Istvan, the protagonist in David Szalay’s new novel “Flesh,” is a character who reveals little in his conversations with others. His clipped responses to questions are akin to the frustrating conversations adults have with teenagers. That reticence throughout “Flesh” demonstrates how much Istvan remains frozen in time as a shy Hungarian teenager forced to grow…
In a sweet blend of skill and artistry, diploma students in baking and pastry arts in Bhubaneswar have sculpted an impressive chocolate replica of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mark his upcoming birthday. The life-like model, weighing 70 kilograms, was crafted entirely from chocolate, with 55 kg of dark chocolate and 15 kg of white…
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Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday visited Leader of Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik at his residence in Bhubaneswar to enquire about his health. “He offered prayers to Lord Jagannath for Naveen Patnaik’s speedy recovery, good health, and long life,” said the official X handle of Odisha Governor. The former CM was hospitalised…
The National Space Day was celebrated at Odisha Space Research Application Centre (ORSAC) here on Saturday. Minister for Science & Technology Krushna Chandra Patra graced on the occasion. A discussion on this year’s theme “Aryabhatta to Gaganyan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities” was also held. The Government of India has declared August 23 as “National…
Indian companies will continue buying oil from wherever they get the “best deal”, India’s Envoy to Russia Vinay Kumar has said, asserting that New Delhi will continue taking measures which protect its “national interest”. In an interview with Russia’s state-run TASS news agency published Sunday, Kumar said that New Delhi’s priority is ensuring energy security…
Bhubaneswar, August 7 — In a vibrant celebration of India’s rich textile tradition and Odisha’s exceptional handloom heritage, the state marked the 11th National Handloom Day with a grand event inaugurated at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar. Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit graced the occasion as the special guest, bringing national attention to the importance of indigenous crafts…
Brazil’s government has asked US technology giant Meta to rid its platforms of chatbots that mimic children and can make sexually suggestive remarks, the attorney general’s office (AGU) announced recently. Users of Meta’s platforms, which include Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, can create and customize such bots using the company’s generative artificial intelligence, AI Studio. The…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday launched an Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub called as ‘Bharat Netra’ that will shape the future of finance in Odisha. This hub has been launched by the Odisha government in collaboration with Global Finance & Technology Network Singapore (GFTN), National University of Singapore and Asian Institute…
The 40th Annual Convention of Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) was kicked off at Swosti Premium Beach Resorts here on Friday, marking a landmark occasion for the State and the Indian tourism industry at large. Union Minister of Culture & Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the four-day…
