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Bhubaneswar: The state’s higher education ecosystem has recorded a significant surge in research and innovation output over the past two years, with universities reporting a nearly fourfold increase in patent filings and a substantial rise in research publications.Commissioner-cum-secretary of higher education department Aravind Agarwal said that the number of patents generated by universities and higher…

Traffic on the crucial Muddanur-Pulivendula road came to a standstill after floodwaters inundated a ravine crossing Continuous rains over the past two days disrupted normal life across Rayalaseema, with the worst impact in the combined Anantapuram and Kadapa districts. Flooded roads, overflowing streams, and traffic snarls were reported from several areas, raising concern among residents…

Indore: Long after the champagne and confetti shower, combined with a grand fireworks display that lit up the night sky over the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, announcing the coronation of Royal Challengers Bengaluru as the IPL champions for the second consecutive year, congratulatory messages continued to swamp the Patidar household in Indore on the…

India should recast its growth strategy to cope with unanticipated economic shocks and cover India’s strategic vulnerabilities. (AI image) Led by a growing domestic demand and a favourable demographic dividend, the Indian economy and its growth story have been called fundamentally strong by economists. But short-term global economic shocks, like the ongoing Middle East conflict,…

Studying behind a traditional ghunghat and balancing family responsibilities, Deepu Kanwar’s journey to the judiciary has become a powerful story of perseverance and support. Her rise from a small-town daughter-in-law to a civil judge challenges long-held social norms and offers inspiration to women pursuing education and careers after marriage. In many regions of India, there…

Dehradun: Stagnant water in drains across several residential colonies in Dehradun following recent rain has raised concerns over mosquito breeding and a possible rise in dengue cases ahead of the monsoon.Residents from areas including Sahastradhara Road, Canal Road and Chakrata Road said water accumulation in drains, open spaces and around construction sites could lead to…

KOLKATA: Expelled Trinamool Congress MLA Sandipan Saha on Monday hit out at the party after he and fellow legislator Ritabrata Banerjee were removed from the party’s primary membership over alleged anti-party activities.Saha said, “In this party, anyone who speaks of morality will be deemed to be engaging in anti-party activity, simply because the party itself…

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby meets with media in front of his locker at the NHL hockey team’s practice facility in Cranberry Township, Pa, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) A short locker room episode involving Team Canada made big headlines at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship. A controversial comment by…

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Hollywood’s most charming and controversial former couple, continue to make headlines even after they signed divorce papers in 2016, which were finalised in December 2024. While most of their cases have been resolved, one lawsuit keeps them tied like an invisible string. After the custody battle and abuse allegations, the…

Luis Suarez has a last-minute FIFA loophole that could technically revive his ‘last dance’ World Cup dream, but it changes nothing. Cristiano Ronaldo will get a sixth FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi, too, is set for a sixth and likely final shot at football’s biggest prize as he attempts to defend Argentina’s crown. Yet another…