New Odisha Age

Category: Television

Ashwini Vaishnaw Highlights Cabinet Push For Coal Gasification To Strengthen India’s Energy Self-Reliance

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said the Union Cabinet has taken a “very important and timely decision” to promote coal gasification as part of India’s strategy to strengthen energy self-reliance amid rising gas demand and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Addressing a Cabinet briefing, the minister said India possesses sufficient coal reserves to meet requirements…

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Kangana Ranaut Returns As Rani In ‘Queen’ Sequel While Managing MP Responsibilities

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has officially begun shooting for the sequel to her acclaimed 2013 film Queen, reprising her popular role as Rani. The sequel is being directed by Vikas Bahl and is currently under production in South Mumbai. The project has already generated significant buzz among fans eager to see the continuation of Rani’s…

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India Halts TV News Ratings for Four Weeks Over Sensational Israel–Iran War Coverage

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: India’s media regulator has ordered a four-week halt to television rating data for all news channels, citing concerns over sensational and unverified coverage of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran that could trigger unnecessary public panic. The decision, backed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, comes amid criticism of several channels for…

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At 60, a Superstar Reaffirms His Star Power and Sense of Duty

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Turning 60 is often a moment of quiet reflection. For this Bollywood icon, it became a statement—of relevance, responsibility and reinvention. On December 27, amid an intimate celebration at his Bandra residence with close friends including MS Dhoni, Sakshi and young Ziva, and thousands of fans lining the streets outside, the actor once again…

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26th CABLE TV SHOW 2025 Kolkata takes off Celebrating 30 Years of CTMA Excellence

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: The 26th CABLE TV SHOW 2025, one of India’s largest trade shows on digital cable television, broadband, and OTT in the SAARC region, was formally inaugurated by Chief Guest, Mr Subhas Agarwala, National Executive Chairman, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Milan Mela, Kolkata, today. The event, on till…

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‘Dhurandhar’ and the Uneasy Power of Political Cinema

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

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…

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Ashnoor Kaur Reunites With Abhishek Bajaj After Bigg Boss 19 Eviction

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

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…

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Global Social Media Activity Witnesses Sharp Decline, Led by Young Users

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

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…

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Veteran Actress Kunickaa Sadanand Evicted in Shocking Twist, Just Two Weeks Before Finale

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

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…

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Crimes Should Not Be Judged Under a Gender Lens

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Our society has slowly gone to the position where a sexual harassment, candle march, justice, protest for rights, violence against women has become normal. Everyday the new portals, television channels and news papers are filled with such news. One after another, cases are proving that women are unsafe and helpless everywhere. Ever alternative day…

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