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UNCOVERED: Odisha - The Untold Story

7 Immortal Figures in Hinduism and Where They Live

What if some of the legendary figures described in ancient Hindu traditions were still alive somewhere in the world? Hindu scriptures and later traditions speak of seven Chiranjivis, extraordinary beings believed to have received exceptionally long lives. Their stories connect the Mahabharata, Ramayana and Puranic traditions with mysterious places such…

MyLifeXP · 4h ago

Assam Rifles soldier from Odisha dies on duty in Nagaland

Rifleman V Teja from Odisha's Rayagada district died after being shot during operational duties in Nagaland. He was almost 31 years old and was due to marry on December 10. Teja was a brave soldier from the 15th Assam Rifles, and his death has caused deep sorrow. Both Odisha Chief…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

Self-reliance in aero-engines foundation of India's aerospace sovereignty: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently celebrated the remarkable milestone of HAL's Koraput Division delivering its 2,000th aero-engine. This new Shakti engine line is set to manufacture up to 100 engines each year, reinforcing military readiness. He emphasized the necessity of developing indigenous capabilities for defense projects, notably the Advanced Medium…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

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Odisha man leaves IT job, becomes Rapido rider in Bengaluru to understand customer needs before starting his dairy business says "Paisa bhi milega aur feedback bhi"

An Odisha man who quit his job at NPCI is spending a year riding a Rapido bike in Bengaluru while researching a dairy business linked to his family’s farm. According to a LinkedIn post by Varun Raj, the rider, identified as Dinesh, uses conversations with passengers to understand consumer preferences…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Bengal, count plants, not promises: The real test of its industrial comeback

In a bid to enhance industrial investment in West Bengal, finance minister Swapan Dasgupta plans to overhaul outdated land use regulations. This initiative will introduce new policies like land pooling and financial incentives tied to job creation for emerging projects. The historical challenges have stunted the region's industrial advancement, prompting…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Weather Tomorrow October 6: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Bihar, Odisha and more

Weather Tomorrow: On Tuesday, October 6, various regions in the country are expected to experience unusual weather conditions. Delhi-NCR will remain mostly dry with gusty winds but limited rainfall is anticipated. In contrast, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar may see thunderstorms and lightning along with gusty winds. Odisha and Uttarakhand are…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

School holiday tomorrow, October 6, 2026: Will schools be closed due to heavy rain? Check state-wise updates

School Holiday Tomorrow: On October 6, 2026, schools across India are set to remain operational barring any weather-induced interruptions. Regions such as Uttarakhand, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and Odisha will likely function as usual. However, Bihar may face localized shutdowns due to thunderstorms, requiring confirmation from local…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

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Why Do Bengali Women Make This Strange Sound During Durga Puja?

Have you ever heard women suddenly make a high-pitched, rolling sound during Durga Puja and wondered what it means? In Bengal, this traditional sound is known as Ulu Dhwani or Uludhvani. It is commonly heard during religious celebrations, weddings and other auspicious occasions. The sound is a form of ululation,…

MyLifeXP · Oct 5

India weather (October 4): Rain, thunderstorms forecast in several parts; check IMD's forecast

India weather news: The IMD predicts widespread rain and thunderstorms in regions such as Kerala, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are expected to remain dry over the weekend without significant weather activity. Rainfall is forecasted to return to parts of northwest India from October 5 to 7. Meanwhile,…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

India weather (October 3): Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds likely across several states; check forecast for Delhi, UP, Maharashtra and other regions

Rain is expected in various regions of India on Saturday, including Kerala, Karnataka, and parts of the northeast. Delhi is likely to experience dry conditions, with increased rainfall anticipated from October 6-7. Weather alerts indicate thunderstorms and gusty winds in southern areas, while isolated rain will affect states like Odisha…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

What a CITES Appendix Listing Actually Does for a Threatened Species

The Three Appendices Are Not EqualCITES, the Convention on International Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora, sorts species into three appendices, and the difference between them is the difference between a ban and a bureaucratic speed bump. Appendix I prohibits all commercial international trade in the listed species. Appendix II…

Times Life · Oct 1

Why Counting Elephants Is Far Harder Than Counting Tigers

The Tiger Census Works Because Tigers Are TerritorialA tiger patrols a defined home range and leaves behind a signature: paw prints, scrape marks, scent sprays, and above all, a face that camera traps read with the same logic as a fingerprint. India's camera-trap grid now covers more than 141 tiger…

Times Life · Oct 1

Weather today October 1: IMD predicts rain in several states, heavy showers likely, check latest updates

