When Big B Came Calling To Ollywood

Bhubaneswar: “Rishte mein toh hum tumhare baap lagte hain, naam hai Shahenshah,” Amitabh Bachchan threatened a baddie on screen and the movie hall erupted in applause and whistles. Now, the “baap” of all film awards, Dada Saheb Phalke…

Odisha’s Twin Cities Flooded With Rainwater

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: Rainwater has entered houses in the low-lying areas of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack following incessant heavy rainfall for the past 36 hours. In Bhubaneswar, rainwater entered houses at Chintamaniswar, Laxmisagar, Jayadev…

Mahindra To Own 51% Ford Assets In India!

Ford Motor Co. is intending to transfer its Indian assets to a joint venture with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Ford had entered the Indian market with a 50:50 joint venture with Mahindra in 1995. Subsequently, the Detroit-based automaker…

Shinco Launches 32-inch Smart LED TV For Rs 7,999

Noida-based Shinco launched a low-cost 32-inch Smart LED TV on Amazon on Wednesday. The TV will go on sale through 'Amazon Great Indian Festival', starting on September 29. Prime users, however, will be able to buy it a day earlier on…

Facelift Planned For Puri’s Swargadwar

Puri: The Swargadwar crematorium in Puri will soon have a new look with the district administration planning to renovate the site and streamline services. According to the plan, the narrow cremation ground will be expanded. The cremation…

Odisha Bans Plastics In Govt Offices, Meetings

Bhubaneswar: Plastic water bottles, cups and plates will not be used in Odisha government offices and meetings, according to a directive from the General Administration Department. Likewise, plastic folders, files, banners and posters will…

Odia Officer Receives Coast Guard Gallantry Medal

Bhubaneswar: The first Odia officer of Indian Coast Guard, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Anwar Khan was conferred with the prestigious Coast Guard Gallantry Medal by the President. Khan was honoured for his selfless act and bravery in…