The End of a Rebel’s Journey For over four decades, Mallojula Venugopal Rao, better known by his aliases Sonu, Abhay, or Bhupati, was one of the most influential figures in India’s Maoist movement. A soft-spoken man from Peddapalli in Telangana, Sonu’s life took a radical turn in the 1980s when he joined the People’s War Group, drawn…
Trump’s Familiar Mix of Flattery and Surprise Few global leaders command attention quite like Donald Trump. Whether in or out of office, his remarks often blur the lines between diplomacy and showmanship. Over the years, Trump has praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as close allies while at times making startlingly candid comments about Pakistan. His…
An Uneasy Neighbourhood India and Pakistan, born from the same historical upheaval in 1947, have shared a relationship marked more by hostility than harmony. Decades after Partition, the two nuclear-armed neighbours remain locked in disputes over territory, ideology, and cross-border terrorism. Despite intermittent attempts at peace, mistrust continues to dominate the narrative. Kashmir remains the central flashpoint,…
Puri’s Transformation: Balancing Faith, Heritage, and Modernity The Odisha government has intensified its efforts to reshape Puri into a world-class heritage city, blending spirituality with sustainable urban development. Revered as the sacred abode of Lord Jagannath and one of India’s holiest pilgrimage centers, Puri is undergoing a landmark transformation aimed at preserving its religious legacy…
A Charged Political Climate in Bihar As Bihar gears up for its crucial Assembly elections, the state’s political landscape is once again abuzz with activity, strategy, and speculation. Known for its intricate caste arithmetic and shifting alliances, Bihar stands on the brink of another fiercely contested election. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya…
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…
