Bhubaneswar: The SCB Medical College and Hospital fire in Cuttack in the early hours of Monday evoked memories of another devastating blaze a decade ago.On the evening of Oct 17, 2016, a fire broke out in the dialysis unit on the second floor of private SUM medical college and hospital in Bhubaneswar, claiming 21 lives….
मिडिल ईस्ट में अमेरिका-इजरायल और ईरान के बीच छिड़ी छिड़ी जंग के बीच पाकिस्तान और अफगानिस्तान के बीच तनाव बढ़ता जा रहा है. सोमवार (16 मार्च) को एक बार फिर पाकिस्तान ने अफगानिस्तान पर बड़ी सैन्य कार्रवाई को अंजाम दिया है. तालिबानी प्रवक्ता ने बयान जारी कर इसकी जानकारी दी है. अफगानिस्तान की राजधानी काबुल…
Eid-ul-Fitr is almost here, and there’s a specific kind of magic in the air this year. As we wrap up the final days of Ramadan 2026, the anticipation for that silver crescent moon is building. While we’re looking at March 20 or 21 for the big day (just a quick heads-up: it’s a bit earlier…
The teachings of the Ramayana resonate with the complexities of modern life, offering profound insights for overcoming adversity. One poignant saying reminds us that while we cannot govern the ‘storm’ of external challenges, our ‘rudder’ – our mindset and choices – steers us through. The sacred epic of India, the Ramayana, continues to motivate people…
Bhubaneswar: From flying MLAs to a Bengaluru resort to directing legislators to stay in Bhubaneswar, Congress and BJD did everything in their powers to keep the flock together as they looked to defeat the BJP-backed independent candidate in the Rajya Sabha polls, which had turned into a prestige battle.Despite all efforts, it couldn’t stop Dilip…
एक्टर अक्षय कुमार इन दिनों अपनी आने वाली फिल्म ‘भूत बंगला’ को लेकर चर्चा में हैं. यह फिल्म एक हॉरर-कॉमेडी है, जिसे मशहूर निर्देशक प्रियदर्शन बना रहे हैं. अक्षय कुमार और प्रियदर्शन करीब 14 साल बाद एक साथ काम कर रहे हैं, जिसके टीजर को दर्शकों से बहुत प्यार मिला है. इसी बीच हाल ही…
KOLLAM: A maritime trainee from Chandanathope in Kerala’s Kollam is stranded on an Iranian cargo vessel mid-sea off Sharjah coast for nearly a month. His family is worried that he is suffering. Akhimon M, 21, had joined Iran-based cargo vessel Queen Star and travelled to the country on April 14 last year. After completing training…
Iran’s economic jugular: Why Kharg Island is a key target for Trump. (AP images) A small rocky island in the Persian Gulf has suddenly become central to the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.Kharg Island — located just 15 nautical miles (about 24 km) off Iran’s southern coast — may be tiny in…
Panchang Today is your steady daily guide to plan with precision, drawing from the spiritual mathematics of the Hindu calendar. It’s not just about dates and timings, it’s about staying connected to our cultural roots while making sharper, calmer choices in work, family, travel, and worship. The Moon’s mood, the Nakshatra’s nature, and the day’s…
Kendrapada: With modern technologies for daily life and agriculture, Odisha is all set to get its first “smart village” in Kusunpur under Rajnagar block in Kendrapada district, home to 130 families with a population of 700.Aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of “Viksit Bharat@2047, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), ministry of science and…
