The Centroxy Bhubaneswar City Marathon 2025, organized by Kalinga Runners Trust and co-sponsored by Kingfisher Premium Packaged Drinking Water, took place on March 9, 2025, at Shikarchandi, Bhubaneswar. The event attracted over 1,000 participants competing in three categories: 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km races. The marathon was flagged off at 5 a.m. by […]
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The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) schemes to ensure better prices for farmers and stabilize essential commodity prices for consumers. The initiative will involve a total financial outlay of ₹35,000 crore up to FY 2025-26. To improve efficiency, the government has merged the Price Support […]
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In a time long ago, during the era of Chandragupta Maurya, there lived a man named Kalidasa. His very name meant a devotee of Kali, the Goddess of time, change, and destruction. Legends say that Kalidasa, in his previous lifetimes, ardently worshipped Kali, but she seemingly remained elusive. Several lifetimes of devotion left Kalidasa disheartened […]
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Once upon a time, in a village, there was a hardworking farmer. Every morning, he would wake up early and journey to distant springs to fetch clean water. To carry the water, he used two pots, which he tied to a stick and carried on his shoulder. However, one of the pots was broken, while […]
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Once upon a time, Gautam Buddha was sitting peacefully under a tree when an angry man approached him and began to insult him. The man thought that Buddha would respond with anger, but to his surprise, Buddha remained completely calm. There was not even a hint of change in his expression. The man, becoming even […]
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Once upon a time, there lived a young disciple in a hermitage with his wise master. However, this disciple had a major flaw – he was incredibly lazy. He had a habit of postponing today’s work for tomorrow and even the work of tomorrow for the day after. This laziness caused all his tasks to […]
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Once upon a time, there was a boy who visited his grandfather during his summer break. He loved spending time with his grandpa, and one day, he shared his dreams of becoming a successful person when he grew up. The boy asked his grandpa for some advice on how to achieve success. His wise grandpa […]
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By Bhalakatha Every Friday, students from the Akshar School in Assam gather like eco-warriors on a mission. They arrive carrying a week’s worth of collected plastic, their hands and pockets filled with discarded bottles, wrappers, and more. Situated in the lush green Pamohi locality of Assam, this unique school has transformed education into an adventure […]
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“Former Lawyer-Turned-Entrepreneur’s Millet Startup Earns Rs 16 Crore/Year, Transforms Lives of 1.5 Lakh Farmers” Pune resident Sharmila Jain Oswal established the Green Energy Foundation to empower farmers, rejuvenate water sources, and promote smart farming techniques, including millet cultivation. Alongside her son Shubham, she co-founded ‘Gud Mom,’ a venture selling millet-based products. Here’s her inspiring journey […]
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By Bhalakatha Korba, situated in Chhattisgarh, stands as the third-largest city in the state, proudly housing numerous tribes and indigenous communities. Among the organizations committed to uplifting women in this region is “Dhristee,” which empowers them through self-help groups (SHGs) by establishing micro-enterprises. Yet, they encounter various challenges in fostering an environment where women feel […]
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