The food that is most deeply intertwined with the identity, tradition, and lifestyle of the Odia people is ‘Pakhala’ (watered or fermented rice). Pakhala is not merely a dish; it is an inseparable part of Odia culture and an emotion for every Odia. From the humble huts of the poor to the palatial homes of the wealthy, […]
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By Harihar Tripathy It was six in the evening. A gray sky loomed over the city’s concrete jungle. Papun stood alone on the rooftop of a twenty-two-story apartment building. Below him, the deafening roar of traffic and the mechanical hustle of the city continued unabated. Airpods were plugged into his ears, but there was no […]
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For decades, India has pinned its hopes on a “demographic dividend”—the idea that a young, educated population would inevitably propel the nation into the ranks of global economic superpowers. However, the State of Working India 2026 report by Azim Premji University serves as a stark warning: a degree is no longer a guaranteed ladder to prosperity. Instead, […]
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In the modern Indian metropolis, the doorbell has replaced the alarm clock. For millions of urbanites, the ability to summon a bag of tomatoes, a chilled soda, or even a smartphone in under ten minutes is no longer a futuristic marvel—it is a daily expectation. However, as the “quick-commerce” revolution led by platforms like Blinkit, […]
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Bhubaneswar: In a major decision, the State Government has banned intoxicants such as Paan Masala, Gutka, and Khaini across the state. The government has imposed restrictions on these substances. A notification in this regard has been issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare. According to the notification, the directives of the Supreme Court will […]
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Every year, our state conducts wildlife censuses with great pomp and splendor. We are presented with data on the crocodile population of Bhitarkanika and the arrival of migratory birds in the azure waters of Chilika. We rejoice when the numbers of tigers and elephants increase, and hundreds of crores are allocated for their conservation. This […]
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In a moment that left devotees stunned and the entire village in mourning, a priest in Odisha was found lifeless inside a Shiva temple — his head resting on the sacred Shiva Linga, flowers still clutched in his hand. The tragic scene unfolded during the early morning puja, turning a routine ritual into a heartbreaking […]
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CUTTACK, Jan 17, 2026 – The National Law University Odisha (NLUO) successfully concluded its two-day International Conference on the “Role of International Trade in Global Energy Transition” today at its Cuttack campus. The high-profile event, organized by the NLUO Centre for International Trade Law (CITL), was held in prestigious collaboration with the WTO Chairs Programme and […]
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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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By Harihar Tripathy The city was loud, filled with the grinding sounds of machinery and the dust of “progress.” Nanda Baba sat wearily under the sprawling shade of an old banyan tree, right next to a massive pile of construction debris and rubble. His monastery, his matha, which had been his entire world for fifty years, […]
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