OB Special

To navigate an Indian street is to witness a profound, multi-layered behavioural crisis. On any given afternoon in Bhubaneswar, wrong-side driving, red-light jumping, and open hostility among commuters are regular...

This year, on Sabitri Brata, my teenage daughter asked me why I was even observing a festival which seemed regressive and unequal. Here was a ritual where a wife fasts and...

Bhubaneswar: Declassified papers have confirmed that the British intended to put Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on trial for treason and hang him as a war criminal at the end of...

The traditional narrative that a successful tech career must inevitably lead to Silicon Valley is rapidly losing steam. For years, this assumption has been quietly embedded in the annual ritual...

The pursuit of a world-class city has come at a steep cost for Bhubaneswar. What was once the Temple City is now noticeably warmer than it was just a couple...

Bhubaneswar: World Bicycle Day (June 3) is a timely reminder that cycling can make Bhubaneswar healthier, cooler and more equitable. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), safe infrastructure for...

Bhubaneswar: As a severe heatwave continues to prevail across Odisha, with the capital Bhubaneswar recording high heat index values and scorching daytime temperatures, taking extra care of the skin has...

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: Raja stands as one of Odisha’s most vibrant and cherished festivals, marked by joyous celebrations, family gatherings, and cultural festivities. With merry-making in full swing, families and friends often...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha, with its rich tapestry of culture and traditions, celebrates festivals that are as vibrant as its landscapes. Even in the sweltering summer or early monsoon months, the state...

It is not uncommon to see groups of ladies sitting in parties discussing how they’ve set up a winning gameplan for their school going children in the form of setting...