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Ranjan Swain (Tenzin) is the Founder and Editor of The Utkal, an independent digital news publication based in Odisha. He writes on politics, crime, public affairs and the developments that matter to people across the state, along with major national and global stories. His approach to journalism is simple: verify the facts, ask the important questions and give readers a clear understanding of what is happening and why it matters.

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BJD Escalates MMDR Act Opposition, Questions Odisha’s Mineral Revenue and Financial Rights

BJD Escalates MMDR Act Opposition, Questions Odisha’s Mineral Revenue and Financial Rights

Bhubaneswar: The political dispute over the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, is gaining momentum in Odisha, with the opposition...

Layoff in India: When a Job Disappears Overnight, How Can People Survive?

Layoff in India: When a Job Disappears Overnight, How Can People Survive?

A job can disappear in a single meeting, an email or a short message from the human resources department. For the company, it...

From Job Seeker to Job Creator: Can India’s Startup Ecosystem Help Turn Ideas Into Opportunities?

From Job Seeker to Job Creator: Can India’s Startup Ecosystem Help Turn Ideas Into Opportunities?

Every year, thousands of young Indians finish their education, prepare for competitive examinations and apply for jobs that may take months or even...

India’s Water Crisis: What Does It Mean for Our Future?

India’s Water Crisis: What Does It Mean for Our Future?

Water is one of the most basic requirements for life, yet its availability is becoming increasingly uncertain across India. Cities face shortages during...

Odisha’s Offshore Gas Discovery: Can India Reduce Its Dependence on Imported Energy?

Odisha’s Offshore Gas Discovery: Can India Reduce Its Dependence on Imported Energy?

A natural gas discovery off Odisha’s coast has brought an important question back into focus for India: can the country gradually reduce its...

Allu Arjun’s Raaka Sets Guinness World Record With 37 Performers in Real-Time Motion Capture

Allu Arjun’s Raaka Sets Guinness World Record With 37 Performers in Real-Time Motion Capture

Allu Arjun and Atlee’s upcoming film Raaka has achieved a Guinness World Record for capturing the movements of the highest number of performers...

Jacob Coxon’s AI Warning: Can AI Become a Blessing or a Threat to Humanity?

Jacob Coxon’s AI Warning: Can AI Become a Blessing or a Threat to Humanity?

The rapid development of artificial intelligence has opened a new debate about the future of humanity. In September 2026, Jacob Coxon, a researcher...

Is Russia Really Preparing for a Nuclear War, or Is the World Preparing for the Worst?

Is Russia Really Preparing for a Nuclear War, or Is the World Preparing for the Worst?

The Russia-Ukraine war is entering another dangerous phase. Between September 20 and 22, 2026, Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russian energy and industrial infrastructure,...

Why Do People Wait All Night for an iPhone? Innovation or Just a Status Symbol?

Why Do People Wait All Night for an iPhone? Innovation or Just a Status Symbol?

When Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went on sale in India on September 18, long queues formed outside...

How a ₹2-Crore Film Became a ₹350-Crore Hit

How a ₹2-Crore Film Became a ₹350-Crore Hit

Hanuman Ansh has become an unexpected box-office story, but its success also raises a wider question: are Indian audiences changing what they expect...