4th Pillar, No Affiliations
4th Pillar, No Affiliations
When most young people are chasing urban dreams, Soumya Ranjan Biswal has chosen the fragile coastlines of Odisha as his workplace and mission. A UN-India YuWaah Advocate, Limca Record Holder, and International Exchange Alumnus, Soumya has dedicated himself to protecting two of nature’s greatest allies of the coastal ecosystem—sea turtles and mangroves. Hailing from coastal […]
In today’s India, healthcare is increasingly dominated by sprawling hospital chains, steep consultation fees, and the painful reality that medical treatment often drains a family’s lifetime savings. In a time when healing has been commodified, and patients are seen as customers rather than humans in distress, two doctors from Odisha have chosen to walk a […]
The plantation empire of Socfin and Bolloré — a century-old machine draining Africa’s land, resources, and dignity. What if colonialism never truly ended — it simply swapped pith helmets for boardrooms and gunboats for shareholder meetings?From Paris and Brussels, two European dynasties still control hundreds of thousands of hectares of African land, extracting palm oil […]
The Numbers Tell the Story Trump’s administration claims the 50% tariff (25% existing + 25% new) on Indian goods is a penalty for India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Yet U.S. imports from Russia themselves are climbing — up 23% year-on-year to $2.1 billion between Jan–May 2025.Key import categories: These aren’t trivial goods — they […]
It hurts us more that the institutions were silent when the girl tweeted and tried to ask for help? The highest institutions of Odisha were silent. Why a girl need to die? Is not this shaking the core of Netas, Babus, Police? Are not they humans? What happened to the empathy of human-beings? Everything in […]
Christmas is both a religious celebration and a cultural event, filled with joy, tradition, and community. It’s an occasion to reflect on spiritual beliefs, spend time with loved ones, give to those in need, and enjoy the beauty of shared rituals across the globe. “May the joy and peace of Christmas be with you today […]
The 19th Asian Games, held in Hangzhou, China, from 23 September to 8 October 2023, will go down in history as a turning point for Indian sports. India’s performance at these Games was nothing short of spectacular, as the nation’s athletes showcased their talent, dedication, and determination on the grandest of stages. With an impressive […]
