Bhubaneswar: Reliance Foundation’s young athletes left an indelible mark at the Khelo India Youth Games in Tamil Nadu, securing a remarkable six medals, including three golds, two silvers, and one bronze. The competition, held in Tamil Nadu this year, witnessed the exceptional performance of Reliance Foundation’s budding sports talents. Thrower Ommkar Prasad Nanda showcased outstanding…
New Delhi: The Vice Admiral KK Nayyar Memorial Lecture 2025 was held on February 14, coinciding with the 20th Foundation Day of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF). The annual event honors the visionary leadership and strategic contributions of Vice Admiral KK Nayyar, who played a pivotal role in shaping India’s maritime consciousness and was instrumental…
Panipat: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh met with over 150 textile manufacturers and exporters from Panipat, Haryana, during a high-level interaction aimed at addressing challenges and unlocking opportunities in the textiles sector. Organized by the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) in collaboration with the Panipat Exporters Association, the meeting highlighted key issues faced by Small…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF-2024) hosted a compelling panel discussion today titled “Unlocking the Force: Using Documentary Films to Promote Social Transformation.” The session featured veteran Kannada film director, actor, and producer Dr. T. S. Nagabharana, who shared his insights on the influential role of documentaries in catalyzing societal change. The discussion, moderated…
Bhubaneswar: Six students from India have been selected to attend NASA’s space & rocket center in Huntsville, Alabama, where they will showcase a rover vehicle that they have designed for the global competition. The team includes three from Odisha and two from Vijayawada and one from Mumbai. Basudeba Bhoi, Akankshya Dash, Om Padhi, Siddhanth Ghosh,…
New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh flagged off two ambitious mountaineering expeditions to Mount Everest (8,848m) and Mount Kangchenjunga (8,586m) from South Block, New Delhi. These expeditions, undertaken by the Indian Army and the National Cadet Corps (NCC), aim to set new benchmarks in high-altitude mountaineering while inspiring future generations. The Indian Army’s Mount Everest…
Gurugram: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, today inaugurated the India campus of the University of Southampton in Gurugram. The event was attended by key dignitaries, including Haryana’s Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, Lord Patel OBE (Chancellor of the University and UK House of Lords…
Rajkot: In a spectacular turn of events on the second day of the Test match between India and England, Ben Duckett’s scintillating century propelled England to a commanding position after India posted a total of 445 runs in their first innings.
Ganjam: The households of Biluamara village of Jagannathprasad block in Ganjam district started receiving piped water supply in 2006 which proved a boon for the 35 Adivasi families of the village who used to spend hours fetching water daily. However, the village saw a sudden spurt in water-borne diseases among children and adults. To help…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha today hosted the National Conference on Bamboo and Medicinal Plants at the Convention Centre of Lok Seva Bhawan, bringing together senior officials, technical institutions, industry experts, and community organisations to explore new pathways for strengthening livelihoods linked to bamboo and medicinal plant sectors. The conference opened with a welcome address…
