By Harihar Tripathy In the heart of my village, right next to our house, there once stood a magnificent mango orchard known as Matha Tota (The Monastery Grove). It was home to about twenty sprawling mango trees, but the crown jewel sat at the very far corner of the grove. It was a giant tree that bore […]
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Bhubaneswar, 7/1 : Government doctors across Odisha have defiantly continued their two-hour Outpatient Department (OPD) boycott on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, despite the state government invoking the stringent Essential Services (Maintenance) Act (ESMA) on Tuesday to prohibit any form of strike or work cessation| This ongoing agitation by the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) has […]
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Baripada, 7/1 : In a decisive move to combat escalating air pollution, the Mayurbhanj district administration has implemented a series of stringent measures across Baripada, following a concerning surge in its Air Quality Index (AQI)| This intervention comes as Baripada, a town previously known for its proximity to the lush Similipal Biosphere Reserve and minimal […]
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By Harihar Tripathy It was on the way to Bhubaneswar. An old man with wrinkled skin was sitting by the roadside, selling brinjals grown in his own backyard. When a ‘Babu’ (a wealthy man) stepped out of his car and asked for the price, the old man said, “Forty rupees a kilo.” The Babu immediately […]
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Tokyo’s financial markets are grappling with significant instability as Japanese equities experienced a sharp decline this Wednesday, with the Nikkei 225 index plummeting amidst rapidly escalating geopolitical and economic tensions with China. The downturn has sent ripples of concern through Asia, highlighting the profound impact that diplomatic friction between the region’s two largest economies can […]
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Wall Street is witnessing an unprecedented surge in semiconductor stocks, a rally so profound it’s redefining market expectations and signaling a new era of technological advancement. The sector, already a stellar performer throughout 2025, has kicked off 2026 with impressive gains, driven almost entirely by the insatiable global demand for advanced chips that power the […]
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The United States Supreme Court stands on the precipice of delivering a monumental ruling, expected as early as Friday, January 9, 2026, that could fundamentally redefine the scope of presidential authority in enacting trade tariffs. At the heart of the legal battle is President Donald Trump’s aggressive use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act […]
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In a significant move poised to reshape the financial landscape of India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a comprehensive new framework for dividend distribution by banks. These tighter guidelines, designed to link shareholder payouts directly to a bank’s capital adequacy, asset quality, and the true quality of its profits, signal a robust […]
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The Indian stock market, represented by its bellwether indices Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, is poised for a significant turnaround in 2026, following a year of recalibration and relative underperformance compared to global peers in 2025. While domestic liquidity provided a crucial cushion against global uncertainties, a renewed focus on corporate earnings, supportive government policies, and […]
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In a significant and decisive step towards safeguarding public health and eliminating a deadly, yet entirely preventable, disease, the Delhi government has officially declared rabies a ‘notifiable disease’ across the National Capital Territory. This landmark decision, coming into immediate effect upon issuance, mandates that all public and private healthcare facilities, including individual medical practitioners and […]
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