Panaji, Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to transform Goa into a cinematic hub from November 20 to 28, attracting cinephiles and industry professionals from around the world. Running alongside IFFI, the 18th edition of Film Bazaar, from November 20 to 24, will offer a valuable platform for filmmakers to…
Dharamsala: On the opening day of the fifth and final Test match between India and England at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, the hosts took firm control, finishing the day at 135/1, trailing England by just 83 runs.
Bhubaneswar: The rich tapestry of Odisha’s tribal literary tradition took center stage as the two-day State Level Tribal Poets Meet kicked off on Wednesday. Organized by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI), the event witnessed 50 poets representing various tribal communities, including Binjhal, Desia, Gadaba, Gond, Khadia, Koya, Kui, Kuvi, Saora,…
New Delhi: A high-level stakeholders’ consultation meeting under the theme “Transforming Agriculture Research – Enhancing the Role of Private Sector” was convened today at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The session, chaired by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, brought together over 1,000 participants, including representatives from ICAR Institutes, agricultural universities, the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police will organise a Nyaya Sanhita Exhibition at the Exhibition Ground in Unit-III, Bhubaneswar, to familiarise citizens with India’s newly introduced criminal laws and the changes they bring to the justice delivery system. The exhibition will focus on the implementation of the three new legal frameworks — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has assured the continuation of the state’s health insurance scheme for working journalists. His assurance came in a written response to a query by Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati in the State Assembly on Thursday. Majhi confirmed that the renewal of health cards under the Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima…
Bhadrak: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked a historic milestone today with the successful flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 missile featuring Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. The mission, aptly named Mission Divyastra, took place from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha, showcasing India’s advancements in missile technology.
Bhubaneswar: Celebrated Odia literary figure Baishnab Charan Samal has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for 2024. He will be honored for his essay book Bhuti Bhakti Bibhuti, a work that delves into spiritual contemplation and humanistic sentiments, earning widespread acclaim for its profound insights. Samal, widely respected as an…
Bengaluru: Campa, the iconic homegrown beverage brand, has roped in acclaimed actor and pan-India superstar Ram Charan as its new Brand Ambassador. The announcement comes with the launch of ‘Campa Wali Zidd’, a dynamic campaign that celebrates personal resilience and the unwavering spirit of India’s youth. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Campa’s resurgence…
New Delhi: Indian researchers have discovered a revolutionary way to deliver tuberculosis (TB) medicines directly to the brain, overcoming the challenges posed by the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This innovation promises to significantly improve treatment outcomes for patients suffering from Central Nervous System Tuberculosis (CNS-TB), one of the most severe and life-threatening forms of the disease. CNS-TB…
