Letters to the editor: Oxford English Dictionary adds ‘Gigil’ to describe 'cute aggression'
The Oxford English Dictionary has added a new word, ‘gigil’, to describe this hitherto indescribable feeling. Gigil is ...
In pursuit of silver lining amid despair, hopes rise during heart wrenching moment
The court’s directive to the state government to hold a fresh selection process within three months has made them hopeful of ...
City lights: Editorial on Smart Cities Mission and its disappointing outcome
Instead of a cosmetic polish, what India’s cities need is sustainable development wherein infrastructure are modernised, ...
Demolition looms on Sambhal MP Zia-ur-Rahman Barq's house for parts built without permission
It was built on government land and without the mandatory approval of the map from the local bodies,' says a PWD officer ...
Stormy bill: Editorial on the heated debate and controversy surronding Waqf (Amendment) Bill
Perhaps the only redeeming feature about this entire episode was the vocal debate that was witnessed on the matter. Democracy ...
Class VI student beaten up by Class IX seniors consuming alcohol at a school in Mayurbhanj
A Class VI student was allegedly tortured and beaten up by his Class IX seniors at a school in Mayurbhanj district. The matter came to light after the victim’s parents lodged a complaint about their ...
Odisha Congress to hold torch rallies on April 15 to protest rising crimes against women in state
Party also lashed out at government for abrupt sine die adjournment of state Assembly on Thursday morning without ...
Budget session of Odisha Assembly ends after a 14-hour discussion on two crucial bills
In the absence of Congress MLAs, who had been suspended from the House for indiscipline, ruling BJP and Opposition BJD MLAs discussed the two bills thoroughly and later passed them ...
Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi government of weak foreign policy, criticizes China and US tariffs
Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the Narendra Modi government of celebrating the martyrdom of soldiers by cutting a cake with ...
Maoists seeking ceasefire 'ruse' to evade rebel action: Sources in security establishment
Amit Shah has vowed to root out Left-wing Extremism by March 2026, since January at least 130 Maoists have been killed in ...
Rajya Sabha query on the inclusion of non-Hindus in administration of temples
Can non-Hindus be included in the administration of Hindu bodies just as non-Muslims are sought to be made part of waqf ...
Opinion
Two sides to the story
Some 33% of the Chinese live in villages. For these old villagers, there is no retirement. But they do get a pension. Alas, it is not even half of what their urban counterparts get ...