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: Once known for its balanced real-estate landscape, Bhubaneswar is now grappling with an unprecedented surge in property and rental prices, placing enormous strain on middle-class families. Compared to neighbouring state capitals such as Kolkata, Ranchi, Raipur, Hyderabad, and Amaravati, Bhubaneswar has emerged as one of the costliest cities in terms of land and housing….
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: 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…
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: 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: Bollywood veteran Govinda was rushed to a city hospital on Friday morning after he collapsed at his residence following an intense workout session, sources close to the actor confirmed. The 60-year-old star reportedly felt dizzy and lost consciousness shortly after completing his morning exercise routine. Family members immediately took him to the hospital, where…
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,…
