Cannes 2025: A Film Festival No More? Once the most prestigious celebration of cinematic excellence, Cannes has now evolved — or devolved — into a glossy billboard for fashion, brand endorsements, and social media stardom. What was once a sacred space for filmmakers and critics has become an elaborate stage for influencers flaunting toothbrush launches…
Trump’s Proposal and Its Immediate Shockwaves Trump’s decision to impose a 5% tax on international remittances sent by non-citizens is poised to deliver a substantial financial jolt to millions of Indian households. The move, introduced as part of the broader “One Big Beautiful Bill,” is aimed at funding a sweeping anti-immigration agenda while reshaping U.S. fiscal and…
Rahul Gandhi Targets S Jaishankar Over Operation Sindoor Disclosure Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reignited a political storm by accusing External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar of a “criminal lapse” during Operation Sindoor, India’s recent cross-border anti-terror offensive. Central to Gandhi’s charge is a video clip in which Dr. Jaishankar stated that Pakistan was informed during the initial…
Odisha in the Crosshairs of a Controversial Expansionist Map In a troubling development with far-reaching implications, Odisha has been prominently featured in a controversial “Greater Bangladesh” map allegedly circulated by a Turkey-backed Islamist group, ‘Saltanat-e-Bangla’, based in Dhaka. First spotted during Pohela Boishakh festivities at Dhaka University’s Teacher-Student Centre, the map lays claim not only to Odisha,…
Social Media Under Lockdown: Priyanka Senapati’s Digital Retreat In the wake of a brewing controversy involving alleged espionage, popular Odia YouTuber Priyanka Senapati has locked her Instagram account after questions emerged about her association with Jyoti Malhotra—a fellow content creator now under arrest for allegedly spying for Pakistan. The decision comes amidst growing public and media attention, especially…
A Historic Breakthrough: World’s First Gene-Editing Cure Saves Infant’s Life In a landmark advancement in modern medicine, a nine-month-old baby diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder has been cured using the world’s first customised gene-editing therapy. The baby, identified as KJ, was suffering from severe CPS1 deficiency — a rare metabolic condition affecting…
The Beginning of the End: Operation Black Forest In what is being hailed as a landmark moment in India’s decades-long fight against Naxalism, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) chief GP Singh has termed Operation Black Forest as the “beginning of the end of Left-Wing extremism.” Conducted over 21 days in the treacherous terrain of…
A Major Leap in Indigenous Defence Technology India is on the verge of a major defence breakthrough with the development of a homegrown hypersonic missile system capable of reaching speeds over Mach 5—five times the speed of sound. The announcement was made by Dr. Sudhir Kumar Mishra, former Chief of the Defence Research and Development…
Major Investment Push Led by Tata Group Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi is set to lay the foundation for a major industrial transformation in the state with the launch of ₹1.14 lakh crore worth of projects in Jajpur on May 22. Leading the charge is the Tata Group, with a massive investment of ₹63,000 crore, making it one…
A Shocking Betrayal A 13-year-old girl from Odisha, adopted as a newborn after being found abandoned on the roadside, has been accused of murdering her adoptive mother with the help of two teenage boys. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through Paralakhemundi town in Gajapati district, unfolded on April 29 but came to light weeks…
