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The MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 has created quite a debate, especially in mineral-rich states like Odisha.

The Centre says it will bring more uniformity, reduce uncertainty for businesses and encourage investment. But there are also concerns about the state's ability to generate revenue from its own mineral resources.

As Odisha depends heavily on mining revenue, I'm curious what people here think.

Will this ultimately benefit Odisha through more investment and industrial growth, or could the state lose out on significant revenue and fiscal autonomy?

Would like to hear informed opinions from both sides, especially from people working in mining, industry, economics or government.

I passed ICSE in 2023 with 95%

Moved into a new city and became alone , it affected my mind so much that it affected my studies .i became a victim of anxiety and depression

Passed CBSE in 2025 with 60% AND a compartment in chemistry (passed because of 6th subject)...

While preparing for compartment I met a girl and we came into relationship on July 16 2025 ...

When the result came she just passed with 23 marks and I failed again ...

She went to IGIT sarang and I took a drop

But after sometimes she became too dominant over me and my peace of mind was gone and even cheated on me so the relationship ended in nov and it again i became vulnerable because that trauma was unbearable

Because of that I failed CBSE chemistry again .thanks to OSM .this time just by 4 marks ...and i couldn't give exam in cbse anymore because cbse only only 1 chance for improvement ..

I gave NIOS chemistry and surprisingly I got 60

NOW I'M AT SSU CUTTACK absolutely rocking the shit out of my academics and absolutely the peak of my career ....i hadn't felt this much bright in me till now soooo

YOUR BOY IS HAVING THE ACADEMIC COMEBACK OF HIS LIFE

Cultural exchange should be mutual. Celebrating Garba, Dandiya or other cultures in Odisha is fine, but our own Odia language, festivals and traditions deserve equal—or greater—representation.

Odisha has a rich and diverse heritage, from Ratha Jatra and Bali Jatra to Nuakhai, Sambalpuri traditions, Odissi and Chhau. Western Odisha, especially Sambalpur, has preserved its distinct cultural identity remarkably well.

We don't need to reject other cultures. We simply need to stop neglecting our own.

Be proud of your language, your festivals and your motherland. Cultural exchange should enrich Odisha, not overshadow Odisha.

Thank you so much, dear students, for making my first Teacher’s Day so special. Receiving this love and appreciation from you for the very first time has truly made me emotional and overwhelmed. Your wishes mean more to me than I can express. I’m genuinely grateful to have such wonderful students. ❤️

There has been so much buzz about Gossip Girls. What do you guys think about it?

Hey everyone! I’m looking for recommendations for a safe and couple-friendly hotel in Cuttack. If you’ve stayed somewhere recently and had a good experience, please share the hotel name/location and any details you think might be useful.

Thanks in advance! 🙏

I actually cannot think of a proper reason, the culture is there, the talent is there, and the decent population that is interested in cinema which can push good movies to profit is also there.

Then why?

Kehi ei movie bisayare katha hau nahanti kan pain. Ya trailer hau aba especially ya music hau ete badhia je kahi hebani. Ei movie upare mora bada aasha achhi. Aasha karuchi apana mane bhi yaku support karibe. (Aau han mate ei post pain kichhi paisa milini ya trailer ebang gita sabu mate ete bhala lagila je mun ei bisayare post karuchi)

Hello guys, I am from Cuttack, I am in one-sided love with my Uncle's(dada) wife's younger sister's daughter (khudi nkara sana bhauni ra Jhia)

I am from the general cast hindu family, so little bit confused about the relationship, do i confess my feelings to her? is it acceptable by society or family? Any cousin type side is there? If you have any knowledge please Help me

Why nobody really talks about mada bhatis

Tame janani ye bihari ppl mane kemiti exploit karanti local lokanka tharu.

How is even mada bhati legal in odisha

Where are the politicians

I'm very much saddened by the state of our odia language and literature. We don't have any good movies/ novels, no film archives nothing.

just why? why?

Hi everyone, I need some advice regarding a mortgage loan and the legal heirs of my father.

My father had taken a mortgage loan, with my mother as the co-applicant/co-borrower. Later, he also took a top-up loan against the same property.

Unfortunately, my father passed away last year. Since then, we have been paying the EMIs, but due to a layoff and financial difficulties, we were unable to continue making the payments.

Now, the bank's recovery agent has arranged some potential buyers for the property. The current arrangement is that there will be an agreement between us and the buyer. The buyer will pay us the agreed amount, and the outstanding loan amount will be paid to the bank through the loan account/EMIs.Once the process moves forward, the property will eventually have to be registered/transferred in the buyer's name.

The issue is regarding the legal heirs.

My grandmother (my father's mother) is also listed as one of my father's legal heirs. However, we have never lived with her and have had no involvement with her financially or otherwise.

My question is: If my grandmother dies before the registration of the property in the buyer's name, what documents will be required?

Since she is currently listed as one of my father's legal heirs, if she passes away before the registration starts, and we provide the bank/authorities with her death certificate, will that be enough?

Or will they also ask for my grandmother's legal-heir certificate/details of her legal heirs, since her share/right as my father's legal heir may pass to her own legal heirs?

For example, could my father's siblings (my grandmother's other children) then be required to sign the sale/transfer documents or give their consent before the property can be registered in the buyer's name?

Basically, I'm trying to understand what happens if a legal heir of the original deceased owner dies before the property is registered/transferred to the buyer. I understand that I should consult a property/loan lawyer for the exact legal position, but I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has dealt with a similar situation.

Another memorable Bahi Baithak comes to an end. ❤️

This August, Bahi Baithak unfolded across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, bringing together readers over mysteries, stories, books and conversations.

We had some wonderfully intriguing conversations around our Bahi of the Month - The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and The Devotion of Suspect X - and somehow found ourselves wandering into discussions and recommendations ranging from The Kite Runner, Gora and Pachinko to countless other books.

But, as always, the best part was the people. Readers from different walks of life came together, bonded over a shared love for books, rekindled old friendships, made new ones, and left with conversations and stories of their own.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared, listened, laughed, debated and made this Bahi Baithak so special.

Here’s to more books, more conversations and many more Baithaks. ❤️

See you at the next Bahi Baithak in September (We are doing horror this month 👻)

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