Gujarat

As Meghalaya’s root bridges eye UNESCO status, check out these living heritage sites of India

Meghalaya’s living root bridges is moving closer to UNESCO World Heritage recognition. Across India, some of the most remarkable heritage sites are not frozen in time. They are lived in, walked on, prayed at and cared for every day.

Republic Day 2026 preview: Check out what your State's tableau is representing

At the Republic day media preview, Firstpost got an exclusive look at the array of ideas being depicted by different state tableaux. From Jammu and Kashmir to Goa, Rajasthan to West Bengal, each tableau seamlessly combines regional history with national pride.

5 abandoned Indian villages with chilling stories: To visit or not to visit?

From Mayong in Assam to Kuldhara in Jaisalmer, these mysterious villages in India have some of the most chilling stories. For those drawn to the unexplained, they offer a glimpse into India’s darker, lesser-known past.

Exclusive | How arena polo and a golden chukker revived Gujarat’s equestrian legacy

The inaugural Ahmedabad Polo Tournament ended in a dramatic golden chukker, but its bigger win lay off the scoreboard. By adopting the fast-paced arena polo format, the event signalled a serious attempt to revive Gujarat’s equestrian heritage and create a sustainable blueprint for polo’s expansion across India

Exclusive | How Mayfair Polo is leading Gujarat’s polo revival under 27-year-old Anay Shah

As polo returns to Ahmedabad after years in the shadows, Mayfair Polo has emerged as the tournament’s standout force. Undefeated en route to the final, Firstpost gets in touch with the team's 27-year-old player Anay Shah who is also the sport's youngest patron in India

Watch: What happens when liquor flows by accident in dry Gujarat

The truck, carrying a massive consignment of liquor bottles, reportedly hit a bump and lost balance before tumbling over

FirstUp: India to get Commonwealth Games 2030 hosting rights, UK budget presentation... The news today

India will get the hosting rights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games formally today in Glasgow. Meanwhile, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer will present the annual budget in the House of Commons. With the challenging economic backdrop, the government is likely to introduce significant tax increases and welfare reforms

In Photos | A heartfelt homage fit for India's Iron Man by PM Modi

October 31 is the birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary, PM Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to India's first home minister at the 182-metre-tall Statue of Unity, near Ekta Nagar in Gujarat

What is India’s military exercise that has forced Pakistan to close most of its airspace?

India is set to conduct a major exercise on its western frontier with Pakistan – and Islamabad is not happy. Pakistan has issued a notice to air missions (NOTAM), covering the majority of its airspace. The development comes months after India conducted Operation Sindoor targeting terror hubs in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in April. But what do we know about India's military manoeuvres that have rattled the neighbour?

What is Sir Creek, the region at the centre of India’s warning to Pakistan?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has put the spotlight on Sir Creek — a 96-km tidal estuary dividing Gujarat and Sindh — with a sharp warning to Pakistan. The decades-old dispute, rooted in colonial-era maps, now carries high stakes involving oil, gas, maritime rights, fisheries, and security