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Copycat suicide

Burn cases spark ‘copycat suicide’ concerns

MANOJ KUMAR JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: Following the Balasore FM (Autonomous) College self-immolation case, the state has seen a surge in burn-related incidents, with some victims reportedly adopting the method to end their lives. Around five such cases have been reported, mostly involving young women and...

Sad video: Delivery man’s duty ends in tragedy

A disheartening video is going viral from Hyderabad, where a deliveryman fell into a drain during heavy rains. The incident took place when Syed Farhan, who works for a food delivery company, went out to deliver orders in the city. According to reports, Farhan was...

World Elephant Day

World Elephant Day: Engineers of Ecosystems

By Anisha Khatun, OP Majestic and mysterious, elephants have long captured the human imagination—towering symbols of wisdom, memory, and grace. In the cultural tapestries of India and beyond, they are venerated as sacred beings, protectors of forests, and embodiments of divine strength. Yet their significance...

Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha passes Income Tax Bill 2025: Key changes explained

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha Monday passed the Income Tax Bill, 2025, marking a significant step towards replacing India’s six-decade-old direct tax framework with the government seeking to balance investor confidence, taxpayer relief, and administrative efficiency with the new law. The legislation, once enacted, will...

 

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