New Delhi: In a momentous tribute to Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a comprehensive compendium of his works, Kaala Varisaiyil Bharathiyar Padaippugal, at New Delhi. The occasion marked the culmination of six decades of tireless effort by renowned litterateur Seeni Vishwanathan, who meticulously compiled the 21-volume anthology. Speaking…
New Delhi: The President of India has accepted the resignation of Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan as the Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.
Kangana Ranaut on Sunday has alleged that Instagram has deleted her Covid related post that she had posted after testing positive. On Saturday, through an Instagram post she had announced about testing Covid positive where she had termed Covid as a small flu which got much press. Soon netizens trolled her for her small flu…
Manesar: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) inaugurated ‘Samarthya: National Competition on Corporate Rescue Strategies 2025’ on March 22, 2025, at its campus in Manesar, Haryana. The two-day event, held on March 22 and 23, provides a dynamic platform for students to develop innovative turnaround strategies for financially distressed businesses, equipping them with practical…
Celebrated actor Bernard Hill, renowned for his iconic roles in blockbuster hits such as Titanic and Lord of the Rings, has sadly passed away at the age of 79. Hill, whose illustrious career spanned decades, captivated audiences with his portrayal of Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 Oscar-winning film Titanic, and King Théoden in the…
Bhubaneswar: The State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) organized a Refresher Training Programme on “Urban Governance” for Community Organisers, MIS professionals/consultants, and accountants from all 115 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across Odisha. The initiative, under the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, aims to strengthen urban governance and build capacity at the grassroots level. Addressing the…
Bhubaneswar: Outstanding athletes, coaches, and sports journalists were honoured at the Biju Patnaik Sports Awards 2024, presented by Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on the occasion of National Sports Day, August 29. The annual ceremony celebrated excellence in sports while also recognising acts of bravery. National record holder sprinter Animesh Kujur received the Best…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking move for the Indian fashion industry, Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh launched the ‘VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting Initiative,’ a bilingual web portal and India-specific Fashion Trend Book titled Paridhi 24×25. The launch took place in the presence of Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and…
Chennai: In a move that echoes the predictions of seasoned economists, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has opted to maintain the repo rate at 6.50 per cent. The repo rate, which signifies the rate at which the RBI lends to commercial banks, remains unchanged following the MPC’s deliberations held from…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to India’s air combat capabilities, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully test-fired the indigenous ASTRA Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft. The test was conducted off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha, showcasing the missile’s precision and reliability. The ASTRA missile scored a…
