Bhubaneswar: Aakash Institute, India’s leading test preparation institute for medical and engineering entrance examinations, has once again demonstrated its academic excellence with a total of 134 students from Aakash centres across India qualifying for the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) 2026. Adding to this national achievement, three classroom students from Aakash West Bengal—Karan Shaurya Baranwal, Soham…
Bhubaneswar: As the sun sets over the timeless stones of the Konark Sun Temple, Odisha once again steps into the global cultural spotlight. The 36th Konark Festival and the 15th International Sand Art Festival, commencing at the scenic Chandrabhaga Beach, are more than annual events—they are living expressions of the state’s artistic legacy, community spirit,…
Bhubaneswar: Cinema has never been a neutral art form. From its earliest days, it has reflected power, politics, pain and patriotism. Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, arrives firmly within this tradition — unapologetic, provocative and deeply polarising. The fierce debate it has ignited says as much about the times we live in as it does…
Bhubaneswar: Director-producer Aditya Dhar’s much-anticipated film Dhurandhar has taken the country by storm since its release, generating enormous buzz across social media, film circles and political commentary alike. With a powerhouse ensemble cast and a politically charged narrative, the film has emerged as one of the most discussed releases of the year. Featuring an impressive…
Kolkata, 13 December 2025: The air at Baansera Park in New Delhi was thick with poetry and passion as the 10th edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta set the stage for a remarkable literary unveiling. Among the ghazals, dance, and vibrant cultural tapestry, a poignant chapter of personal and political history was shared with the world. The Urdu translation of Neelima…
New Delhi: With the 30th edition of Conference of Parties (COP 30) concluding in Brazil, the pressing issue of Climate Change compelled the international community to take multilateral measures and brought forward new commitments and tools to unlock climate finance. For business, it reaffirmed the importance of adopting a pragmatic approach inembedding Environmental, Social, and…
Bhubaneswar: We express deep disappointment over the recent statement made by social media influencer Subhankar Mishra, wherein he claimed that couples—married or unmarried—should not visit the Puri Sri Jagannath Temple together due to an alleged “curse” by Radha Rani. This assertion is not only factually baseless but also reflects a profound lack of understanding of…
Bhubaneswar: Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made headlines on Saturday after delivering a powerful speech at the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Birth Centenary Year celebrations, an event attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, and several Union ministers. The gathering, held at Prasanthi Nilayam, witnessed a series of cultural and spiritual programs marking…
Kolkata, 17th November 2025: Pradip Chopra, Chairman of iLEAD, delivered a captivating one-hour online lecture on “Ethics is Good Business” to students of Capital University’s management institute in Columbus, Ohio. The virtual session emphasized the importance of ethics and fair dealing in building a strong brand reputation and goodwill in the market. During the lecture, Mr….
Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited 25th Rajdhani Book Fair commenced today in the capital city, bringing together book lovers, students, publishers, and literary enthusiasts from across Odisha. The fair, which will continue from November 14 to November 23, is being held at the Durga Puja Mandap Ground in Sahid Nagar, one of Bhubaneswar’s busiest cultural hubs. The…