Amity School of Fine Arts, Amity University Uttar Pradesh Noida campus organized an insightful seminar on “Creativity, Technology and Innovation in Fine Arts”, bringing together eminent creative professionals, artists, designers and industry experts to deliberate on the evolving landscape of fine arts and the growing intersection of creativity, technology and innovation. The seminar provided students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights into emerging trends…
Bhubaneswar-Bangkok Direct Flight to Resume From October 2
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 10 (UDN): International air connectivity between Bhubaneswar and Bangkok is set to return from October 2, with direct flights resuming after a temporary suspension, providing a boost to tourism, business travel and overseas connectivity from Odisha. Representational Image Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) Director Prasanna Pradhan confirmed that the service will operate twice a week, restoring a key international route from Odisha’s capital…
Odisha Orangutan Rescue Points to Suspected International Wildlife Trafficking Network
Balasore, Sept. 10 (UDN): The rescue of young orangutans from Odisha has intensified an investigation into a suspected international wildlife trafficking network, with authorities examining how a species native to Southeast Asia reached the state through an alleged covert transport route. Representational Image The Odisha Special Task Force (STF), along with the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), is probing the origin of the animals, the…
KPMG in India and Mastercard Report Highlights India’s Opportunity to Build an Intelligent, Sovereign and Scalable Financial Ecosystem
Amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI), evolving cybersecurity threats, growing demands for digital trust and the increasing importance of technological self-reliance, KPMG in India and Mastercard today unveiled their report, Intelligent, sovereign and scalable: Architecting the future-ready financial operating system, at Global Fintech Fest 2026. The report highlights how AI, digital public infrastructure (DPI), trusted data-sharing frameworks, tokenisation and sovereign technology capabilities are reshaping the…
Nuakhai: A Festival of New Harvest, Farming and Community in Western Odisha
Odisha, Sept. 10 (UDN): In western Odisha, Nuakhai is much more than a festival—it is a celebration of the land, the farmer and the first fruits of the agricultural season. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, the festival brings communities together to express gratitude for the new harvest and the forces of nature that sustain life. Representational Image The journey towards Nuakhai begins much earlier in the agricultural…
TechnoStruct Group Becomes an Authorized Autodesk Reseller and Authorized Autodesk Learning Partner in India
New Delhi, Sep 10: TechnoStruct Group, a player in Building Information Modeling and Virtual Design & Construction in India, announces that it has been named an Authorized Autodesk Reseller and an Authorized Autodesk Learning Partner. As an Authorized Autodesk Reseller, TechnoStruct is now empowered to sell and support a portfolio of Autodesk’s AEC solutions, including Revit, NavisWorks,Civil 3D, AEC Collection to name a few, to…
Adani Ports to Add 18 MMTPA Capacity With Paradip Berth Project
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 10 (UDN): Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has emerged as the highest bidder for the development and operation of two dry bulk cargo berths at Paradip Port in Odisha, marking another major expansion of the company’s footprint along India’s eastern coastline. Representational Image APSEZ said it has received the Letter of Award for the project, which is expected to add…
Space-based AI data centers need a different kind of chip
By Jerome Paye, CEO TAU Systems Orbital computing is no longer a thought experiment. But the hardware behind it has two problems that nobody has solved… yet. Elon Musk thinks orbital data centers will eventually handle more AI computing than every facility on Earth combined (SpaceNews). Jeff Bezos is less bullish on the timeline (CNBC) but agrees the destination is real. Blue Origin has applied…
Bolangir’s Forgotten Power House: A 1911 Landmark That Once Lit Up the Town
Bolangir, Sept. 10 (UDN): More than a century ago, when electricity was still a rarity in the region, a small power house in Bolangir was already lighting up parts of the town. Established in 1911 during the reign of the former Patna Maharaja, the historic facility now stands largely neglected, prompting renewed calls for its preservation. Representational Image Located near the old bus stand, the…
NIT Rourkela to Award Degrees to 2,033 Graduands at 24th Convocation
Rourkela, Sept. 10 (UDN): The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela is set to confer degrees on 2,033 graduands at its 24th Convocation scheduled to be held on September 12. The graduating students will receive degrees across a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes, marking the culmination of their academic journey at one of the country’s premier technical institutions. Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Member,…