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These 7 Indian Temples Are Over 1,000 Years Old And Something Still Lives Inside Them

India is more than a nation. It is a living spiritual civilization shaped by faith, devotion, and sacred wisdom. Across the country, ancient temples that are over 1,000 years old still stand strong, witnessing centuries of history, change, and belief. These temples have survived kings and empires, natural forces, and…

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After 20 years together, Odisha family bids emotional goodbye to beloved pet fish

A family in Odisha’s Balasore is heartbroken after losing someone who, to them, was never “just a pet.” In a story that’s equal parts unusual and deeply moving, the family is mourning the death of their pet fish - a giant gourami that had been with them for over 20…

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Why These 5 Shiva Temples Are Must-Visit This Maha Shivratri?

Maha Shivratri on 15 February 2026 is a sacred night of devotion, fasting, meditation, and prayer, celebrating the divine bond of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The cosmic Tandava dance of Shiva represents the victory of consciousness over ignorance, inspiring spiritual awakening. Beyond the famous Jyotirlingas, India is home to…

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The Untold History of Puri Jagannath Temple: Ancient Builders, Hidden Legends and Surprising Finds

Standing majestically on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha is not only a central pilgrimage destination for millions of Hindus but also an enduring testament to India’s religious heritage. Known for its unique wooden idols, grand Rath Yatra, and centuries of uninterrupted worship,…

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75-year-old Babu Lohar travels 300 km by rickshaw to give paralysed wife life-saving treatment

Some stories make a special place in your heart, and one such story is of Babu Lohar, a 75-year-old man from Odisha. He has been winning hearts after travelling 300 kilometres by rickshaw to ensure his paralysed wife received life-saving medical treatment. Babu Lohar’s story has been making headlines, and…

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If Krishna Died in Dwarka, So How Did His Heart End Up in Jagannath Puri?

Krishna’s story does not end with death. In fact, it becomes stranger, deeper, and more powerful after it. A god leaves his body in Dwarka. That city soon disappears beneath the sea. Yet far away, on the eastern coast of India, a temple rises where people believe Krishna is still…

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5 Sun Temples in India That Hold Ancient Secrets You Never Knew

Since ancient times, the Sun, or Surya, has been worshipped as the source of life, energy, and light. Ancient Indian architects celebrated this celestial force by building grand Sun Temples across the country, combining devotion with exceptional craftsmanship. These temples are masterpieces of art, astronomy, and architecture, reflecting the knowledge…

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Gasping for breath: Are Odisha’s twin cities going the Delhi way?

Air pollution levels are steadily rising across several cities in Odisha, particularly in the ‘Twin Cities’ of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the air quality index (AQI) in the Twin Cities has ranged between 230 and 300 since December 2025, oscillating between the ‘poor’…

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Odisha’s capital turned its river into a drain. Now the consequences go beyond the city

What happened to Gangua, once considered Bhubaneswar’s lifeline?

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Tamil Nadu: Odisha migrant assaulted with sickles, four juveniles held

The Tiruttani Town police on Sunday, December 28, apprehended four juveniles for attacking a youth from Odisha with sickles and filming the assault near the Old Railway Quarters in Tiruttani.

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TV anchors slam ‘fringe’ Bajrang Dal, gush over Modi – miss the connection entirely

Christmas festivities in India have been overshadowed by acts of vandalism, intimidation, and violence by right-wing Hindutva groups this year, whether it’s in Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and even Kerala. You can read our reports on such acts committed by members of the Bajrang Dal, VHP and others here…

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‘River will suffer’: Inside Keonjhar’s farm resistance against ESSAR’s iron ore project

Residents of Tikarpada, Kadagada and nearby villages in Odisha’s Keonjhar district are protesting ESSAR’s proposed iron ore beneficiation project, saying it endangers their farms, water sources and way of life.

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631 deaths, 4 years: Inside Odisha’s elephant conflict zone

Odisha has around 912 elephants, fewer than states like Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. But it has recorded more deaths attributed to the human-elephant conflict in comparison. By October this year alone, 75 people had died in elephant attacks. That’s beside the extensive damage caused to crops and farmland.

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From Cyclone Titli to Montha: Odisha’s farmers suffer year after year

For thousands of Odisha’s farmers, Cyclone Montha brought devastation just as paddy and other crops were due for harvest. Large-scale crop losses have occurred and farmers’ incomes have taken a direct hit.

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Was Odisha prepared for Cyclone Montha?

Cyclone Montha, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, made landfall along the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on Tuesday evening, lashing the region for about three hours. Its impact was felt across eight districts of Odisha – Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur.

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Cyclone Montha weakens after battering India's eastern coast with rain and wind

Cyclone Montha is weakening after battering India’s eastern cost with torrential rains and gusty winds as relief teams raced to restore power and clear debris across southern Andhra Pradesh and neighboring Odisha state

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Cyclone Montha mapped: 50,000 evacuated as severe cyclonic storm nears landfall in India

Red alert for heavy rains issued for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Montha lashes India’s eastern coast

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‘We thought the battle was over’: 40 years after resistance, mining fears return to Odisha’s sacred hills

There is an uneasy calm in Kuradiphasa village at the foothills of the Gandhamardhan Hills. “It is the calm before the storm,” says Himanjali Das, who belongs to the indigenous Kondh tribe.

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‘Worked day and night’: Odisha’s exam ‘irregularities’ are breaking the spirit of a generation

A massive paper leak has rocked the recent Odisha Police sub-inspector recruitment exam. After what is being described as the state’s biggest such incident, the police have arrested 123 people so far, including 114 candidates.

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In coastal Odisha, climate change is disrupting a generation’s education

On a cloudy afternoon, CH Padmini, in her mid 20s, strolls along the Rushikulya beach, lost in memories. A group of fishermen mending nets exchange greetings in Telugu as she walks by. She stops close to the water, where a fishing boat is tied up.

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Margins shrunk, farmers forced to switch: Trump tariffs sinking Odisha’s shrimp industry

The US has slapped a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods – from textiles and jewellery to shrimp and carpets – leaving exporters scrambling. This week, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu pegged the losses for his state’s shrimp farmers at around Rs 25,000 crore.

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India’s health systems need to prepare better for rising climate risks

Diarrhoea in October, heat stress in April, and malaria and dengue year-round are part of a new pattern that Suvarna Kamble (46), an accredited social health activist (ASHA) in Palghar district in Maharashtra, has identified in recent years.

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In Odisha’s poorest homes, migrant incomes build a new future

Lachchman Majhi remembers watching traditional folk theatre in Gopalpur village from a vantage point atop his father’s shoulders when he was a small boy.

The Conversation

Many tongues, one people: the debate over linguistic diversity in India

India is a home to numerous ancient and linguistically rich languages across its many regions. In a single home, a young person may speak, for example, Odia (the language spoken in the eastern state of Odisha) with their grandparents, switch to English for homework, and enjoy listening to Hindi songs…

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Death of Indian student who set herself on fire after sexual harassment complaint sparks national outrage

Woman, 20, dies days after accusing a professor of abuse and college staff of inaction

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