Bhubaneswar, Dec, 12: Foreign tourists are increasingly liking Odisha — in the last five years, 1.33 lakh foreign tourists have visited the state. The highest number of tourists came from Japan. In 2020, 10,206 foreign tourists visited Odisha; in 2021, 2,269 foreign tourists; in 2022, 22,172 foreign tourists; in 2023, 45,173 foreign tourists; and in 2024, 53,392 foreign tourists visited the state. Italy stands in second…
Malkangiri Girl Invents New Technology to Prevent Boat Accidents
Malkangiri, Dec, 12: Lalita Khol, a Class IX student from the Swabhiman Area of Chitrakonda block in Malkangiri district, has invented a new technology to prevent boat accidents. The ‘Safe Boat’ project prepared by Lalita, a student of RSSC-6 Government UGHS School, Chitrakonda block, has been awarded as the Best Life-Saving Project at the National Children’s Science Exhibition. Heartiest congratulations to her for this achievement.
Cultural Spirit Soars in Nabarangpur as District-Level Mondei 2025 Competitions Held
Nabarangpur, Dec, 12:A vibrant expressions of tribal culture and tradition were witnessed at the Nabarangpur Sanskruti Bhavan. Ahead of the upcoming Mondei 2025 Mahautsav, district-level folk song and traditional attire competitions were organized. The day-long programme, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featured 12 participants in the folk song competition, who presented melodious tribal “Gitakuḍia – Gitakuḍiani” performances. In the traditional attire category, 10 participants…
Kantakabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra’s Birth Anniversary Celebrated in Odisha Assembly
Bhubaneswarm Dec, 12:: Kantakabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra, the creator of Odisha’s state anthem “Bande Utkala Janani,” was a freedom fighter, literary scholar, and editor. To inspire people toward nationalism, Kantakabi Mohapatra used the power of his pen. He wrote stories, novels, plays, and poems. Influenced by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, he actively participated in India’s freedom struggle. The Salt Satyagraha of 1930 had a profound…
St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer Raises $925,000
The nonprofit’s 54th annual Men’s Dinner fundraiser supports local cancer charities. St. Louis, Mo., Dec 12: St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer (STLMGAC) – a leading nonprofit dedicated to funding cancer research, prevention, and care activities in the St. Louis region – recently hosted its 54th annual Men’s Dinner that raised $925,000 for local charities. This year’s event, held at the Ritz-Carlton, featured Pro Football Hall of…
Total Environment Unveils New Phase of V45 Earth-Sheltered Villas at After the Rain, Bengaluru
Dec 11: Total Environment, the design-led housing firm founded in 1996 by Shibanee & Kamal Architects, continues to set benchmarks in sensitively designed homes with its villa community, After the Rain, located in North Bangalore – just 15 minutes from the airport. Spread across 48 acres with over 65% green cover, After the Rain is crafted to seamlessly integrate modern living with nature. The community features…
&pictures Rahul Dravid Encourages Customers to Adopt the ‘Pack Review System’
Dec 11: Freedom Sunflower Oil, one of India’s leading edible oil brands, launches an extensive social awareness campaign with Rahul Dravid to empower customers to check if each 1 Litre pouch they purchase contains 910 gm of edible oil as specified by The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India. The objective of the drive is to highlight the ambiguous practices by some manufacturers to provide pouches that look like a 1 litre pouch…
Dhanvesttor Unveils 2026 Strategic Roadmap to Empower Women Investors
Dhanvesttor Unveils 2026 Strategic Roadmap; Strengthens Advisory Discipline, Governance Architecture and Simplicity for Women Investors Mumbai, Dec 11: Dhanvesttor, India’s women-led portfolio management and mutual fund distribution platform, today announced its 2026 Strategic Roadmap, reinforcing its commitment to building a trust-focused, suitability-driven wealth ecosystem for women. The roadmap outlines a series of enhancements across advisory processes, governance standards and investor experience design, introduced at a…
Dhanvesttor Reveals 2026 Roadmap to Enhance Advisory and Support Women Investors
Dec 11: Dhanvesttor, India’s women-led portfolio management and mutual fund distribution platform, today announced its 2026 Strategic Roadmap, reinforcing its commitment to building a trust-focused, suitability-driven wealth ecosystem for women. The roadmap outlines a series of enhancements across advisory processes, governance standards and investor experience design, introduced at a time when women’s participation in India’s capital markets is expanding at an unprecedented pace. As part of…
Arth by Emcure and Jai Vakeel Foundation host one-of-a-kind event honouring contributors to disability inclusion, with Aamir Khan as Chief Guest
Mumbai, Dec 11: Arth by Emcure, in collaboration with Jai Vakeel Foundation, hosted “Inclusion Ke Sitaare” at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu to recognise individuals and organisations supporting inclusion through education, employment, representation and community participation for neurodivergent and intellectually disabled individuals. Actor Aamir Khan attended as Chief Guest and spoke about the role of families, caregivers and educators in building acceptance, encouraging more people to support inclusion in everyday life. The event was led by Namita Thapar, Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals and founder of Arth by Emcure, and Archana Chandra, CEO of Jai Vakeel Foundation, who emphasised that true inclusion comes when…