Its all about Odisha
Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday mocked US President Donald Trump’s claim of a deal with Pakistan to develop “massive oil reserves,” saying the Americans may be under an illusion. “Let them look,” Tharoor remarked, adding, “I wish them luck.”Trump had announced on Truth Social that the US had…
Designer Sreejith Jeevan of Rouka by Sreejith Jeevan, has ignited a debate about plagiarism in Indian fashion. He subtly called out Suta, a popular saree brand, for allegedly copying his designs, particularly an ivory saree with red floral appliqué. While avoiding legal action due to resource constraints, Jeevan seeks acknowledgment of original work. There’s fashion…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha govt has not yet set a timeline for notifying the PESA Rules to implement the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, across all scheduled areas (tribal-dominated) in the state, Union minister of state for panchayati raj, S P Singh Baghel, informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.The Act gives powers to gram…
India bowler Anshul Kamboj receives encouragement from Jasprit Bumrah during day two of the Fourth Test vs England at Old Trafford (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has thrown his weight behind young pacer Anshul Kamboj, urging critics not to judge him based on a single performance. Kamboj had a forgettable…
Amina Shervani revealed Shah Rukh Khan’s unconventional casting story in Fauji. His mother’s call led to Amina’s humorous remark about Bollywood looks, ironically favoring SRK. Amina noticed his uniquely expressive face, deeming it perfect for the screen, and his theatre background with Barry John solidified his acting foundation, launching his iconic Bollywood journey. Long before…
NEW DELHI: Faced with a troubling spike in student suicides, IIT Kharagpur is taking an unusual but decisive step, downsizing ceiling fans in hostel rooms to make them unusable for self-harm. The initiative is part of a larger mental health push aimed at protecting students from moments of impulsive distress.“This is not a solution to…
Okay, so picture this: a quiet forest trail. There are dry leaves scattered everywhere, trees standing tall on both sides, and sunlight slipping through the branches. It looks peaceful. Nothing out of the ordinary.But somewhere in that very normal-looking photo… there’s a leopard.No kidding.Someone posted it on Reddit with the username @Stock_Association_83 — and challenged…
Bhubaneswar: The state has reported over 650 dengue cases, including more than 200 cases in Bhubaneswar, since Jan 1, prompting the govt to intensify both active and passive surveillance efforts to curb the spread of the vector-borne disease, officials said. Dr Nilakantha Mishra, director of public health, said Malkangiri and Cuttack followed Bhubaneswar with 60…
Shubman Gill pulls a delivery from Jamie Overton to the boundary during Day One of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval on July 31 (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) In what has been a stunning series for Shubman Gill as India’s Test captain, the batter has etched his name into the record books…
Vijay Deverakonda‘s psychological thriller ‘Kingdom’ was released worldwide today (July 31). Directed by Gautham Thinnanuri, the film is receiving a good response from the audience. The film’s plot twists and turns and Vijay’s performance are being praised. The film, which also stars Bhagyashri Borse, Satyadev, and others in important roles, has music composed by Anirudh…
