BHUBANESWAR: Heatwave conditions persisted across large parts of Odisha on Sunday, with Jharsuguda emerging as the hottest place in the state at 43.3 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.According to the IMD’s evening bulletin, at least 14 places in the state recorded maximum temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or above.Titlagarh followed Jharsuguda with…
Bhubaneswar: In a first-of-its-kind initiative to provide relief to commuters during summer, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to install vetiver (khus) curtains at select bus queue shelters across the city.The eco-friendly cooling measure will be taken up on an experimental basis at 10 identified bus stops in the first phase, officials said. The…
Amid the Sooryavanshi-Jaiswal mayhem, Bumrah returned wicketless for the third consecutive match. A rarity in Bumrah’s illustrious T20 career. For Bumrah, this unwanted hat-trick of going wicketless for three matches in a row was in fact the first time in nearly 8 years and only the fourth time in his entire T20 career. Vaibhav Suryavanshi…
The list of those killed – including citizens of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan – shows casualty figures far higher in some cases than those so far released or acknowledged by govts of the region. The data also names Southasians known to have been recruited into the Russian military from these countries,…
1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1)Today you may find yourself judging your own work a little too harshly. A small delay, a curt reply, or one task going back for revision can feel like proof that you are not doing enough….
Market participants are now awaiting the release of the US consumer price index for February, scheduled for Wednesday, as well as the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, due on Friday. Among other precious metals, spot silver rose 3 per cent to $89.60 per ounce. Platinum gained 1.2 per cent to…
India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) India’s aggressive start in the T20 World Cup semi-final against England cricket team at Wankhede Stadium came with a familiar talking point. The early dismissal of Abhishek Sharma once again triggered a wave of reactions on social media.Abhishek’s campaign in the tournament has been a frustrating one. The left…
India has condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them “unacceptable,” as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) urged coordinated action to safeguard civilian vessels in the Gulf region.Addressing the 36th extraordinary session of the IMO Council in London on Thursday, Vikram Doraiswamy, India’s ambassador to the UK, emphasised New Delhi’s commitment…
AI muddleInternationally acclaimed sand sculptor Sudarsan Patnaik was recently taken by surprise when Bollywood showman Subhash Ghai sent him an appreciation message, thanking him for making a fabulous sand sculpture of Ghai himself. Taking to X, Ghai showered praise on Sudarsan, calling him the finest sand artist in India. It was all very flattering, except…
India’s second-home market is poised for a significant shift in 2026. The days of hasty purchases, spurred by a desire for more room after the pandemic, are giving way to a more deliberate approach to capital. Wealthy individuals are now focusing their investments on areas experiencing rapid growth, including popular leisure destinations like Goa, Alibaug,…
