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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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Odisha’s Semiconductor Ambition: Can It Help Build India’s Next Global Technology Hub?

Odisha’s Semiconductor Ambition: Can It Help Build India’s Next Global Technology Hub?

For years, Odisha’s industrial story has been told through iron ore, steel plants, coal and power. These industries have helped build the state’s...

India’s Economy Is Growing. Why Does the Household Budget Still Feel Tight?

India’s Economy Is Growing. Why Does the Household Budget Still Feel Tight?

India’s real GDP grew 7.8% in the April–June 2026 quarter, according to Reuters’ report on August 31, citing government data. The growth was...

Odisha Has Announced Big Investments. Where Are the Jobs?

Odisha Has Announced Big Investments. Where Are the Jobs?

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has once again announced investment proposals worth thousands of crores, along with the promise of creating employment opportunities for lakhs of...

Koraput Coffee

Koraput Coffee Reaches the BRICS Summit. Can the Recognition Help Farmers Earn More?

Bhubaneswar: Coffee grown by tribal farmers in Odisha’s Koraput district reached the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13....

Doomsday Friday

Doomsday Friday: Why a 1960 Population Equation Points to November 13, 2026

For a date that has been sitting in a scientific paper for more than six decades, November 13, 2026, is suddenly getting an...

Odisha’s Kapdaganda Has a GI Tag.

Odisha’s Kapdaganda Has a GI Tag. But Are Its Women Artisans Getting the Benefit?

In the hills of Niyamgiri, a piece of cloth can tell a story without saying a word. The colours, the patterns and the...

Apple Finally Folded. Samsung Was Already Waiting: The ‘Dark Romance’ Playing Out at Delhi Airport

Apple Finally Folded. Samsung Was Already Waiting: The ‘Dark Romance’ Playing Out at Delhi Airport

New Delhi: Apple finally entered the foldable-phone club this month. Samsung, which has been in that club since 2019, was apparently not going...

Illustration creative

India Ranks No. 1 in Global Business Climate Survey 2026. What Is Driving the Confidence?

New Delhi: India has secured the No. 1 position in the 2026 Global Business Climate Survey, sharing the top ranking with Ireland among...

Black-and-white editorial illustration depicting a young boy at a railway station, inspired by accounts of Narendra Modi’s early years in Vadnagar.

PM Modi at 76: 10 Things You May Not Know About His Journey

New Delhi: Today are honorable prime minister Mr. Narendra damodardas Modi turns 76 on September 17, 2026. For millions of Indians, his name...

UPI Charges From October 15: Who Will Pay More and Who Won’t?

UPI Charges From October 15: Who Will Pay More and Who Won’t?

New Delhi: For millions of Indians, paying through UPI has become an everyday habit. A customer walks into a shop, scans a QR...