Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited ‘Ramayana’, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, will have different release dates for Indian and international audiences, producer Namit Malhotra has confirmed. Speaking to NDTV, Malhotra said the film will release in India during Diwali 2026, while its international release has been scheduled for November 6, 2026. “It’s releasing in India…
Bhubaneswar: A new study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that one in five adolescents spends more than four hours each day on mobile phones, gaming, social media and other digital activities outside of schoolwork, highlighting growing concerns over excessive screen time among children. The findings are based on the WHO’s Health Behaviour…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has announced a major cultural initiative to promote the timeless values of the Lakshmi Purana by distributing around one crore copies of the classic text across the state. The initiative is intended to spread its enduring message of women’s empowerment, social equality, and cleanliness while preserving and promoting Odisha’s rich…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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: 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…