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…
Bhubaneswar: Television actress Ashnoor Kaur, who was recently evicted from Bigg Boss 19, reunited with her close friend and fellow contestant Abhishek Bajaj shortly after her exit from the reality show. Ashnoor’s eviction was announced by host Salman Khan after she was expelled for allegedly displaying violent behaviour towards housemate Tanya Mittal — a violation…
Bhubaneswar: Delhi woke up to another day of stifling air on Friday, with the capital’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to 384 at 8:00 am, placing it firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, according to real-time data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several regions slid back into the ‘severe’ zone, marking a…
Bhubaneswar: A wave of alarming rumours claiming that former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has died in prison has sparked shock and confusion — but jail authorities and several media outlets are calling the reports unfounded. In recent days, numerous social-media posts and certain foreign online channels have been circulating the claim that Imran Khan…
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: 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: A major independent study conducted across 50 countries has revealed a significant drop in global social media activity—an unexpected reversal driven largely by the very demographic that once powered the digital boom. Out of a sample size of 250 million users, researchers found that overall engagement has declined by nearly 10%, signalling what analysts…
Kolkata, 27 November 2025: On November 22, 2025, the historic Vidya Mandir Auditorium became the epicentre of a vital conversation on heritage and futurity, as the Department of Interior Designing, JD Birla Institute successfully hosted its World Heritage Week Celebration under the resonant theme, “Custodians of Tomorrow.” This gathering was not merely a celebration but…
Bhubaneswar: In one of the largest data-purification drives undertaken to date, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than 2 crore Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals. The move, confirmed by the Ministry of Electronics & IT, is aimed at strengthening the integrity of the national identity system and preventing fraud linked…
