AliExpress removes Jagannath doormats after backlash, apologises

A major controversy erupted in Odisha after it came to light that Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress was selling doormats featuring the image of Lord Jagannath. IMAGE: Kindly note that this......

Sand artist pays tribute to Michael Jackson

Renowned artist Sudarshan Patnaik immortalised 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson in sand on the scenic beaches of Puri town. As a tribute to the legendary singer, who had moon walked his......

Sand sculpture on Olympics draws crowd

A 12-feet high sand sculpture portraying a scene from the Olympics is drawing crowds in Puri, Orissa.Braving rain, sand sculptor Sudarshan Patnaik on Tuesday created the images of hockey team......

President Mukherjee cuts short Odisha visit after wife gets hospitalised

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday night cut short his visit to Odhisa and returned to the capital after his wife Suvra was hospitalised following illness. Official sources said Suvra, who has......

Gujarat model of development: More hype than substance

The Vibrant Gujarat summit in 2013, under Chief Minister Narendra Modi's watch. With facts and figures, the CAG report has highlighted how Gujarat was far from a role model for states across......

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

'If the country's biggest sports award is named after him, the National Stadium is named after him, then why not he is given a Bharat Ratna.' IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya pays......

What Are Messi-Ronaldo Doing In Kolkata?

IMAGE: A confectioner in Kolkata displays confectionery created in the likeness of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on Sunday, the opening day of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand?

Vijay Goel writes to PMO, wants Bharat Ratna for hockey legend Dhyan Chand IMAGE: Sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik's creation. Photograph: Twitter The Sports Ministry has written to the Prime......