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Hindi Is a Language, Not a Nation: Why Imposition Threatens India’s Constitutional Fabric

Hindi Is a Language, Not a Nation: Why Imposition Threatens India’s Constitutional Fabric

The push to crown Hindi as India’s “national language” is no longer a background hum—it’s becoming a drumbeat. From Union…

4 months ago

Beyond the Numbers: The Hidden Struggles of India’s 1.3 Mn Women Panchayat Leaders

Despite accounting for nearly half of all Panchayat seats, many rural women leaders in India face deep-rooted challenges, ranging from…

4 months ago

Tobacco: The Overlooked Environmental Menace on World Environment Day

As the world celebrates World Environment Day with calls for cleaner air, plastic-free lives, and greener earth through plantation drives…

6 months ago

‘Naali Cha’: A Slice of Rural Life in the Age of Social Media

Bhubaneswar: Eminent filmmaker Snehasis Das is back with his latest web series Naali Cha (Red Tea), a heartwarming yet thought-provoking…

10 months ago

Urgent Need for Stronger Action as Child Marriages Persist in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Despite various government efforts, child marriage continues to be a pressing issue in Odisha, with over 8,100 cases reported…

10 months ago

India’s AI Drive Gains Momentum with Global and Domestic Ambitions

 India is rapidly advancing in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to strengthen its domestic AI ecosystem while also…

10 months ago

ASI Resumes Excavation at Ratnagiri Buddhist Site After 63 Years

Bhubaneswar: The ancient Buddhist site of Ratnagiri in Odisha’s Jajpur district is once again under the archaeological spotlight. Known for…

12 months ago

Odisha Govt’s Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme Aims at Combating Dropout Rates Among Tribal Students

Bhubaneswar: In May 2023, Karama Muduli, a girl of primitive Bonda tribe of Bondaghat in Malkangiri district was in news…

1 year ago

Bhubaneswar’s Iconic Modern Book Depot Faces Closure After 54 Years

Bhubaneswar: For over half a century, the Modern Book Depot has been a cornerstone of literary culture in Bhubaneswar. Founded…

1 year ago

Menaka’s Inspiring Journey to Financial Independence

Ganjam: In the coastal village of Digipur in Ganjam district, Menaka's story stands as a testament to the strength and…

1 year ago