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Unlike September 11, 2001, when New Yorkers woke up to a bright summer morning with a clear blue sky, on the 18th anniversary of the fateful day today, clouds were hugging the horizon. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum at New…

"This is bloody extortion," fumed a friend. The restless drags on an unlit cigarette reflected the rage within. He just had a harrowing ride on his bike in the Odisha capital. He was intercepted  by traffic cops for riding without a helmet.…

Apple on Tuesday officially launched three new iPhones - 11 and 11 Pro in two sizes at its annual event in California. The new iPhone has a 6.1-inch Retina Display, a brand new Apple A13 Bionic chipset and a dual-camera. The iPhone Pro…

Is the new Motor Vehicles Act bothering you? If yes, electric scooters may be a good option for you. Yes, it is true that some (not all) electric scooters do not require a driving licence or registration to operate. However, this is…

Bhubaneswar: Did you know that it is illegal to wear chappals or sandals while riding geared motorcycles? If you are not wearing covered shoes while riding a motorcycle, you can be fined Rs 1,000. This law existed earlier too. But under…

In all the hullaballoo of Emar Mutt’s demolition in Puri, what was forgotten and overlooked was that it had many branches all over the state; and was the fountainhead of many smaller mutts. Among the many smaller branches in different…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha-born filmmaker Snehasis Das’ feature film 'Kokoli, Fish Out Of Water' was awarded in three categories at 7 Colors Lagoon, Bacalar International Film Festival in Mexico. The film won best feature film, best director and…

India is considered to be a water-stressed country. The situation is getting worse. The annual per capita availability of water in India was 6008 cubic metres when the country achieved independence in 1947. It came down drastically during…

Did you know that you don't have to carry physical ID cards such as driving licence, PAN, Aadhaar, and others even to the airport? Digital certificates of these ID cards are valid legal documents, Road Transport & Highways Ministry has…

“You look like a gunda.” “No one from a decent home has so much hair on his face.” “You look like a terrorist.” “Chi, you look filthy. Doesn't it itch?” “Why have you kept so much beard (which by the way is barely 4-5 mm)?” And a…