India weather forecast for October 1: Several states are likely to see rain during the first week of October, with the northeast, east, west and south peninsular regions facing repeated spells. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and strong surface winds are also forecast in parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

School holiday October 1: Are schools closed tomorrow? Check Tamil Nadu, Delhi, UP and other states

School holiday tomorrow October 1, 2026: Schools across India will not have a uniform closure, with Tamil Nadu observing a quarterly break while several other states are expected to hold regular classes. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha and West Bengal have different schedules, making state and…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

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Odisha Protests: Agitation against textbook errors; roads blocked, protesters demand Education Minister's resignation

Members of Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan and Nabnirman Yuva Chhatra Sangathan protested in Bhubaneswar, blocking a national highway. They called for a 12-hour statewide Odisha bandh over alleged errors in school textbooks. The protesters claim more than 2,000 errors are present in textbooks for Classes 1 to 8 and that…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

74 more villages in Odisha declared 'tsunami ready' under UNESCO programme, total reaches 100

Odisha has declared 74 more coastal villages “tsunami ready” under the UNESCO-IOC programme, taking the total number of recognised villages in the state to 100. The recognition followed field verification in Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapada, Puri and Jagatsinghpur, focusing on tsunami awareness, preparedness and response. Odisha has identified 381 coastal villages…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

School holiday tomorrow, September 29: Check state-wise school closure updates amid heavy rain and weather alerts

School Holiday September 29: Schools in several states may announce local closures as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, flooding and other weather concerns continue. Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha and Northeast India are among the regions being monitored. Students and parents should check fresh district-level or school-specific…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Naveen Patnaik vows to fight MMDR Act ‘till last breath’, urges Odisha to unite against law

Naveen Patnaik addressed a rally opposing the MMDR Amendment Act, stating it threatens Odisha's rights to land and resources. He emphasized that the Act could result in significant revenue losses for the state. Patnaik criticized the state’s BJP MPs for their silence during the bill's passage in Parliament. He called…

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The Economic Times · Sep 27

Adani's Dhamra Port becomes India’s first large private multi-cargo port to run fully on renewable electricity

Dhamra Port in Odisha has achieved a milestone by transitioning to fully renewable electricity, aligning with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone's ambitious Net-Zero strategy. This shift powers over 90 lakh units monthly, significantly cutting emissions. Notably, 25-30% of the energy comes from a hybrid power plant located in Gujarat,…

Times Life · Sep 27

Scorpions in Indian Homes Glow Under Ultraviolet Light, Here Is Why and Which Species Are Venomous

The Glow Is in the Exoskeleton, Not the VenomShine a UV torch on any scorpion and it lights up blue-green in the dark. The source is a set of beta-carboline compounds and coumarins embedded in the hyaline layer of the scorpion's cuticle, the thin, hard outer shell beneath the waxy…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Vedanta group announces Rs 1 lakh crore investment drive in Odisha; targets 50,000 jobs

Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal announced plans for a Rs 1 lakh crore investment drive in Odisha. The investments will focus on aluminium, mining, refining, and downstream manufacturing to enhance industrial activity. Agarwal emphasized the need for faster land allocation and government clearances to advance these projects. The proposed expansion…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

BJP defends MMDR act amid opposition protests, cites Justice M.B. Shah Commission's mining report

BJP leader Peeyush Mohanty defended the MMDR Act amendment amid Opposition protests in Odisha, alleging the previous BJD government under Naveen Patnaik failed to act on recommendations linked to a mining scam. Mohanty said the amendment aims to regulate mining, prevent fraud and ensure better use of mineral resources, while…

Times Life · Sep 25

How Weaver Ants Use Their Own Larvae as Silk Glue Guns to Stitch Leaves Into a Nest

The ant that turned its own young into a toolOecophylla smaragdina, the Asian weaver ant, called green ant across much of South and Southeast Asia, builds its nest entirely from living tree leaves, bound together with silk it does not produce itself. The silk comes from larvae. Worker ants hold…

Times Life · Sep 25

How Artificial Lighting on Coastal Beaches Disorients Sea Turtle Hatchlings and Kills Them

The instinct that has worked for 100 million yearsSea turtle hatchlings emerge from their sandy nests at night and face an immediate problem: they have never seen the ocean. They find it anyway, almost every time, using a behaviour called positive phototaxis. Under a natural night sky, the open ocean…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Weather today, September 25: Heavy rain likely in 8 states; check IMD forecast

Weather today, September 25: The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of India, with East Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Uttarakhand and other states facing rain alerts. A deep depression over Odisha is also weakening while moving north-northwest. Check the latest IMD forecast, rainfall warnings and…

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