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: A new global study across 50 countries has confirmed what many of us have quietly sensed: social media activity is declining, and it is the young—once the driving force behind the digital revolution—who are walking away first. Out of a massive sample of 250 million users, researchers found a 10% drop in active participation….
Bhubaneswar: In a fresh flashpoint between New Delhi and Beijing, an Indian citizen born in Arunachal Pradesh was detained, questioned and denied entry by Chinese immigration authorities at Shanghai Airport, reviving long-standing tensions over China’s territorial claims in India’s northeast. Indian Traveller Held for 18 Hours After Transit Landing Pema Thongdok, an Indian national originally…
Bhubaneswar: In a major restructuring of how salaries are calculated across the private sector, India’s revised national wage framework is poised to significantly reduce in-hand salaries for a large segment of employees—even as overall employer cost (CTC) remains the same. Under the new rules, basic pay plus dearness and retaining allowances must constitute at least…
Bhubaneswar: India’s revised national wage framework—now mandating that basic pay must constitute at least 50% of total wages—may not change how much employers spend on their workforce, but it significantly reshapes how employees receive their salaries. The new structure does not increase corporate costs; instead, it redistributes the components of employee compensation, shifting the balance…
Bhubaneswar: The hoisting of the saffron Dhwaja atop the newly completed Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple marks far more than the culmination of a monumental construction project. It is the arrival of a moment that blends religion, culture, politics, and national identity—each layered with its own meaning, each carrying its own weight. On Tuesday, when Prime…
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident on Friday, an Indian Air Force Tejas fighter aircraft crashed during a performance at the Dubai Air Show, leading to the death of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the pilot on board. Hailing from Himachal Pradesh, Wing Commander Sayd was a highly skilled officer and among the select few entrusted with…
Bhubaneswar: In a dramatic turn inside the Bigg Boss 19 house, senior contestant and Bollywood veteran Kunickaa Sadanand was unexpectedly evicted on Sunday, sending shockwaves across the show’s fanbase. Known as the strongest and oldest contestant of the season, her exit comes barely two weeks before the grand finale. The eviction unfolded during a high-voltage…
Bhubaneswar: In a dramatic geopolitical development, the G20 nations have formally adopted the Johannesburg Declaration, choosing to move ahead without former U.S. President Donald Trump, who skipped the summit and attempted to influence proceedings from outside. The summit, held in South Africa, saw no impact from Trump’s pressure tactics, marking a major setback for the…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday initiated the large-scale eviction process at Salia Sahi, the city’s largest slum cluster, triggering intense public anger and widespread protests from residents. The operation, carried out under heavy security, has raised serious concerns about displacement, rehabilitation, and administrative sensitivity. According to locals, the eviction began without the authorities…
