Bhubaneswar: Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has proposed a series of systemic reforms to prevent question paper leaks in competitive examinations such as NEET, including the creation of a massive question bank and the expansion of computer-based testing facilities across the country. Speaking on the NEET paper leak issue, Nilekani argued that relying on a single…
1,00,000 limited-edition ₹10 reward envelopes across 5,000 machines, each carrying benefits worth over ₹5,000 Bhubaneswar: : For ₹10, consumers can now pick up more than a snack at their office vending machine. Times Prime is celebrating its birthday with Born to Reward and has partnered with Daalchini to place 1,00,000 limited-edition reward envelopes in vending…
Siddharth Bhutoria, Whole-Time Director, RTS Power Corporation Ltd., takes over as President, IEEMA Hartek Singh, Director, Hartek India Private Limited, takes over as President-Elect, IEEMA Amit Kumar, Vice President & Head MPS, Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd., takes over as Vice President, IEEMA Bhubaneswar: The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), the apex association representing the…
Bhubaneswar: Newly appointed Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram has said that his appointment to the constitutional post reflects the Bharatiya Janata Party’s recognition of his long-standing commitment and hard work within the organisation. Speaking about his political journey, Ram said he continued working for the party despite being denied an election ticket on three occasions….
Bhubaneswar: The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has recommended a series of measures aimed at simplifying tax compliance, reducing the compliance burden on businesses and improving the ease of doing business in India. The recommendations cover changes to arrest and prosecution provisions, reduction in general penalties, wider input tax credit…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Young Entrepreneurs Association (OYEA), in collaboration with the Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, organised a specialised Vendor Development Programme focusing on civil components at the OYEA Conference Hall in Cuttack. The programme was conducted under the aegis of the MSME Department, Government of Odisha, with the objective of strengthening…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will launch a statewide campaign from October 2 to November 14 to identify out-of-school children and help bring them back into the education system. The initiative aims to ensure that every child has access to education and the opportunity to learn, grow and build a better future. As part of the…
Ankush Hazra and an ensemble cast come together for Sony AATH’s unscripted comedy cooking show, premiering 3rd October 2026 Bhubaneswar: : What began as a seemingly regular media lunch in Kolkata quickly turned into a kitchen full of surprises as Sony AATH unveiled their upcoming original ‘Raandhuni Na Kaanduni’. Hosted by Ankush Hazra, the immersive ‘Kitchen Takeover’ gave…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is exploring new market opportunities for its nutrient-rich and biofortified rice varieties, with the state government focusing on stronger market linkages for farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said representatives from Iran and other parts of India participated in discussions on promoting…
Bhubaneswar: The Rajdhani Book Fair is scheduled to be held at the Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar from November 15 to 22, bringing together readers, publishers, authors and book enthusiasts. The dates were confirmed at a meeting of the fair committee chaired by its President Upendra Kumar Jena. The organisers also announced plans to present awards…