Opinion

OCTOBER 12 marks 20 years of implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act-2005, the only law that empowers citizens to access official information. The decadal anniversary comes at the time when the transparency law is facing its…
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by Aditya Dash WHEN it comes to doing business in Odisha, much is often talked about rankings, scores, and reports. But what if we looked beyond the numbers and took a fresh, straightforward approach? After all, economic growth boils…
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THE unemployment situation in India is worsening again. After peaking at 8% during the COVID-hit FY 2020-21, the rate dropped significantly to 3.2% in FY 2024, as per the Economic Survey 2024-25. However, the latest Periodic Labour Force…
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by Tapaswini Harichandan Hey "mahabahu" Hey prabhu You are in my soul In my breath In my every heartbeat In my thinking! -------------------------- You are in my happiness, In my smile, In my laughter! …
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by Saurabh Thukral & Damini Patnaik Āhe Nīla Śaila, prabala matta barāṇa / modūradāsa, tumanedakaraṇa… These lines from the poem of a renowned Odia poet of the 17th Century, Bhakta Salabega, which roughly translates as O Blue…
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Indians are rediscovering ancient natural therapies mud, minerals and forest to realign mind, body and spirit, far from the predictability of urban spas. As the world tilts increasingly towards conscious living and mindful travel, wellness…
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by Rimjhim Mohanty Social entrepreneurship is like the superhero of the Gen Alpha business world—fighting social inequality with innovation and profit-making models instead of a cape—and it’s setting the stage for a blockbuster…
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In May 2023, the Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Department, which is the nodal department of Odisha Government to implement Right to Information (RTI) Act-2005, had asked the public authorities in the State to make third-party…
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It has been a month since Shri Ratan Tata Ji left us. From bustling cities and towns to villages, his absence is deeply felt across every segment of society. Seasoned industrialists, budding entrepreneurs and hardworking professionals…
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The way to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat in next 25 years will have many requirements. To begin with, it needs a vision for the nation and equally, the ability to deliver it on the ground. But one crucial facet will be an informed…
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