Bhubaneswar: The stand-up comedy scene has gained its ground in Bhubaneswar with many talented comedians conducting shows regularly. The platform, mostly occupied by male stand-up comedians, is now seeing the performances of female stand-up comedians in the city. On this International Women’s Day, we bring to you the story of two young and enthusiastic female…
Bengaluru: In a pioneering study, scientists from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have uncovered the electronic mechanisms behind a new class of materials known as incipient metals, which exhibit metavalent bonding (MVB) within a single 2D layer of Group IV chalcogenides. This breakthrough has significant implications for energy harvesting and power…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved a progressive expansion of the Central Sector Scheme of financing under the ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’ (AIF). This significant move is aimed at enhancing and strengthening agricultural infrastructure across the country, making the scheme more attractive, impactful, and inclusive. Key Highlights of the Expansion: Viable Farming Assets: The scheme…
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public grievances, Atomic Energy, and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the first-ever “Science Experience Centre” and an exclusive “Biofuel Centre” at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) in Hyderabad today.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s star swimmer Shristi Upadhaya delivered a standout performance on the opening day of the 78th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2025, clinching the gold medal in the women’s 100m butterfly event at Kalinga Stadium. Clocking an impressive 1:03.50, Shristi outpaced a fiercely competitive field to secure the top podium finish. The win marks her…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and dedicated to the nation a series of railway projects worth more than ₹1,700 crore, marking a major push to improve connectivity, passenger convenience, and freight efficiency in Odisha. Laying the foundation stone of a rail flyover between Sambalpur City and Sarla costing ₹273 crore, the Prime Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Stressing the need for stricter law enforcement and improved public safety, Odisha Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania on Sunday asked senior police officials to intensify crime monitoring, strengthen field-level policing and ensure quicker response to public grievances across the state. During a high-level review meeting held at the DGP Camp Office in…
Bhubaneswar: The makers of the much-awaited Odia film ‘Adieu Godard’ are excited for the theatrical release of their film on September 2 in the multiplexes across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The film will also have a theatrical screening in Kolkata, Mumbai, and London, while it will be released digitally across US and Canada. Shot exquisitely in Odisha,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant tribute to India’s national identity, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the National Flag Plaza at Mahatma Gandhi Park near Janta Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Spanning an expansive 5600 square meters, this plaza stands as a monumental homage to the Indian National Flag, featuring a towering mast reaching a height of 100 feet….
New York: Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms, has ascended to the position of the fourth richest person globally, propelled by a surge in Meta’s share price. In the ongoing year 2024, Zuckerberg’s wealth has soared by an impressive $42.4 billion, securing his place on Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index at number four. This surge has…
