Can American democracy escape the doom loop? So far, the signs are not promising

America is trapped in a democracy doom loop. Neofascism is ascendant. A form of path dependency is setting in, whereby at almost every key decision point Democratic leadership, the country’s elites as a group, the press and even the American people as a whole are making the wrong choices. The Republican-fascist movement that is laying siege to American democracy and…Continue Reading

Joe Biden’s ironic “Summit for Democracy”: Sounds good, but plagued by contradictions

President Biden’s virtual Summit for Democracy on Dec. 9 and 10 is part of a campaign to restore the United States’ standing in the world, which took such a beating under Donald Trump’s erratic foreign policies. Biden hopes to secure his place at the head of the “free world” table by coming out as a champion…Continue Reading

The 10 best matching Christmas pajama sets for the whole family in 2021

The holidays are all about finding the perfect gifts, baking delicious treats, spending time with your loved ones and, of course, rocking an awesome set of winter pajamas with your family. For many families, making your parents, siblings or kids wear matching pj’s while you sit around the tree and unwrap presents is an annual…Continue Reading

Gov. Hochul orders new statewide mask or vax mandate as COVID surges

Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered indoor public places statewide — like restaurants and shops — to require that staff and customers either show proof of vaccination or wear masks as officials try to stanch a slew of coronavirus outbreaks hitting upstate hard. The new mandate will take effect Monday and applies statewide. It will remain in…Continue Reading

New Movies On Demand: ‘The Hating Game,’ ‘Last and First Men,’ ‘Agnes,’ + More

Photos: Everett Collection ; Illustration: Dillen Phelps Here’s the great thing about movies: There is always something for everyone. And this week on VOD, whether you love light-hearted rom-coms, creepy, religious horror, or austere and moody visual poems, you’ve got choices. In The Hating Game, two office workers who can’t stand each other and are…Continue Reading

Supreme Court allows Texas abortion ban challenges to move forward

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that a suit brought by abortion providers challenging a Texas law that bans nearly all abortions in the Lone Star State once a fetal heartbeat is detected can move forward — but the controversial legislation can remain in effect. The opinion, authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch, does not rule on…Continue Reading

Mahanga IIC Finally Submits Double Murder Reinvestigation Report, CDR Before Court

The IIC (Inspector In Charge) of Mahanga Police Station, Nihar Ranjan Mohanty submitted the reinvestigation report of the sensational double murder case involving BJP leader Kulamani Baral and his associate, and the Call Detail Report (CDR) of the three accused in the JMFC court on Friday, as directed earlier.As per reports, Mohanty had been buying…Continue Reading

Odisha Bleeds: 2.24 lakh Job Losses In Last 1-year, 1 In 3 Youths Unemployed

Odisha seems bleeding on the job front. The cocktail of marauding job losses and a big spike in the unemployment rate in the urban areas – the job engines – have been wreaking havoc in the State during the last one year.For which, Odisha languished as the State with the second-highest urban unemployment rate in…Continue Reading

Mamita Murder Case: Violent Scuffle Between Chhatra Congress & Police Leaves Many Injured

Home VideosPoliticsMamita Murder Case: Violent Scuffle Between Chhatra Congress & Police Leaves Many Injured Shemol Misra India Published: Friday, 10 December 2021 Last updated: 10 December 2021, 08:11 PM IST The Lower PMG square in Bhubaneswar turned into a battlefield after several workers of Odisha Student’s Congress scuffled with the police on Friday (Dec 10).…Continue Reading

No Jagannath Darshan On New Year, Puri Srimandir To Close From Dec 31

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), said that since the temple will remain closed for regular sanitatisation activities on Sunday (January 2, 2022), the total closure time will be for three days in a row as the shrine will be shut from December 31. Vikash Sharma Odisha Published: Friday, 10 December 2021 Last updated: 10…Continue Reading