Guest Column

In post-Independence India, the biggest challenge before the Union government led by Nehru was achieving economic growth. He formulated Five-Year plans with thrust on development in key sectors. In order...

I am rediscovering myself. And I am indeed amused by what I am," says the friend without a trace of humour. Active in the social sector for long and now...

Dum hai to cross kar, nahi to bardasht kar. (Overtake if you have the guts, if not, tolerate me). Goes the line behind a truck. Rude, yes. But here goes...

Fellow foodies and health enthusiasts, let's talk about a silent saboteur lurking in your kitchen – your cooking oil. Yes, that seemingly innocent bottle sitting next to your stove might...

The recent recall of spice mixes of major brands like Everest and MDH due to ethylene oxide contamination has rightly triggered public alarm. However, as a food safety professional, I...

By Dr Nancy Satpathy & Dr Muhammad Imran Ali   As the globe marks World No Tobacco Day today, Odisha shines as a beacon of exemplary efforts in tobacco control. The...

As a dietitian, I have seen the protein powder craze sweep across India like a culinary monsoon. From gym bros to busy professionals, everyone seems to be chugging those shakes,...

The morning of May 20, as I was sharing my morning cup of tea with my mother, she started chatting with me mostly to brief me about the things that had happened...

Poor Odias! Do they have a place to run? Hindi-speaking non-Odias have been terribly busy preaching to them about their pride, Asmita, if you please. The people who are supposed...

Antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections can contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that spreads amongst human, animal, and plant populations, weakening our ability to prevent and treat future infections. To...