Cuttack: Sept. 28 (UDN): The festive spirit is building in Cuttack as preparations for Durga Puja gather momentum across the city, with more than 170 puja pandals getting ready to welcome devotees. Representational Image From traditional clay idol-making to mandap preparations, artisans and puja committees are working against the clock…
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How to Build Production Value Into a No-Budget Feature
By Pierce Kafka, Director of Contradiction and CEO of Kafka Media Group When people hear that my feature film Contradiction was made with a zero-dollar budget, they usually imagine a chaotic production held together by luck. Parts of it were. Over nearly a decade of writing, filming, and editing, I…
Continue ReadingWorld Heart Day 2026: Don’t Miss a Beat—Simple Steps to Protect Your Heart
Sept. 29 (UDN): Every heartbeat is a reminder that the body is constantly working to keep us alive. Yet heart health is often overlooked amid busy schedules, unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles. Representational Image Observed every year on September 29, World Heart Day serves as a reminder to pay…
Continue ReadingOdisha Has 36 IAS Vacancies, 15% of Sanctioned Cadre Posts Unfilled
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): Odisha currently has 36 vacant posts in its sanctioned IAS cadre of 248, leaving around 15 per cent of the approved positions unfilled, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Monday. Representational Image In a written reply in the Assembly, the Chief…
Continue ReadingCuttack Paneer Adulteration Case: CMC Files Complaint Against 11 After Lab Report
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) Health Department has filed a complaint against 11 people in connection with the alleged sale of adulterated paneer in Cuttack after laboratory analysis detected maida, starch powder and detergent in samples collected from seized dairy products. Representational Image The complaint was…
Continue ReadingTaiwan Stocks Stay in Focus as TSMC’s Dollar 44 Billion US Investment Plan Expands
Taipei, Sep 28: Taiwan’s stock market remains closely linked to developments in the semiconductor industry, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) continuing to be a major driver of market sentiment as the chipmaker expands its investment footprint in the United States. The Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs has approved $44…
Continue ReadingHirakud Dam Opens 30 Gates as Reservoir Inflow Rises
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 (UDN): Authorities at Odisha’s Hirakud Dam opened two additional sluice gates on Monday, taking the total number of gates releasing water from the reservoir to 30 amid a continued rise in inflow. Representtional Image Of the 30 gates currently open, 20 are on the left side and…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Property Sector Sees Strong Investor Interest With Dollar 9.5 Billion Inflows
New Delhi, Sep 28: India’s real estate sector attracted a record $9.5 billion in capital inflows during July-September, reflecting growing investor interest in the country’s property market. The strong inflows highlight the increasing role of real estate as an important investment destination, supported by rising demand for residential and commercial…
Continue ReadingSensex Plunges 1,124 Points, Nifty Slips Below 22,800 as Oil Surge Triggers Broad Sell-Off
Mumbai, Sep 28: Indian equity markets came under heavy selling pressure on Monday as rising crude oil prices, elevated US bond yields and persistent global geopolitical uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex fell 1,124 points, or 1.52 per cent, to 72,771.72, while the Nifty declined 1.56 per cent to…
Continue ReadingIndian Markets Face Sharp Correction as Oil, Global Yields and FPI Selling Weigh
Mumbai, Sep 28: Indian equities ended Monday’s session with a sharp decline as a combination of higher crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty, rising global bond yields and continued foreign portfolio selling triggered broad-based risk aversion. The Sensex dropped 1,124.02 points, or 1.52 per cent, to close at 72,771.72, while the…
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