By Anthony Borrelli This was how critics labeled a 30-second Peloton holiday ad in 2019 that featured a man giving a woman an exercise bike as a gift. Backlash was so severe that Peloton’s stock fell by about 9%, after social media erupted over perceived outdated gender roles and body image standards. Researchers describe this kind of reaction as online social disapproval (OSD) — the…
Two Government Lawyers Appointed in Chutuka
ChutukaMarch, 3: Ramakant Naik and Raghunath Seth have been appointed as Government Pleaders for Agalpur Tahasil. According to the Law Department of the Government of Odisha, both have formally assumed charge of their respective positions. Agalpur Tahasildar Naveen Kishore Padhi received their appointment letters.
Keonjhar’s Pride: Dr. Manoj Brings National and International Laurels
KeonjharMarch, 3: Dr. Manoj Kumar Mishra, son of late Banamali Mishra of Rajnagar in Keonjhar district, has brought pride to his native soil through his remarkable achievements. Dr. Mishra has been serving as an Orthopedic Consultant in Bhubaneswar for several years. Over the past six years, he has authored 37 books, earning wide appreciation and acclaim. A film produced by him titled “9999” received the…
16-Prahar Akhanda Nama Yajna Conducted at Gandhigram Pada
Kalahandi, March, 3: A “Sri Sri Sixteen-Prahar Akhanda Nama Yajna” and Sri Ram Navami celebration are being organized for world peace under the auspices of the Radha-Krishna Temple Committee at Gandhigram Pada under Jayapatna Block in Kalahandi district. The Kalasha Yatra was held on the 26th. The chanting of the divine names began on the morning of the 27th and will conclude on the morning…
Consumer Protection Commission Likely to Become Defunct from First Week of March
Bhubaneswar,March, 3:Provisions exist under the law to safeguard consumers across the country. In this regard, the State Consumer Protection Commission has been constituted in Cuttack, along with Consumer Courts in all 30 districts of Odisha and in Rourkela to ensure consumer protection in the state. As per legal provisions under the State Consumer Welfare and Food Supplies Department, there should be 33 Presidents and 93…
Dr. Aravind Padhee Announces Changes in English Names Across Odisha
Bhubaneswar: March, 3:The English names of various places in Odisha will be changed. Incorrect names that have been in use since the British era will be corrected, and the original Odia names will be restored. Dr. Aravind Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, has written to district collectors asking them to send proposals for the name changes. Authentic Odia names…
Review and Training for Census–2027 Conducted in Malkangiri
Malkangiri March, 3:: As per the direction of District Collector and Principal Census Officer Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, a district-level review and training programme for Census–2027 was conducted at the Model Degree College in Malkangiri. Presiding over the programme, Additional District MMarch, 3:agistrate (Revenue) Bedabar Pradhan advised officials to ensure the smooth and systematic completion of the first phase of the census, scheduled from April 16…
District Planning Meeting Concludes in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, March, 3: A district planning meeting was held by the Bharatiya Janata Party unit of Nabarangpur district. The meeting was presided over by District President Kunj Bihari Das.Among those present were General Secretary and Observer Purnima Nayak, MP Balabhadra Majhi, School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, Nabarangpur MLA Gouri Shankar Majhi, Jharigam MLA Narsingh Bhatra, State Vice President Ramesh Sahu, former municipal chairman…
Dr. Datteshwar Hota from Telenda Declared Joint Candidate by BJD
Bhubaneswar, March, 3: Renowned urologist and a native of Telenda village under Ulunda Block of Subarnapur district, Dr. Datteshwar Hota, has been declared the joint candidate by the BJD supremo.
Online Registration Opens for Indian Army Recruitment 2026–27 Under Agnipath and Regular Cadre
Bhubaneswar, March, 3: Online registration has begun for recruitment to the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme and the regular cadre for the 2026–27 recruitment year. The registration process started on February 13 and will continue until April 1. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in Applicants must submit the required documents along with an examination fee of Bhubaneswar, March, 3:250. Eligible…