Festive Cheer Drowned by Unprecedented Rain Kolkata’s festive mood was overshadowed as heavy rains paralyzed the city, leaving streets waterlogged and public services disrupted just days before Durga Puja. At least seven people lost their lives, several due to electrocution, while residents struggled to navigate submerged roads and interrupted transport networks. The India Meteorological Department…
High-Level Dialogue at UNGA On the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday, reaffirming the strategic significance of India for the United States. The meeting, lasting about an hour, marked the…
A Minister Leads by Example Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has stirred conversation online by switching to Zoho for managing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Urging citizens to follow suit, he framed the move as a step toward embracing homegrown software, aligning with PM Modi’s vision of a self-reliant Viksit Bharat 2047. What Makes Zoho Stand Out Founded in 1996…
A Republican Leader’s Remark Ignites Outrage In Texas, a 90-foot statue of the Hindu deity Hanuman—dubbed the ‘Statue of Union’—has become the center of a heated debate over faith, identity, and freedom. The controversy erupted when Texas Republican Alexander Duncan, a Senate candidate, posted a video of the monument on X, calling it a “false statue…
Shockwaves Through Communities When the Trump administration unveiled a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, panic rippled far beyond corporate boardrooms. For doctors, researchers, and skilled workers whose careers and communities depend on the visa program, the change felt like a door abruptly slammed shut. Families worried about being uprooted, hospitals feared losing physicians,…
Fallout of the Pahalgam Attack The April terror assault in Pahalgam not only deepened hostility between New Delhi and Islamabad but also triggered a series of retaliatory steps that have spilled into aviation. In the wake of the incident, Pakistan swiftly blocked Indian aircraft from traversing its skies. India reciprocated within days, shutting its own…
Administrative Backbone Under Strain The governance framework of Odisha, like any other state, heavily depends on the efficiency of its IAS, IPS, and IFS officers who manage administration, maintain law and order, and oversee natural resources. However, the state is grappling with a major shortfall in these key cadres, creating stress in day-to-day functioning and…
Mining: Odisha’s Economic Backbone Mining remains one of the most critical pillars of Odisha’s economy, contributing heavily to the state’s revenue. From iron ore to coal, mineral royalties fund development projects, social welfare, and infrastructure in the state. This reliance on mining makes fluctuations in collections a key concern for policymakers. Current Year Collections and…
Farhan’s Controversial Celebration Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan made headlines during the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash against India by scoring 58 runs from 45 balls. While his half-century helped Pakistan reach a total of 171, it was his post-shot celebration—mimicking an AK-47—that sparked widespread criticism. The 29-year-old, when asked about the gesture, stated unequivocally, “Mujhe parwah…
Pannun and the Strain on India-Canada Relations India-Canada relations faced unprecedented tension after the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistan activist, in Canada. The incident, and subsequent allegations by then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau linking India to the killing, prompted a major diplomatic fallout. India recalled its high commissioner and several diplomats, while Canada…
