Guest Column

Many of us remember the national English dailies of the past decades and their celebrated editors. Our fathers insisted that we read them daily, seeing it as a prescription for...

In 1972, my father brought home gifts for my sister and me from his trip. Two books, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, were written by Chakravarti Rajgopalchari. We were disappointed....

I am Oditree, one of the many trees standing tall along the Jaydev Vihar-Nandankanan road. My journey began in 2008 as a tiny sapling, planted with hope and nurtured by...

Historically, Bhubaneswar has challenges to balance dense urban growth with the need for accessible heritage. The city introduced zoning incentives, allowing preservation of heritage areas and publicly accessible areas. Public...

It’s one of the most frequently asked and open-ended questions -- why is Bhubaneswar not regarded among great cities that the world talks about despite being regarded as the country’s...

What struck me when I first met Shri Ramakant Rath at Ravindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar during the release of my first Odia short story collection, Akashara Luha (2015), was his...

“I wish you a happy Baba Marta Day, Ambassador,” a local colleague in Bulgaria said while presenting me with a charming gift: two wool dolls, one dressed in white and...

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has made a passionate appeal to the international community, particularly the United States, to reaffirm its commitment to democracy, human rights, and regional stability....

Under Donald Trump’s leadership, the United States appears to be moving towards a policy of isolationism, distancing itself from traditional allies and international institutions. The decision to withdraw from the...

Come March and it is hell for students. It is a nightmare month for students of all ages. Examination stress can be quite terrifying and can trigger anxiety, burnout, and...