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Decoding the Thali: IIIT-Hyderabad AI Visionaries Unveil Tech to Map India’s Complex Culinary Heritage

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Hyderabad, 16/1 : In a significant leap for food technology tailored to the Global South, researchers at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT-H) have today unveiled a pioneering Artificial Intelligence framework designed to decode the complexity of Indian cuisine. Unlike standard Western food-tracking apps that struggle with the intricate, overlapping components of a […]

      
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Navsari Leapfrogs into Modern Era with ₹112 Crore Civic Overhaul for 25,000 Residents

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Navsari, 16/1 : In a decisive move to bridge the urban-rural divide and enhance the quality of life for its citizens, the Navsari Municipal Corporation (NMC) today announced the launch of a massive ₹112 crore infrastructure project. This ambitious initiative is set to revolutionize the water supply and drainage networks across the city’s newly merged […]

      
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Odisha Govt Presses for Speed as Data Reveals Only 26 of 207 Mega Water Projects Complete

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Bhubaneswar, 16/1 : The Odisha state government has issued urgent directives to accelerate infrastructure development after official data released today revealed a stark deficit in the completion of mega drinking water supply projects. As of Friday, only 26 out of the sanctioned 207 mega projects have been fully commissioned, prompting the state administration to set […]

      
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Odisha Schools Set for Major Overhaul: 55 New NCERT Textbooks to Roll Out in 2026–27

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Bhubaneswar, 16/1 : In a significant stride towards implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Odisha government has finalized the roadmap to introduce 55 new NCERT textbooks across all schools starting from the academic session 2026–27. The announcement came today following a high-level review meeting on curriculum reform and textbook development chaired by Union […]

      
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Five Indian Titles Eligible for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars

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The countdown to the 2026 edition of the prestigious Academy Awards has already begun. The nominations for the 98th Oscars will be announced on January 22, 2026, with the awards ceremony scheduled to take place on March 15, 2026. Earlier, Neeraj Ghaywan’s emotionally resonant drama Homebound made headlines after advancing to the next round of […]

      
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Ginger for Stomach Upset: What Science Says About When It Helps—and When It Doesn’t

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For more than 2,500 years, ginger has been used as a medicinal remedy, particularly for digestive problems. Today, modern research supports some of those traditional uses—especially for nausea—while also clarifying ginger’s limits. Ginger, commonly found in grocery stores and used as a spice, is not actually a root. It is a rhizome, a horizontal stem […]

      
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Odisha’s Space Dreams Face Heartbreak: Historic CGUSAT-1 Lost as ISRO’s PSLV-C62 Mission Falters

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Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : A day of soaring ambition for Odisha’s scientific community ended in somber reflection on Monday as the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) PSLV-C62 mission, carrying the state’s first indigenous satellite, failed to reach its intended orbit. The mission, which lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 10:18 AM, […]

      
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Moquim’s Show of Strength: Over 1,200 Youth Leaders Rally in Bhubaneswar for New Political Dawn

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Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : In a significant political development that could reshape the opposition landscape in Odisha, senior leader and former Cuttack-Barabati MLA Mohammed Moquim led a massive youth demonstration and convention in the capital city today. The event, billed as a “Yuva Samavesh” (Youth Convention), saw the participation of over 1,200 emerging youth leaders from […]

      
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High Drama in Bhubaneswar: Actor Piyush Tripathy Skips Court Appearance, Stage Ban Continues

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Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : The anticipated legal showdown involving renowned Odia Jatra actor Piyush Tripathy, popularly known to his fans as ‘Piyu’, took a dramatic turn today at the Bhubaneswar Civil Judge (Junior Division) Court. While the capital city buzzed with expectation regarding the actor’s scheduled personal appearance, Tripathy chose to skip the proceedings, opting instead […]

      
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