A Year of Tumultous Political developments
The political highlight of the year 2017 was the intensified rivalry between ruling Biju Janata Dal and BJP while the Congress found itself mired...
2017 showed what lies ahead, 2018 will make the picture clearer
The results in Gujarat were a major shot in the arm of Congress. It was an indication that there was a major scope for...
Stage Set For Dolphin Census
The annual monitoring and enumeration of Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) will be conducted in the Chilika lake on February 8 and 9. As many as 134...
Race For Rajya Sabha Begins
The biennial poll assumes significance as some BJD leaders, who are unsure of getting a party ticket in the next assembly election, would be...
The Charisma of Narendra Modi
Now everybody admits to the charisma of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The doubting Thomases, who were skeptical about BJP’s victory in Gujarat, have been...
TACKLING DISSIDENTS CHALLENGE FOR NAVEEN
Things are not really easy for chief minister, Naveen Patnaik at the moment. He seems to be dealing with several problems and controversies at...
Will Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan foray into politics succeed?
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are the two biggest superstars of Tamil Nadu film industry having huge fan bases. Their announcement to join politics comes...
Controversies Galore But Naveen Unfazed
At least two major controversies have erupted in recent days triggering a statewide furore. While massive crop damage caused by pest attacks continues to...
Actor Prakash Raj, New Dissenting Voice From Filmdom
Prakash Raj, an immensely popular actor from south India and a National Awardee, has shown his spine by speaking out against India’s ruling establishment...
A Contentious Anniversary
The recently observed anniversary of the Demonetization event was controversial. Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh had likened demonetization to organized loot. The event...