New Odisha Age

Student Council Elections at iLEAD Inspire Democratic Spirit and Leadership

Kolkata, India, 15 November 2025: The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Development (iLEAD) successfully conducted its Student Council Elections 2025 on November 5, drawing a large number of students and staff to the polls. The event was held under the careful supervision of teachers and mentors, ensuring transparency, fairness and discipline throughout the process.  The elections were…

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Taiwan Excellence Brings Three Award-Winning Innovations to India from LUFTQI, Vinxper and COTTAI

From smart air purification to intelligent décor and premium wine tech, global innovators foray into India, seeking strategic distribution partners. Kolkata, 15th November 2025: Continuing its legacy of introducing globally celebrated innovations to India, Taiwan Excellence (TE), an initiative of Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), has unveiled three award-winning products from leading Taiwanese brands in the Indian…

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Gandhi Shilpa Bazaar Showcases India’s Handcrafted Heritage at Ekamra Haat

Bhubaneswar: The Gandhi Shilpa Bazaar has begun at Bhubaneswar’s Ekamra Haat, celebrating India’s vibrant tradition of craftsmanship and creativity. The exhibition, which runs from November 11 to 16, has brought together artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs from across the country. Though modest in scale, the fair offers a colourful range of metal crafts, wooden artefacts, handlooms,…

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Massive Bank Merger on the Horizon: India to Reshape Banking Sector with Five Mega

Bhubaneswar: In a major structural reform, the Central Government is reportedly preparing to execute one of the largest bank mergers in India’s history — a move that will consolidate the nation’s public sector banks into five world-class financial institutions. According to official sources, the government aims to merge smaller public sector banks (PSBs) with larger,…

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India Needs More World-Class Banks, Says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Bhubaneswar: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India requires a greater number of large, world-class banks to meet the country’s growing economic ambitions and support its expanding financial ecosystem. Speaking at a recent event, the Minister said that the government is in discussions with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and various financial…

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Meta Under Scrutiny for Profiting from Fraudulent Ads, Investigation Reveals

Bhubaneswar: A recent investigation has revealed that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is allegedly earning substantial profits from fraudulent advertisements circulating across its social media platforms. According to internal projections cited in the report, nearly 10% of Meta’s total revenue in 2024 could be linked to such deceptive ads. These…

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Bhubaneswar to Get Dedicated ‘Gupchup Market’ for Hygienic Street Food Experience

Bhubaneswar: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is setting up a dedicated ‘Gupchup Market’ in the city to offer residents a clean, organised, and safe space to enjoy one of Odisha’s favourite snacks — gupchup (pani puri). The project, launched as a pilot initiative, aims to streamline roadside vending and ease traffic…

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India’s Grand Wedding Season Set to Add ₹6.5 Lakh Crore to the Economy

Bhubaneswar: As winter sets in, India’s most celebrated season — the wedding season — is back in full swing. Over the next three months, the country is expected to witness nearly 46 lakh weddings, driving a massive ₹6.5 lakh crore boost to the economy, according to estimates from industry associations. From luxury hotels to small…

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InterGlobe’s International Hotel Miiro Spittelberg Opens Its Doors in Vienna

The Group Strengthens Its Presence in Europe with Sixth Hotel Launch National, 9 November 2025: Miiro, the lifestyle hotel brand from InterGlobe Enterprises, has announced the opening of Miiro Spittelberg in Vienna, a vibrant new addition to its growing European portfolio. With bookings now open for stays starting April 1, 2026, Spittelberg marks Miiro’s second hotel in Vienna…

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