Sir Syed and India's Islamic surgery
Those celebrating Sir Syed Ahmad Khan must realise they are feting the lack of agency of the Muslim world and its continuing subordination Recently, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, founder of Aligarh Muslim University (Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College), received fulsome tributes on his 200th birth anniversary. Khan was a devotee of British rule...
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Playing with fire
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A sartorial epiphany
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Recognising the enemy within
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Setting roadmap for the China dream
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Moving the needle on health output
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Think now | Vishnu Purana
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'Both State, Central Govts are anti-farmer'
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Another Bargarh farmer commits suicide over debts
Yet another farmer has committed suicide in the district allegedly due to crop loss at Tora village under Sadar block. In a span of five days, two farmers have ended their lives, the other having taken the extreme step on Wednesday last for the same reason. In the present case, Akshay...
Dhauli Shanti Stupa's 45th foundation day held
The 45th foundation day of the Dhauli Peace Pagoda was celebrated by the Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangha on Sunday in the presence of a number of monks from Japan, America, England, Thailand and Nepal, etc. Bhubaneswar MP Prasanna Patasani was the chief guest. A book entitled “Dhauli Past and Present” authored...
'Pro-environ development is real growth'
The Orissa Environmental Society (OES) discussed various environmental issues being faced by the world and its contribution at its 36th foundation day held here on Sunday. Forests and Environment Minister Bijayshree Routray attending as chief guest said a State achieves true development when utilisation of natural resources and prioritisation of environment...
23 RKVY projects of Rs 236 cr get SlSC nod
A total of 23 new projects worth around Rs 236 cr, mostly in the sectors of agriculture, fishery, irrigation, food production, livestock development and allied activities were sanctioned at a State level Sanctioning Committee (SlSC) meeting on the Rastriya Krushi Vikash Yojana (RKVY) held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary...
Kanpur project RPDAC meet called hurriedly
The Northern Range RDC, Sambalpur, has hurriedly asked the stakeholders to be present at the RPDAC meeting on the plight of Kanpur displaced people to be held on November 2. The decision of the RDC and the district administration has come just before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) deputed its...
Bhubaneswar's 30% population lives in slums
The United Nations World Cities Day on October 31 is expected to greatly promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world. The adoption of the day is essential in developing a culture and a consciousness about the importance of cities in our...
Academician Mohanty passes away
Eminent litterateur and academician Dr Manoranjan Mohanty passed away following cardiac arrest at his residence at Chandini Chowk here on Monday morning. He was 66 and is survived by a son and three daughters. In the evening his cremation was held at the Satichoura cremation ground. Mohanty had worked at Ravenshaw, Dhenkanal...
