smart City tag eluded VMC in the first phase which saw the selection of 20 cities in January.
Fri, May 06, 2016
Gujarat: In an unusual custom, sisters-in-law marry in Chhota UdepurSubscriber Only
May 05, 2016 02:00 IST
Folklore has it that the male deities of these villages were bachelors and the villagers believe in the ominous significance of keeping the groom home - to protect him from harm.
Thu, May 05, 2016Journalism of Courage
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