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By Arindam Ganguly, OP Bhubaneswar: As the world observes International Women’s Day today (March 8), discussions on gender equality and women’s empowerment are gaining momentum across Odisha, with women increasingly making their mark in education, administration, entrepreneurship, sports and public life. Over the years, the...

A video circulating on social media shows a man in Punjab filling a 1,000-liter water tank with diesel, apparently anticipating a possible rise in fuel prices amid tensions in the Middle East. The clip has drawn mixed reactions online. While some users found the act...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: National Dentist’s Day is being observed today (March 6) to honour dental professionals and underscore the importance of oral health in overall well-being. The day highlights the crucial role dentists play in preventing diseases and promoting hygiene. However, experts note that...

A chance encounter during a Rapido bike ride has gone viral on social media, prompting reflection on how academic success does not always translate into professional achievement. A young man recently booked a bike taxi and was surprised to see the rider’s name listed as...

New Delhi: Oil prices could exceed $100 per barrel if tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is not swiftly restored, as the waterway's closure threatens to disrupt 15 per cent of global oil supply and 20 per cent of global LNG supply, consultancy Wood...

Holi 2026: Holi is among the most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals across India. Observed in the month of ‘Falgun’, it marks the arrival of spring. As flowers blossom and the air turns pleasant, the festive spirit naturally fills the surroundings. Beyond being a celebration...

Minneapolis: Barely an hour after the first US and Israeli missiles struck Iran, President Donald Trump made clear he hoped for regime change. "Now is the time to seize control of your destiny," he told the Iranian people in a video. "This is the moment...

Bhubaneswar: Social media users have raised concerns over the absence of Odia script for major towns in Odisha on Google Maps, noting that cities in several other states display names in both English and the respective regional language. The user in his post on the...

Mumbai: A foreign travel vlogger said she was harassed and followed for about 15 minutes while walking in a public area of Mumbai, according to a video she posted on Instagram that has since gone viral. The vlogger, identified as Ines Faria, shared footage showing...

Chennai: The IIA has stepped in to rain on the celestial parade promised by viral social media posts, debunking claims of a rare planetary alignment February 28 as “highly exaggerated and misleading”. While internet trends suggest a grand spectacle where all planets in the solar...