A Historic Institution Caught in Turmoil Ravenshaw University, one of Odisha’s oldest and most prestigious educational institutions, is now facing the heat of a disturbing controversy. Founded in 1868 and located in Cuttack, Ravenshaw has long stood as a beacon of academic excellence and cultural heritage in eastern India. However, its proud legacy has recently been…
A City Shattered — July 11, 2006 On the evening of July 11, 2006, Mumbai’s lifeline — its suburban railway network — became the target of one of India’s deadliest terror attacks. Within just 11 minutes, seven synchronized bomb blasts ripped through first-class compartments of the Western Railway trains during rush hour. The carnage was catastrophic: 189…
Brothers Reunited, Maharashtra Awaits After decades of estrangement, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray — once political allies, later ideological rivals — have come together in a public display of reconciliation. Their reunion has stirred a mixture of nostalgia, hope, and political curiosity across Maharashtra. In an exclusive interview with Saamana, the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece,…
A Strategic Visit with Political Undertones Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Motihari in Bihar’s East Champaran district is more than just an inauguration of development projects — it is a strategic move loaded with electoral significance. Launching infrastructure schemes worth over ₹7,200 crore, PM Modi’s tour comes at a crucial time, just months ahead…
A Shocking Act of Violence in Broad Daylight A harrowing incident in Odisha’s Puri district has sent shockwaves across the state and country. On a quiet Saturday morning, a 15-year-old girl, a Plus II student, was brutally attacked and set on fire by three unidentified assailants in Bayabara village under Balanga police station. The attack,…
Following a devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir in April, India launched Operation Sindoor, a targeted military operation striking terrorist infrastructure deep within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The escalation triggered a series of hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, culminating in an intense aerial and artillery exchange that lasted several days. A ceasefire was…
IRRPL Set to Complete Delivery of 6.01 Lakh Rifles by 2030 · Indigenisation Gains Momentum at Amethi Plant · Modern AK-203 to Replace INSAS as Frontline Weapon · Strategic Indo-Russian Partnership Eyes Global Market In a significant stride for India’s defence manufacturing, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), the joint venture behind the production of the AK-203 assault rifles,…
A Brutal Summer for Tech: Over 80,000 Jobs Lost Across 159 Companies As many as 159 tech companies have laid off 80,003 employees globally in 2025, marking what is possibly the bloodiest July in tech industry history. Once the hub of innovation, job security, and sky-high salaries, the tech sector is now undergoing a deep…
Morning of Chaos: 40 Schools Targeted On Friday morning, panic gripped Bengaluru as at least 40 private schools across the city received chilling bomb threat emails. The emails, sent from an account calling itself “Roadkill,” claimed that explosives—specifically TNT—had been planted in black plastic bags inside classrooms. The message conveyed a disturbing mix of violent…
A Terror Attack That Rekindled Tensions On April 22, 2025, the tranquil tourist destination of Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, was shattered by one of the deadliest terror attacks since 2008. Four heavily armed militants stormed the valley, targeting and executing Hindu men after confirming their religion. The chilling attack claimed 26 lives, triggering…
