Kinship Interlocks: How the Rich Stay Rich
By: Kirsten Hilgeford How do some wealthy families remain in the upper class for many generations, while other rich families do not? That is the question author Shay O’Brien (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) tackles in the sociological study “Kinship Interlocks: How the Intimate Exchange of Wealth, Status, and Power...
Odisha Reshuffles Senior Health Officials to Strengthen Public Health System
Bhubaneswar, Apr 17 (BNP): The Odisha government has announced a fresh round of transfers and appointments of senior officials in the Health and Family Welfare Department, aimed at improving administrative efficiency and strengthening the public health system. As part of the reshuffle, Director of Public Health Dr. Nilakantha Mishra...
Veerappan’s Wife, Daughter Contest Tamil Nadu Polls from Different Parties
Chennai, April 17 (BNP): In a notable political development, the wife and daughter of slain forest brigand Veerappan have entered the electoral fray in Tamil Nadu, contesting from different constituencies on tickets of separate regional parties. Muthulakshmi Veerappan is contesting as a candidate of the Thamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK)...
Tragic Crash in Andhra Pradesh: 8 Karnataka Devotees Killed in Bolero–Lorry Collision
Kurnool, April 16(BNP): In a tragic road accident, eight people from Karnataka lost their lives in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district on Thursday. The incident occurred near Chilakaladona village under Mantralayam mandal when a Bolero vehicle, carrying devotees en route to the Guru Raghavendra Swamy Temple in Mantralayam, collided with...
Faith Peaks in Prayagraj as Devotees Perform Ritual Bath on Vaishakh Amavasya
Apr 17 (BNP): Thousands of devotees gathered in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on the occasion of Vaishakh Amavasya on Friday, performing ritual bathing at the sacred Triveni Sangam. From early morning hours during Brahma Muhurat, pilgrims arrived at the riverbanks to take a holy dip, which is considered highly auspicious...
From Manesar to Seattle: Indian Sculptor Naresh Kumar Kumawat Creates Historic Swami Vivekananda Monument in the US.
New Delhi, Apr 17: India’s renowned sculptor Mr. Naresh Kumar Kumawat has brought global recognition to Indian Craftsmanship by installing a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda at Westlake Square in downtown Seattle, USA. Seattle becomes the first city government in the United States to host such a monument in...
Harivansh Re-Elected Unopposed as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, Apr 17 (BNP): Harivansh Narayan Singh was re-elected unopposed as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on Friday, marking a continuation of his tenure in the Upper House leadership. His nomination to the Rajya Sabha came from President Droupadi Murmu after a vacancy arose following the...
Gautam Adani Leads Asia Wealth Rankings on Bloomberg Index
New Delhi, Apr 17 (BNP): Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has emerged as Asia’s richest individual, surpassing Mukesh Ambani, according to the latest update of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The change in ranking reflects a fresh surge in Adani’s net worth driven by recent gains in the market value of...
Punjab Kings Crush Mumbai Indians; Gujarat Titans Take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Key IPL Showdown
Mumbai, Apr 17: Punjab Kings delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in an IPL 2026 clash, extending Mumbai’s losing streak to four matches. After being put in to bat, Mumbai Indians posted a competitive total of 195/6 in 20...
Over 3,000 Enumerators Deployed as Door-to-Door Census Begins in Odisha Capital
Bhubaneswar, Apr 17 (BNP): A door-to-door, digital-first census exercise has begun in Bhubaneswar and across Odisha, marking the next phase of preparations for Census 2027 after the completion of the self-enumeration process earlier this month. The self-enumeration phase, conducted from April 1 to 15, saw participation from over two...