What is different about May 2026 and why timing matters May 2026 is not complicated, but it is sensitive to timing. Jupiter and Venus come together in Gemini, so everyday things like conversations, replies, and small decisions start carrying more weight. At the same time, Saturn is in Pisces, a Jupiter-ruled sign, so whatever you…
Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan Bhubaneswar: Construction of 49 road projects worth Rs 1,721 crore has been completed and will be inaugurated soon, works minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said after chairing a review meeting, here on Monday.Similarly, the foundation of 47 new projects worth Rs 12,102 crore will soon be laid, the minister added. “The Centre is always…
Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan faces arrest following a sexual assault complaint by an actress. Allegedly, he entered her caravan without consent on a film set. The Women in Cinema Collective has voiced strong criticism, questioning systemic failures in protecting women. Ranjith denies the charges, asserting his innocence and preparing a bail plea. Trigger warning: This…
Bhubaneswar: Amid allegations of private schools in many states mandating expensive books from specific publishers, school and mass education minister Nityananda Gond on Saturday said private schools in Odisha should ensure sale and use of only NCERT books.NCERT books are aimed at standardising education, and mandating books from other publishers will defeat the purpose, he…
Artemis II astronauts are set to break the record for travelling the farthest distance from Earth to the Moon on a crewed mission, surpassing what Apollo 13 achieved by more than 4,100 miles (6,600 kilometers).During their journey, the four-member crew will spend about six hours flying around the Moon on Monday, capturing clear views of…
Festival of coloursOn Holi, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) touched an emotional chord with a social media post. BMC shared a lovely video of sanitation workers celebrating the festival of colours together smiles, cheer, and plenty of gulal. Posting the video on X, BMC captioned it: “Celebrating the festival of colours with the real heroes who…
विनोद खन्ना… एक ऐसा नाम जो पर्दे पर आते ही दर्शकों को ताली बजाने पर मजबूर कर देता था. एक ऐसे एक्टर, जो स्क्रीन पर खलनायक बनकर भी दिल जीत लेते थे और रियल लाइफ में बेहद हैंडसम और फिटनेस के शौकीन थे. कम ही लोग जानते हैं कि एक्टिंग में सुपरस्टार विनोद खन्ना स्पोर्ट्स में…
New Delhi: After months of negotiations, govt and auto industry on Thursday reached a consensus on the proposed CAFE-3 fuel efficiency norms, with companies agreeing to most of the draft circulated last week, even as concerns remain over meeting stricter emission targets by FY32.TOI has learnt that officials told industry representatives that the thrust of…
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during Digha’s Jagannath temple inauguration Bhubaneswar: The BJP’s electoral success in West Bengal has sparked fresh hope among Jagannath’s followers in Odisha that the term ‘dham’ would finally be removed from the Lord’s temple in Digha.For months, religious groups, servitors and Jagannath devotees in Odisha had voiced strong objection to the…
Cuttack: Expressing concern over large-scale vacancies in teaching posts at Odia University, where all 21 sanctioned posts of professors, associate professors and assistant professors have “remained vacant” for long, Orissa high court has directed the govt to file an affidavit in this regard within two weeks.Hearing a Public Interest Litigation filed by advocate Prabir Kumar…
