Honouring the Nation Builders Teachers’ Day, observed annually on September 5, stands as a national tribute to the guiding lights of society. The date commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s second President and a distinguished teacher, symbolising the country’s reverence for education and mentorship. This year, the occasion gains further significance as…
Linking Policy with Tradition In Odisha, the festival of Nuakhai is more than a celebration—it is a thanksgiving ritual to the Earth and a symbol of farmers’ resilience. On this culturally significant day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will distribute ₹1,041 crore under the CM Kisan Yojana, benefitting over 51 lakh cultivators across the state. The decision…
A Tariff Dispute Turns Personal The ongoing trade dispute between Washington and New Delhi has taken an unexpected turn, with reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi declined to answer at least four phone calls from U.S. President Donald Trump. According to German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), this rare diplomatic snub reflects India’s growing frustration…
The Workhorse of Indian Air Power For more than six decades, the MiG-21 has been the face of the Indian Air Force (IAF)—a supersonic interceptor that evolved into a trusted combat companion. Introduced in the early 1960s, this Russian-origin jet was once the very symbol of speed and agility, shaping generations of fighter pilots and forming…
A New Front in Sino-Indian Tensions Water, once viewed as a shared natural resource, is rapidly becoming a strategic weapon. The announcement of China’s plan to build the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet has reignited concerns in India about a looming “water war.” For India, this is no minor…
A Land of Timeless Culture Odisha, often described as the land of temples and traditions, is a treasure trove of cultural and historical wealth. With monuments that date back centuries, intricate architecture, and a living legacy of art and spirituality, the state has long been regarded as a custodian of India’s civilisational glory. Recognising this heritage…
A Bill That Reshaped the Playing Field The Indian Parliament’s recent passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 has altered the contours of the sporting and sponsorship ecosystem. Designed to prohibit real-money gaming and its promotion, the law has already claimed its first high-profile casualty: Dream11’s withdrawal as Team India’s principal sponsor. This development has…
India’s Pursuit of Impenetrable Security India’s security challenges have consistently evolved with changing geopolitics and technological advancements. Protecting its skies, critical infrastructure, and cyber domain has never been more crucial. Over the years, India has fortified its defences through the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), advanced missile interceptors, and global collaborations. Yet, the rising…
Two Boards, One System in Transition For decades, Odisha’s school education system has been overseen by two distinct bodies: the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), which manages curriculum and examinations for Classes I to X, and the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), which supervises Classes XI and XII. In a landmark step, the state…
The Controversial Polavaram Project The Polavaram multipurpose irrigation project on the Godavari River has remained at the heart of a long-standing inter-state dispute. While Andhra Pradesh champions it as a lifeline for irrigation and drinking water, neighboring states, especially Odisha and Chhattisgarh, have consistently raised alarm over its environmental and humanitarian costs. Odisha’s biggest worry…
