Odisha kicks off 6th National Chilika Bird Festival 2026, spotlight on conservation-led tourism |

The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, recently inaugurated the 6th National Chilika Bird Festival 2026 at the State Convention Hall, Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The festival once again positions Odisha as a national leader in conservation-led tourism, with a strong emphasis on sustainability,…

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Rahila Firdous’ journey: Engineering degree, wicketkeeping gloves and MS Dhoni as idol | EXCLUSIVE | Cricket News

Rahila Firdous (Pic credit: Mumbai Indians) NEW DELHI: Rahila Firdous has already ticked off several milestones in her young career. From playing elegant cover drives inspired by Virat Kohli to studying MS Dhoni’s videos to sharpen her wicketkeeping skills, the Bhopal-born cricketer has shaped her game by learning from the very best.Go Beyond The Boundary…

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‘Kids look up to him’: Why Magnus Carlsen’s table-slamming outbursts are casting a shadow over chess | Chess News

Magnus Carlsen’s slams table after losing to Arjun Erigaisi in Doha. (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Magnus Carlsen‘s brilliance over the board is unquestioned, but his repeated emotional outbursts are increasingly sparking debate over the image they project — especially to the next generation of chess players. The latest flashpoint came during the World Rapid and Blitz…

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ED raids TMC IPAC head’s house: Mamata hits out at Amit Shah; asks ‘is this the job of home minister?’ | India News

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Centre of holding political vendetta, alleging that central agencies were being misused ahead of elections, after the Enforcement Directorate carried out searches at various locations. Reacting sharply to the action, Banerjee questioned the role of the ED and Union home minister Amit Shah….

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‘Amazing recovery’: Damien Martyn discharged after meningitis scare, thanks cricketing world for the love | Cricket News

Damien Martyn (Image credit: Instagram) Former Australian batter Damien Martyn is on the road to recovery after a frightening health scare that saw him hospitalised and placed in an induced coma late last year. The 54-year-old, who was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital on December 27 after falling seriously ill with meningitis, has now…

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