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Odissa Day 2024: Everything You need to know
Every year on April 1, Odissa Day, also known as Utakala Dibasha, is observed to commemorate the creation of the Odisha state following a protracted battle for state recognition. Odisha was a part of the British colonial Bengal presidency, which also comprised West Bengal and Bihar.
IndiaNov 2, 2020, 4:49 PM IST
Indian American Vivek Murthy of Karnataka origin to hold important position if Biden wins
If Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump and makes it to the US presidency, an Indian American of Karnataka origin is expected to occupy an important post in the new administration
WorldAug 12, 2019, 12:17 PM IST
Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa names brother Gotabhaya as SLPP presidential candidate
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has named his brother Gotabhaya Rajapaksa for Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna presidency. Gotabhaya had led Rajapaksa's military campaign against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) between 2006 and 2009 and won the hearts of many.
PoliticsMay 29, 2019, 3:17 PM IST
Siddaramaiah reiterates Karnataka govt safe; urges Rahul Gandhi not to quit Congress presidency
Siddaramaiah, a former chief minister of Karnataka has reiterated that the coalition government in the state will not collapse and also that he has urged Rahul Gandhi not quit as the president of the AICC
NewsJan 28, 2019, 12:56 PM IST
Tulsi Gabbard, first Hindu American to run for US presidency, victim of bigotry?
In an op-ed written for written for the Religious News Services, Gabbard pointed out to the accusation against her of being a Hindu nationalist. "Tomorrow will it be Muslim or Jewish Americans? Japanese, Hispanic or African Americans?" she asked.
WorldOct 30, 2018, 4:00 PM IST
IndiaOct 8, 2018, 12:47 PM IST
IndiaSep 14, 2018, 7:48 PM IST
Potti Sreeramulu: 'Amarajeevi' whose fast unto death started State creation on linguistic basis in India
The Madras presidency had Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Oriya speakers. The most vocal of them in favour of a State based on language were the Teluguites.
IndiaSep 3, 2018, 12:19 PM IST
NewsAug 31, 2018, 7:24 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Students brandishing weapons on Chennai streets slapped by parents (Video)
The students were seen travelling through a local bus, using swords and roaming the streets of Chennai, threatening locals
NewsAug 30, 2018, 1:12 PM IST
WorldAug 22, 2018, 8:57 AM IST
FoodAug 14, 2018, 12:33 PM IST