Chinese battery manufacturing giant CATL and German luxury carmaker BMW Group have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation on battery transparency, carbon footprint tracking, and decarbonization across the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. The agreement was signed in Beijing on February 25 during the visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to China, accompanied by a high-level German business delegation. The partnership marks another major step in the growing collaboration between two of the world’s leading companies in the electric mobility sector. Under the new MOU, CATL and BMW will launch pilot projects focused on the Battery…
Author: Spirit of Odisha
There was a time when a hike in LPG cylinder prices would trigger fiery protests, press conferences, and political speeches. Cameras would zoom in on leaders holding empty gas cylinders, shouting slogans and accusing the government of making life difficult for common families. Among the prominent faces during earlier LPG price protests was BJP leader and former Union Minister Smriti Irani. Her speeches on rising cooking gas prices often became national headlines. But in 2026, as LPG prices remain a burden for millions of households, many people are asking a simple question: Where is Smriti Irani now? The Great LPG…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially kicked off — and it is unlike any World Cup the world has ever seen. Bigger, longer, and spread across three countries for the first time ever, this tournament is rewriting the record books before a single trophy is lifted. Whether you’re a lifelong football fan or just getting into the World Cup buzz, here is everything you need to know. How Many Teams Are Playing in FIFA World Cup 2026? For the first time in history, the World Cup features 48 national teams — a massive jump from the 32-team format that…
In March 2026, Elon Musk stood at a decommissioned power plant in Austin, Texas, and announced Terafab — calling it “the most epic chip-building exercise in history.” The venture brings together Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI to build America’s most ambitious chip factory. And its surprise manufacturing partner? Intel. One big question is now on everyone’s mind: Can Terafab and Intel dethrone Nvidia’s dominance over AI chips? What Is Terafab? Terafab is a massive semiconductor factory being built in Grimes County, Texas. SpaceX has filed an initial investment of $55 billion, with the full project potentially reaching $119 billion. Two types…
The smart glasses revolution is no longer a concept — it is happening right now, and two technology giants are leading the charge in two dramatically different directions. Meta’s Ray-Ban AI glasses have already sold over seven million units, making them one of the most successful consumer wearables in recent history. Now, Google and Samsung’s Android XR glasses are preparing to enter the arena, powered by Gemini AI, with a Fall 2026 launch on the horizon. But which pair deserves a place on your face? This in-depth comparison breaks down every key difference — from design and AI features to…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has declared his intent to officially remove the word “Dham” from the name of the newly built Jagannath Temple in Digha, Purba Medinipur — a move that has been widely welcomed by Lord Jagannath devotees across Odisha and beyond. The Jagannath Temple at Digha was inaugurated by the previous Mamata Banerjee government, which referred to it as “Jagannath Dham, Digha” in official documents, government advertisements, and WBHIDCO tender papers — sparking immediate outrage among millions of devotees who hold the title “Dham” as exclusively sacred to Puri, Odisha. According to Hindu scriptures, there…
Every year, the holy city of Puri in Odisha becomes the center of one of the world’s largest religious gatherings—the Jagannath Rath Yatra. Millions of devotees from India and across the globe travel to Puri to witness the grand procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. In 2026, the sacred festival will once again draw enormous crowds as devotees gather to seek blessings and experience a tradition that has continued for centuries. What is Rath Yatra? Rath Yatra, literally meaning “Festival of Chariots,” is the annual journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra from the Jagannath…
New Delhi witnessed a historic youth uprising on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as hundreds of supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) descended on Jantar Mantar, India’s iconic protest ground, demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in national examinations. Leading the charge was Abhijeet Dipke — the founder of CJP — who landed in Delhi this morning and marched straight to the protest site in what has quickly become one of the most talked-about youth movements in recent Indian political history. Who Is Abhijeet Dipke and What Is the CJP? To understand today’s…
At Computex 2026 in Taipei, Microsoft dropped what could be the most significant Windows laptop announcement in over a decade. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, powered by Nvidia’s brand-new RTX Spark superchip, has arrived to challenge Apple’s MacBook Pro dominance head-on — and the specifications are nothing short of extraordinary. Here is everything you need to know. What Is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra? The Surface Laptop Ultra is Microsoft’s first premium, performance-first laptop built from the silicon up in direct collaboration with Nvidia. Unlike previous Surface devices — which often leaned into experimental form factors like detachable screens, pull-forward…
The Chausathi Yogini Temple in Odisha is one of the most mysterious and spiritually powerful temples in India. Located in Hirapur near Bhubaneswar, this ancient shrine is dedicated to 64 Yoginis, divine feminine energies associated with Tantra and Shakti worship. Known for its circular design and open-roof structure, the temple continues to attract devotees, historians, and spiritual seekers. What is the Chausathi Yogini Temple? The Chausathi Yogini Temple, also called the 64 Yogini Temple, is a unique shrine where 64 forms of the Goddess are worshipped. Unlike traditional temples, it is built in a circular shape with no roof, symbolizing…