In a notable move on Wednesday, the Congress party strategically distanced itself from Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda’s recent statement advocating for an inheritance tax system akin to that of the United States in India. Pitroda’s endorsement of the Congress party’s stance on wealth redistribution plans triggered a wave of political outrage as his…
Each year, the Maa Mangala temple in Kakatpur becomes the epicenter of fervent devotion as thousands of devotees gather to partake in the ancient tradition of Jhamu Yatra and witness the awe-inspiring Rajrajeswari Besha of the goddess. This sacred event, held on the fifth Tuesday of the Chaitra month, attracts pilgrims from far and wide,…
In the heartland of Uttar Pradesh, amidst the bustling town of Sitapur, a tale of triumph and resilience unfolds. Prachi Nigam, a bright and determined teenager, recently emerged as the top scorer in the Class 10 board examinations conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education. Her remarkable achievement, scoring an impressive 98.50 percent,…
In a momentous occasion that reverberated through the world of chess, D Gukesh, a 17-year-old chess prodigy hailing from Chennai, scripted an extraordinary chapter in the sport’s chronicles by clinching victory at the fiercely contested FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024. With this remarkable achievement, Gukesh not only secured the prestigious title but also etched his…
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, Inc., has deferred his much-anticipated trip to India, originally planned to include a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. · Citing pressing commitments and heavy obligations at Tesla, Musk expressed his earnest desire to reschedule the visit for later this year. · The postponed trip was expected to coincide with a…
Tragic Incident Unfolds: The heart-wrenching murder of Neha Hiremath, a 23-year-old student and daughter of a Karnataka corporator, has plunged the state into a state of shock and grief. Neha, a bright first-year student pursuing a Master of Computer Applications degree, met a tragic end when she was viciously stabbed seven times by Fayaz Khondunaik, a…
In a significant development within India’s educational landscape, Professor Sukumar Mishra, hailing from Odisha, has assumed the esteemed position of Director at the Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad (IIT-Dhanbad). This appointment marks a pivotal moment not only for IIT-Dhanbad but also for the broader academic community, as Mishra brings with him a wealth of experience,…
The DRDO has marked a significant leap forward with the successful flight-testing of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM). · Launched from the ITR in Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, this test signifies a remarkable advancement in India’s missile technology capabilities. · During the meticulously orchestrated test, every subsystem of the ITCM performed flawlessly, surpassing predetermined…
Orange Alert for Extreme Heatwave · Affected Districts: Mayurbhanj, Angul, Nayagarh, Khurda, Cuttack. · Daytime temperatures are expected to soar above 40°C in numerous areas. · Immediate Precautions Advised · Temperature Records Broken as Bhubaneswar, the state capital, registered a scorching temperature of 43.6°C, marking the highest recorded temperature of the season. · In response to the heatwave forecast, the…
Arranging water pots to address the water woes of the birds and also feeding them might seem like an absurd waste of time, money and energy for youths of the present generation. · Subhranshu Satpathy is an exception. · Subhranshu, an alumnus of Tata Institute of Social Sciences and a volunteer of the UN Environment Programme, distributes…
