Bhubaneswar: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India has every right to defend its people when faced with hostile neighbours, stressing that cooperation and goodwill cannot coexist with terrorism and sustained hostility. Addressing an event, Jaishankar said a neighbouring country cannot expect India to share critical resources such as water while continuing…
Bhubaneswar: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who was recently bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, has been asked to be released from the franchise following a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Mustafizur, 30, was snapped up by KKR for ₹9.20 crore at…
Bhubaneswar: Dhurandhar is no longer just a film; it has become a cultural and commercial phenomenon. As it races past the ₹900-crore mark and edges closer to the coveted ₹1,000-crore milestone, the question is no longer whether it is successful, but how decisively it has reshaped the Bollywood landscape in 2025. Dismissed by sections of…
Bhubaneswar: Bangladesh witnessed a renewed surge of political violence on Monday after Md. Motaleb Sikder (42), a central leader of the National Citizens Party (NCP) workers’ organisation, was shot at in Khulna, according to local media reports. Sikder serves as the Khulna divisional chief of the NCP and a central organiser of NCP Sramik Shakti….
Bhubaneswar: The recent Deepam lighting row in Tamil Nadu has once again brought to the surface a long-simmering debate in Indian public life: where does secular governance end and where does the freedom to practise faith begin? The controversy, triggered by the state government’s decision to prevent Hindu devotees from lighting diyas or lamps in…
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: 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 historic and symbolic ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted the Ram Temple Dhwaja, a triangular saffron flag marking the formal completion of the grand temple’s construction. The event, held nearly a year after the Pran Pratistha of Ram Lalla on January 22, 2024, was…
Bhubaneswar: After years of anticipation, The Family Man Season 3 finally arrives on Amazon Prime Video, bringing back Manoj Bajpayee as the ever-conflicted intelligence officer Srikant Tiwari. Created by Raj & DK, the new season attempts to blend political realism, regional complexities, and fast-paced thriller elements — this time shifting its focus to insurgency and…