Bhubaneswar: With the world-famous Ratha Yatra 2025 approaching, the Health and Family Welfare Department of Odisha has ramped up preparations to ensure smooth medical services during the grand festival in Puri. In a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan yesterday evening, Aswathy S., Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, reviewed the department’s readiness and laid…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards ensuring citizen-centric governance and timely justice delivery, the Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha today organized a Special Camp Court at UNNATI Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The day-long session was presided over by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary to Government, and aimed at fast-tracking the disposal of pending appeal cases filed…
New Delhi: In a landmark moment for Indian agriculture, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today announced the development of two genome-edited rice varieties at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex, New Delhi. The announcement marks a significant stride in agricultural innovation and sustainability, with the potential to transform…
Mumbai: The third day of WAVES 2025 witnessed a high-energy and deeply insightful session titled “Taking Indian Music to New Heights”, where global music executives, policy experts, and celebrated artists came together to chart the future of Indian music in the global landscape. Bringing together stalwarts from Bollywood, international labels, tech-driven rights management, and music…
Mumbai: In a vibrant and thought-provoking panel session at the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, the spotlight turned to India’s indigenous sports—their deep cultural roots and their rising global footprint. Titled “Indigenous Sports: From India to the Global Stage,” the session brought together policymakers, athletes, sports entrepreneurs, and international voices, all united by…
Mumbai: At the crossroads of creativity and capital, WAVEX 2025—the flagship startup initiative of the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES)—is fast becoming a beacon for India’s media and entertainment (M&E) innovators. Held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, the platform has ignited new opportunities for startups by connecting them directly with investors, mentors, and…
Mumbai: A special breakout session titled “Best Practices for Social Media Advertising for Influencers” took center stage on Day 4 of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, shedding light on the evolving digital advertising landscape and the critical role influencers play in shaping public…
Bhubaneswar: Under pouring rain and roaring cheers at the Kalinga Stadium, FC Goa lifted the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 in style on Saturday evening, overpowering Jamshedpur FC with a dominant 3-0 victory to secure their place in the AFC Champions League Two Preliminary Round. Riding on a sensational brace by Spanish midfielder Borja Herrera, the…
Mumbai: The third day of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai witnessed a landmark moment as the Motion Picture Association (MPA) unveiled a comprehensive report detailing the economic impact of India’s film, television, and streaming sectors, estimating their annual contribution at over $60 billion and support for 2.6 million jobs….
Sheopur: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of a Stratospheric Airship Platform from its Sheopur trial site in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. Developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, the indigenous airship was launched with an instrumental payload and ascended to a stratospheric altitude of approximately…
