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Legends who played key roles in building Modern Odisha
By Srikanta Mohanty: As the pristine statehood of Odisha celebrates the 81st occasion, commemorating its day of formation on 1st April, it brings alive the memories of the departed heroes, who once fought valiantly and relentlessly to save…
Monalisa Panda – The Unsung Nightingale
The statehood of Odisha has always stayed in news for the exceptional caliber of its artistes. As the world has fallen in love with the magnificent poses and steps of Odishi dance, the new sensation in the oeuvre of art is the new…
‘Biker Woman’ Sana Iqbal rides on anti-suicide Mission
Sana Iqbal, the Hyderabad-based superwoman, who had encountered a lot of personal problems, has refused to give up. Rather, she took up the challenges of life and has been on a mission to spread the awareness among students not to end their…
10 Surefire Tips to counter Sunstroke Menace
With the onset of summer in the month of March, mercury in the twin cities of Odisha has risen to an astonishing level. As the hottest months of April and May are just ahead, the heat-wave has already touched 42 degrees Celsius, millions…
Rutupurna Mohanty – The Fighter Woman
“Always trust your instincts. They know what they’re talking about”. Going by these two invaluable principles in life, the renowned social activist of Odisha, Rutupurna Mohanty, is instinctively a fighter woman. The fiery woman activist…
Babita Kar – Rock Solid Fearless
“Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of running a country”. Amazingly, the self-evident truth in the words of legendary British politician, late Margaret Thatcher, rings…
Communicable diseases rise 32 perccent in 5 years, spending up 7 percent
Spending on programmes to control India’s three main communicable diseases — malaria, tuberculosis and leprosy A — increased seven percent over five years while cases reported, taken together, increased 32 percent, according to an…
Internet of Things to connect millions in rural India to mainstream
New Delhi, March 25: Some call it the fourth industrial revolution or "industry 4.0"; for others, the time when machines can "talk" at "smart" factories and "connected" homes to make your life better is here. But for India, Internet of…
40% People in India may not have Water to Drink by 2030
New Delhi, March 22: Forty percent of India's population may not have drinking water by 2030, if the water crisis in country is not met seriously, a study has warned.
With the country facing a grave water crisis and lack of water…
Electric buses daily earn 82 percent more profit than diesel vehicles
Electric buses generate 27 percent more revenue and 82 percent more profits than diesel buses per day, according to an Indian Institute of Science (IISc) study evaluating electric vehicles for urban transport. The findings have special…