Why Harsh Goenka, Vikas Khanna, and Ranveer Brar praise this regional cuisine and what makes it special

Odia cuisine is receiving increasing attention in recent food discussions across India. It is being mentioned alongside some of the country’s most widely recognised regional cuisines. The interest has grown after industrialist Harsh Goenka highlighted Odia food in a social media post. Earlier, chefs such as Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar had also spoken about…

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India’s import bill begins to rise

India’s overall merchandise exports increased 13.8 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, largely supported by petroleum exports. (AI image) India’s import burden started climbing in April 2026, with the country’s merchandise trade deficit widening to $28.4 billion, compared with nearly $27 billion in April 2025 and $20.7 billion in March 2026. The expansion in the…

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Former minister Semmalai resigns, cites internal conflict

File photo: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (left) and S Semmalai NEW DELHI: Senior All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader S Semmalai on Monday resigned from the party, citing dissatisfaction over recent developments within the party and expressing concern over its current state.In his resignation letter addressed to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi…

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‘Became CM by influencing children through Instagram’

NEW DELHI: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Monday took a jibe at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Joseph Vijay, saying he became Tamil Nadu chief minister by “influencing children through Instagram.”Speaking at a wedding reception in Thanjavur, the DMK president said, “TVK leader Vijay became CM by influencing children through Instagram, without…

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What’s inside the deep, natural water slides of Snake Canyon in Oman; decoding the mystery

Snake Canyon is unique in many senses. It is not like any ordinary hiking trail but perfectly combines swimming, trekking and sliding, making it an all-in-one adventure site. The canyon also features narrow passages where adventure seekers often squeeze their way between towering rock walls rising nearly 40 metres up. It’s the much-needed adrenaline rush…

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