A Wound That Still Burns On the evening of November 26, 2008, India witnessed one of the darkest chapters in its history — the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The nation watched in horror as ten heavily armed terrorists unleashed coordinated attacks across Mumbai, targeting iconic landmarks like the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus,…
A Crucial Milestone for Over 5.5 Lakh Students The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, is expected to announce the Class 10 Matriculation Exam results by the second week of May, bringing relief and anticipation to more than 5.5 lakh students across the state. The High School Certificate (HSC) Examination is one of the most significant milestones in a student’s…
Revolutionising Access to Capital Through Seamless Digital Lending In a significant move to democratize access to credit, Jio Finance Limited (JFL), the non-banking financial arm of Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), has launched a fully digital Loan Against Securities (LAS) product. With this offering, customers can now avail loans of up to ₹1 crore within…
A Civil Servant of Distinction Pradeep Kumar Jena, one of Odisha’s most accomplished bureaucrats, was formally sworn in as the Chairman of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday. The oath of office was administered by Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, marking the beginning of a new…
A Black Monday for Global Markets Monday was nothing short of a financial bloodbath across global stock markets. Triggered by escalating tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump toward China, investors around the world scrambled in a wave of panic selling. The resulting volatility caused severe losses across indices, with the Indian stock markets suffering…
From Fantasy to Reality For fans of Game of Thrones, the dire wolf was more than just a mythical creature—it symbolized loyalty, strength, and wild beauty. But while the Stark family’s furry companions were fictional, their real-life counterparts, the dire wolves (Aenocyon dirus), once roamed North and South America until they vanished over 10,000 years…
A Vision for Inclusive Entrepreneurship Launched on April 8, 2015, the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) was envisioned as a people-centric scheme designed to empower individuals—particularly those from underserved sections of society—to become self-reliant entrepreneurs. Spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the initiative aimed to provide collateral-free institutional credit to small and micro enterprises, which…
Navigating Economic Uncertainty Post-Tariffs The global economy has been reeling from instability, sparked in part by the U.S.-China trade tensions that escalated under the Trump administration’s aggressive tariff policies. This economic discord has had ripple effects worldwide, pushing down crude oil prices amid fears of a global slowdown. While many economies face challenges adjusting to…
Clean Energy at the Heart of Global Transformation As the world races to address the twin challenges of climate change and energy security, wind and solar energy have emerged as the pillars of a sustainable future. These renewable sources are not just environmental imperatives—they are now shaping economic and geopolitical landscapes. In this global shift,…
Global Trade Tensions and Economic Fallout The global economy stands at a precarious juncture following the recent intensification of the U.S. tariff regime introduced under President Donald Trump. These trade policies, designed to protect American industries, have sent ripples through emerging markets, particularly affecting export-reliant economies like India. As international demand faces downward pressure and…
