Sashmita Mangaraj, a former teacher, established a Farmer Producers Organisation (FPO) in Bhubaneswar, now empowering over 900 women. This initiative, ‘Sai Samarpita’, fosters financial independence through agriculture and entrepreneurship, enabling women to combat domestic violence and achieve self-reliance by cultivating produce and manufacturing value-added products.
The Tea Board urges the industry to embrace stringent food safety standards for long-term success. Their new Plant Protection Code emphasizes sustainable practices like integrated pest management to reduce chemical reliance, safeguarding ecosystems, workers, and consumers. Adherence to these guidelines is vital for maintaining India’s tea competitiveness and meeting global demands for safe, responsible products.
The National Green Tribunal has reprimanded Khurda district officials for ignoring its order on illegal tree felling from government land. A fresh notice demands a compliance report within a month. The tribunal previously ordered environmental compensation for felled trees, to be used for afforestation. Officials’ delayed action and a strangely filed FIR against ‘unknown persons’…
Europe’s AI law faces potential delays in enforcement, with proposals for a one-year grace period on high-risk AI use and postponed fines for transparency rule violations. This comes amid significant pressure from Big Tech and the US government, particularly concerning potential trade repercussions and intelligence cooperation. The EU aims to ease compliance burdens and centralize…
Shefali Shah reveals that hierarchy, not just gender, dictates treatment on film sets. She highlighted how ‘star’ status allows for unreasonable demands, while basic rights like adequate meal breaks are denied to crew members like spotboys and lightboys. Shah questioned the daily chaos on sets, especially in independent films facing budget constraints.
Artificial intelligence has emerged as the dominant force shaping India’s work culture, surpassing pay and burnout as the top priority for employees, according to Indeed’s 2025 Workplace Trends Report. Based on responses from 3,872 participants across 14 industries, the study highlights how AI, flexibility, and skill mobility are redefining modern careers and transforming workplace behaviour…
Denmark is set to ban social media access for individuals under 15, with parental consent allowing access from age 13 after assessment. This significant move aims to protect children from excessive online exposure to violence and self-harm, with enforcement planned via the national electronic ID system and potential fines for non-compliant tech giants.
Director Sundar C revealed a pivotal lesson from Rajinikanth during the filming of ‘Arunachalam’. The superstar emphasized emotion over logic, a principle that shaped Sundar C’s directorial approach and contributed to his commercial successes. Now, the iconic duo is reuniting for ‘Thalaivar 173’, a project also marking Kamal Haasan’s reunion with Rajinikanth after four decades.
Global icon Deepika Padukone recently spoke about casting biases faced by Indian actors in Hollywood, particularly concerning skin tone and clichés. She emphasized her commitment to representing the India she knows on her own terms. The actress also shared how motherhood has unexpectedly broadened her horizons and made her more social, calling it her ‘best…
