Bhubaneswar: As the marriage season reaches its peak, several arterial roads across the city are choking under the weight of wedding-related traffic. Lavish banquet halls, many of which boast grand dining spaces but lack basic parking facilities, are forcing guests to spill their vehicles onto busy streets. The result: long traffic snarls, frustrated commuters, and…
Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor has announced that she is expecting her second child. The actress shared the happy news on Instagram on Tuesday, posting a series of elegant photographs proudly flaunting her baby bump. Sonam captioned the post simply and powerfully: “MOTHER.” In the pictures, the Neerja star appears radiant as she embraces this…
Bhubaneswar: A major political storm has hit the RJD first family. The Yadav household — long seen as the most powerful political dynasty in Bihar — is now facing an unprecedented and very public breakdown. According to viral videos and online posts, a fierce confrontation has taken place between Tejashwi Yadav and his sisters following…
Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have recently remained in the spotlight, largely due to ongoing media chatter surrounding alleged tensions within their family. While neither has confirmed any specific claims, Sunita has been open about her displeasure with aspects of their long marriage during her public appearances. She has spoken in…
Bhubaneswar: Bigg Boss 19 has always been known for its drama, emotional outbursts, and unpredictable dynamics — but this season, music composer Amaal Mallik has emerged as one of its most polarising and talked-about contestants. From the very first week, Amaal opened up about his career struggles, family disputes, past controversies, and pressures within the…
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…
Bhubaneswar: Delhi’s air quality has once again plunged into the ‘severe’ category as thick smog blankets the national capital, marking the onset of yet another hazardous winter pollution spell. The dense fog and stagnant air have reduced visibility across major parts of the city, disrupting daily life and sparking renewed public health concerns. According to…
Bhubaneswar: On the last Monday of the sacred Kartika month, the revered Dhabaleswar shrine in Cuttack district came alive with spiritual fervour as thousands of devotees gathered to celebrate the auspicious ‘Bada Osha’ festival. The air resonated with the sound of conch shells, devotional chants, and the fragrance of incense, marking one of the holiest…
Bhubaneswar: For centuries, the Indian thali — with its rice, roti, dal, and curries — has been celebrated as a wholesome meal symbolising the country’s culinary diversity. But behind its comforting familiarity lies a growing health concern: too many carbohydrates and too little protein. According to a recent Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) survey,…
Bhubaneswar: This Diwali, India is not just glowing with lights and festivity — the economy, too, is dazzling. According to data released by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Diwali 2025 sales have touched a record ₹6.05 lakh crore, marking one of the strongest festive seasons in the country’s trading history. The report highlights…
