After Tariffs, a Test of Trust In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s steep 50% tariffs on Indian exports — a blow that rattled industries from textiles to gems — relations between Washington and New Delhi faced a crucial inflection point. The move, justified by the White House as a push for “fair trade,” strained an otherwise growing…
A New Dawn for India’s Space Ambitions India is preparing for a defining moment in its space exploration journey as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) prepares to launch the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission this December. Taking centre stage in this ambitious test flight will be ‘Vyommitra’, a humanoid robot designed to simulate human presence in space…
Political Transition in the Heart of Western Odisha Nuapada, one of western Odisha’s politically vibrant constituencies, is gearing up for a crucial by-election following the demise of sitting MLA Rajendra Dholakia in September. As the bypoll approaches, all eyes are now on his son, Jay Dholakia, who on Friday formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)…
Tragic Incident on Medical College Campus A chilling episode unfolded on Friday evening when a second-year MBBS student from Odisha, studying at a private medical college in Durgapur, West Bengal, was allegedly raped within the college premises. The survivor, hailing from Jaleswar in Odisha, reportedly stepped out of the campus around 8:30 pm with a…
Odisha’s Tech Leap Toward Smarter Governance Odisha is swiftly transforming into a digitally empowered state, embracing advanced technologies across governance, education, health, and environmental management. From AI-driven disaster forecasting to smart agriculture and e-governance, the eastern state is building a reputation as a forward-looking, tech-first region. Now, Odisha has taken another pioneering step — this…
The Forbes India Rich List 2025 The Forbes India Rich List has long been a benchmark of the country’s wealth landscape, highlighting the fortunes of business leaders shaping India’s economy. The 2025 edition, released this week, features not only India’s traditional business titans but also fresh entrants from renewable energy, electronics, and tech sectors, reflecting evolving…
JNU’s Storied Legacy at Risk Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has long been celebrated as one of India’s premier public universities, renowned for its progressive thought, rigorous research, and inclusive ethos. Established as a hub for academic excellence and critical inquiry, JNU attracted students and scholars nationwide, shaping debates on politics, society, and culture. Yet, a new…
Obama’s Nobel Win Faces Renewed Scrutiny After Years of Silence More than fifteen years after Barack Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize, the decision has resurfaced in political debate — this time revived by Donald Trump’s sharp criticism. Obama’s 2009 award, granted just eight months into his first presidential term, was once hailed as a gesture…
Modi’s Peace-making Persona Amid the Gaza Truce Talks As the world watched developments unfold over the long-standing Gaza conflict, a moment of unexpected diplomacy took center stage. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paused a high-stakes security cabinet meeting—one focused on finalizing a ceasefire and hostage release deal under U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza Peace Plan—to…
Empowering Villages Through Skills and Opportunity Odisha’s industrial landscape is witnessing a quiet transformation — not just through factories and power plants, but through empowerment of its rural youth. In a landmark move, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), one of India’s leading public sector enterprises, has launched a comprehensive skill development initiative aimed at creating sustainable…
