Welcome to Vadodara Vadodara, also known as Baroda, is a city of over 1.75 million people, in the west Indian state of Gujarat. Although Rajkot and Surat are larger cities in the state, Vadodara is regarded as being Gujurat's cultural capital and is often referred to as “Sanskari-Nagar” or ‘Cultured City’. The area is linguistically and culturally very diverse. Gujarati, the official language of the state, is spoken and understood by all. You can find Marathi, the legacy of the Maratha rulers in some pockets. Hindi, the national language is also understood by all. The large number of English and public schools has facilitated the spread of the English language. With plenty of attractions, including palaces constructed by various Maharaja, and an appealing climate, Vadodara is a great place to visit.   Latest Vadodara News Irani Trophy dates advanced (rediff.com) The Irani Cup tie between Ranji Trophy champions Delhi and the Rest of India has been advanced by a week and would be played between September 24 and 28 at Vadodara, the Cricket Board said on Wednesday. Minor gangraped in Vadodara (The Times of India) A 17-year-old girl was gangraped after tying her to a tree near Moti Bhamri village at Narmada district, police said on Tuesday. ICC salutes Bradman Calcutta: (The Telegraph) The International Cricket Council (ICC) hailed Don Bradman as ?a byword for brilliance? on Wednesday, the centenary of the cricketer?s birth, says A Staff Reporter. Two arrested for planting Surat bombs (Hindustan Times) Gujarat Police on Wednesday announced the arrest of two persons for allegedly planting 25 bombs in crowded places in the city around the time Ahmedabad was rocked by serial blasts that killed 57 people on July 26. No new fixtures in Champions Trophy gap - BCCI (CricInfo) The Indian board wants to utilise the window in the international calendar created by the postponement of the ICC Champions Trophy to prepare for the "very important" home Test series against Australia, Niranjan Shah, the BCCI secretary, said.