Odia expatriates express strong disapproval of ISKCON’s decision to deviate from the Jagannath Temple’s Rath Yatra schedule. They argue that holding the festival at different times globally disrespects religious sentiments and propose ISKCON either adhere to the traditional ‘tithi’ or cease organizing the event altogether.
Odisha is showcasing its maritime capabilities and investment potential at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is leading the delegation to highlight port-based industries, logistics, and maritime technology opportunities. The state aims to attract domestic and international investors by presenting its world-class port infrastructure and commitment to blue economy development.
As Chhath festival begins, medical experts urge devotees to prioritize hygiene and skin care. Spending long hours near water bodies necessitates using clean water, fresh cotton clothes, and keeping skin dry. Dermatologists advise antiseptic moisturizers and natural alternatives like coconut oil post-rituals to prevent irritation and infections, while moderate sunlight exposure offers benefits.
A herd of approximately 40 elephants was sighted near the Barakar river in Koderma district, causing alarm in nearby villages. Forest officials are maintaining a tight vigil and have formed a dedicated team to guide the elephants to safer habitats, while villagers request permanent solutions like solar lights.
Odisha is bracing for Cyclone Montha, with vulnerable populations in eight southern districts being evacuated to safer locations. The severe cyclonic storm is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday night, bringing extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds to Odisha on Tuesday and Wednesday. Authorities are on high alert, deploying rescue teams and…
In anticipation of the UN climate summit in Belem, Brazil is making strides to alleviate housing shortages, with a majority of delegations already booked into accommodations. However, the country has drawn fire for sanctioning oil drilling close to the Amazon River’s mouth shortly before the gathering.
Rakhi Sawant, who has been a vocal supporter of Salman Khan, has hit back hard at filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap after he made critical remarks about Salman and his family. In a recent interview, Rakhi used blunt words to defend Salman and dismissed Abhinav’s claims as lies and money-driven mudslinging.
Jannik Sinner triumphed at the Vienna Open, securing his fourth title of 2025 with a hard-fought 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory over Alexander Zverev. Recovering from a first-set deficit, the Italian showcased resilience, battling a thigh issue to clinch his 22nd career ATP crown. This win extends his impressive indoor hard court streak to 21 matches.
OnePlus has unveiled OxygenOS 16, built on Android 16, featuring a visual refresh with ‘Liquid Glass’ design and a translucent floating bar. The update introduces powerful AI tools like Private Computing Cloud and an AI Writer Toolkit. Rollout begins November 2025 for select devices, with more to follow.
