Sorry purists, Shah Rukh Khan was more of a Don than Amitabh Bachchan was
Shah Rukh Khan's titular character in Farhan Akhtar's 2006 remake of Don, which completes 20 years today, was even more faithful to the character originally conceived by Salim-Javed for the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan-starrer.
The Indian Express
Inside Kapil Sharma’s Dubai cafe: Masala chai costs Rs 550, pani puri Rs 800
Bharti Singh visits Kapil Sharma’s Dubai cafe, where masala chai costs Rs 550, pani puri Rs 800 and penne pasta Rs 1,604. Take a look at the menu and interiors.
The Indian Express
Why an Indonesian team wants to visit Odisha to inspect rescued orangutans
A seven-member team from Indonesia wants to visit Nandankanan Zoological Park to assess the health of 5 rescued orangutans.
- EnvironmentHelps
International cooperation on wildlife rescue and orangutan conservation strengthens environmental protection efforts and cross-border species preservation initiatives.
The Indian Express
In 1-In-3-Lakh Occurrence, Baby Born With Two Heads In Odisha
A two-headed baby was born in Kandhamal district Odisha and is receiving care at MKCG Medical College.
NDTV
Isha Ambani’s Radha-Krishna lehenga took 10 artisans and 2000 hours
Isha Ambani captivated guests at the Swadesh first anniversary pre-Navratri bash in a breathtaking custom Radha-Krishna ensemble created by designer Torani and Swadesh. Crafted by ten master artisans over 2,000 hours, the hand-painted silk outfit seamlessly blended traditional Kalamkari and Odisha’s Pattachitra artwork with intricate Zardozi, pearls, and mirror embellishments.
The Indian Express
BJD distances itself from Congress again after withdrawing support for Odisha Bandh
BJD distances from both BJP and Congress after wavering on Odisha Bandh, reaffirming independent, issue-focused stance for Odisha.
The Hindu
'Khesar will never find anyone who loves him as much as me': Kajal
In a recent episode of Rise and Fall 2, Bhojpuri actress Kajal Raghwani spoke about her five-year-long relationship with Khesarilal Yadav.
The Indian Express
Nine IIM Sambalpur-incubated start-ups receive Rs 40 lakh in seed funding
The institute also recognised 10 BS students and 16 MBA students, who received plaques and prize money of Rs 1 lakh each. The nine startups incubated received Rs 5 lakh seed grants each, while four alumni-led startups signed incubation MoUs with the institute.
- EmploymentHelps
Startup incubation and seed funding create pathways for job creation and entrepreneurial employment opportunities for graduates.
- EducationHelps
Direct institutional support through funding and recognition incentivizes student entrepreneurship and practical skill development.
The Indian Express
Inside Ajinkya Rahane’s luxurious Igatpuri villa
Ajinkya Rahane and Radhika Dhopavkar’s Igatpuri holiday home features five bedrooms, an infinity pool, mountain views, and more.
The Indian Express
Odisha’s coastal erosion: What’s being done to save lives, livelihoods
Odisha coastline erosion has affected 28.3% of the state’s 564-km coast, with Jagatsinghpur emerging as the most erosion-prone district.
- AgricultureHurts
Coastal erosion destroys agricultural land and displaces farming communities dependent on coastal soil productivity.
- EmploymentHurts
Erosion threatens livelihoods of fishing communities and workers in coastal-dependent industries.
- InfrastructureHurts
Coastal erosion damages housing, roads, and physical infrastructure in affected districts like Jagatsinghpur.
The Indian Express
American tourist shocked by free treatment at rural Odisha government hospital
American tourist Mike Noone praised India’s healthcare system after receiving free treatment at a rural government hospital in Odisha.
- HealthcareHelps
The article highlights the accessibility and quality of rural government healthcare, potentially boosting public perception and confidence in public health infrastructure.
The Indian Express
Odisha’s cannabis problem: Mafias planting weed on unused government land
Revenue Department asks top officials to remain alert, say 6 districts particularly vulnerable
The Indian Express
Suspense over Odisha’s next police chief as Supreme Court halts UPSC selection meeting till August 18
The UPSC was scheduled to hold its meeting Thursday to finalise a panel of three names from which the state government will pick one for the next police chief.
The Indian Express
This new cookbook shows how recipes from ancient Odisha can be recreated in the modern kitchen Sandip Das , Alka Jena & Pallavi Das
An excerpt from ‘The Orissan’, by Sandip Das, Alka Jena, Pallavi Das.
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