Rahul Bhattacharya in conversation with Alankrita Shrivastava, launching his book Railsong at The Mumbai LitFest 2025 By: Rahul Bhattacharya While talking about why he chose the railways as a theme, Rahul Bhattacharya said, “For me, the impulse was, when I was thinking of a very raw idea, that it would be really interesting to look at a gigantic Indian enterprise, like the railways or the…
The Wait Is Over: Grand Tribal Festival “Parab – 2025” to Begin on November 12 at Kutunipadar
Koraput, 11th Nov 2025: The wait is finally over. On 12th November 2025, at Kutunipadar in Kusumguda Gram Panchayat, under Lakshmipur Block of Koraput District, the grand tribal cultural festival “Parab – 2025” is set to begin. The entire district will come alive with vibrant tribal folk dances, traditions, and musical performances. So why wait any longer? Come, join in large numbers, and make this national…
‘Vande Mataram’ Sung in School to Mark Its 150th Anniversary
Nabarangpur,11th Nov 2025: At the Government High School, Semala, under Papadahandi Block in Nabarangpur district, ‘Vande Mataram Day’ was celebrated with great enthusiasm. In the morning prayer assembly, students stood in formation representing the map of India, and along with teachers, sang the patriotic song ‘Vande Mataram’, expressing their love for the nation. Babulal Sagar, the Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator, delivered a speech highlighting the…
Koraput Emerging as a New Hub for the South Indian Film Industry
Koraput , 11th Nov 2025: The natural beauty and environment of Koraput district have always attracted film directors and producers for shooting. Earlier, Odia films were shot here. Now, South Indian filmmakers — particularly from the Telugu and Tamil industries — are increasingly choosing Koraput for their movie shoots, drawing large numbers of directors, producers, and actors to the district. Recently, renowned film director S.…
Team India Clinches Victory in the T20 Series
Delhi, 11th Nov 2025: The final match between India and Australia at Brisbane’s Gabba was cancelled due to rain. After losing the toss, India batted first. In 4 overs, Team India scored 52 runs. Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 29, and Abhishek Sharma was not out on 23 runs .
Heavy Tourist Rush Witnessed in Daringbadi’s Chilly Winter Season
Daringbadi, 11th Nov 2025: To enjoy the winter season, tourists are thronging Daringbadi — often called the “Kashmir of Odisha.” Visitors can be seen exploring places like Duluri Pine Forest, coffee gardens, Hill View Park, Midubanda Waterfall, and Kisingbadi Waterfall. They are also enjoying forest picnics and spending a pleasant time amidst nature.
AI Curriculum to Be Introduced from Class III in All Schools
New Delhi, 11th Nov 2025: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will soon be introduced as a part of the curriculum from Class III onwards in all schools across the country. To implement this, learning materials, handbooks, and digital resources will be developed by December this year. The Department of School Education and Literacy under the Union Ministry of Education has taken this decision to promote future-oriented education…
Massive Passenger Amenity Centres to Be Established at 76 Railway Stations Nationwide
Bhubaneswar, 11th Nov 2025: Massive Passenger Amenity Centres will soon be constructed at 76 railway stations across India. Each of these stations will be capable of accommodating up to 7,000 passengers at a time. Over 150 toilets will be available for both men and women. Various parts of these stations will feature modern ticket counters and automatic ticket vending machines, ensuring that passengers can easily…
On the Auspicious Occasion of Gopashtami During the Holy Month of Kartika – Cow Worship and Bhagavata Discourse
Malkangiri, 11th Nov 2025: At Siripeta village under Parakanamala Gram Panchayat of Khairput Block, the Gopashtami festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion today. On this sacred occasion, several religious rituals were performed including cow bathing, cow worship (Go Puja), feeding the cows (Go Grass Sevan), and Nama Sankirtan (devotional singing). The event was inaugurated by Ramakrishna Choudhury, the president of the Go Suraksha…
Officials Visit Kutunipadar Shaiva Shrine Ahead of 2025 Festival Preparations
Koraput, 11th Nov 2025: At a recent district-level preparatory meeting, it was decided that the grand inauguration of the Koraput District Tribal Folk Festival 2025 would be held at the Shaiva shrine in Kutunipadar village under Laxmipur block. In view of this, today, the Koraput District Collector, Manoj Satyaban Mahajan, along with several administrative officials, visited Kutunipadar village to review all preparations on the ground. The…