MUMBAI: Indians are turning to ice creams, colas, soft drinks and packaged cold coffee to survive the scorching heat, spurring sales of summer products for consumer goods companies and nudging some to upwardly revise their earlier sales estimates for the season.In a summer of price hikes and broader inflationary environment, firms are however pushing lower…
Aries: A chance may come your way, but rise to the occasion and volunteer for new duties today. Now is the perfect time to step into your role as the leader. When opportunity knocks, walk boldly. Don’t wait to be instructed what to do at your job. Instead, do the leg work yourself to get…
Chief minister attends the ABVP programme in the city Times News NetworkBhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in second anniversary celebration of the BJP govt in Odisha, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi said here on Thursday.Speaking at an ABVP event here, the CM said the PMO has confirmed about for the PM’s Odisha…
FDI was supposed to be the dependable kind of foreign money — the kind that built factories, brought technology and stayed for the long haul. FPI was the flighty cousin, quick to exit when markets turned. But India’s net FDI has now shrunk to a trickle as rising repatriation and disinvestment offset strong inflows. What…
You may feel slightly depressed, and the day can feel slower than usual. The Moon’s pressure makes you sensitive, and Saturn adds delays, so even small hurdles can feel personal. They’re not. It’s just a rough patch.There will be hurdles in your work. Expect rescheduling, pending replies, and someone asking you to redo a task….
Bhubaneswar: Two days after the economic offences wing (EOW) arrested three women employees of a public sector bank in Bhubaneswar for their alleged role in a Rs 6.88 crore loan fraud, the agency on Thursday arrested a middleman on charges of aiding the scam. “The accused, Pradipta Kumar Lenka (40), allegedly received Rs 3.23 lakh…
You may find yourself pulled towards a religious or spiritual activity today. A temple visit, helping in a community programme, or even reading something uplifting can steady your mind. The Moon supports faith and inner calm.Children’s support fills your heart with joy and energy. Their study stays satisfactory, and you’ll feel relieved seeing them handle…
Bhubaneswar: In tune with the school and mass education department’s decision to promote mother-tongue learning, the Institute of Odia Studies and Research (IOSR) has prepared Odia-medium science textbooks for Classes XI and XII under the state board curriculum. The initiative aims to encourage more students to pursue science education in Odia, particularly those from govt…
Auspicious energy surrounds your decisions today, especially around investment. Jupiter supports growth, and the Moon adds timing, like the right rain at the right moment. You’ll sense what can help you later.Unexpected guests may come home. It could be relatives, old friends, or someone passing through. Welcome them and take their blessings. Even if it…
Bhubaneswar: For most aspirants, cracking the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) examination is a test of hard work and perseverance. For Krushna Chandra Hembram, it was also a battle against fading eyesight.Despite suffering from nearly 60% vision loss, the school teacher from Keonjhar secured the 185th rank in the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2024-25, proving…
