Sangram Indrasingh
Author at The Eastern Times
He is a writer and content creator with 4 years of experience covering Odisha, India, and economic news, crafting insightful stories that bridge local issues with national and global trends.
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UPI Gets a New ‘Tap and Pay’ Feature: Pay Up to ₹5,000 Without Entering a PIN
Finance · Updated at: Oct 6, 2026
Your phone can now work more like a contactless card at NFC-enabled payment terminals UPI payments are becoming faster and simpler. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPC
Is Gen Z the Future of India’s Retail Economy?
Finance · Updated at: Sep 24, 2026
India’s retail market is increasingly being shaped by a generation that is young, digitally connected and willing to spend on experiences and lifestyle. Gen Z is emerging as
Not Degrees, but Skills Matter for Employability: NITI Aayog Report
Finance · Updated at: Sep 23, 2026
India is producing more graduates than ever, but a degree alone is no longer enough to secure a job. NITI Aayog’s latest analysis highlights a widening gap between what coll
Why India Wants Foreign Investment in Banana Farming
Finance · Updated at: Sep 19, 2026
India is preparing to consider a major change in its plantation-sector investment policy, with bananas emerging as one of the commercial crops that could be opened to greater fore
Is the Deputy Chief Minister’s Post Unconstitutional?
Odisha · Updated at: Sep 15, 2026
T he constitutional validity of the Deputy Chief Minister’s position is being examined by the Orissa High Court following a Public Interest Litigation challenging the a
39% Want a Home Within 5 Years — What’s Behind the Shift?
Finance · Updated at: Sep 10, 2026
New Delhi: Buying a home is emerging as one of the biggest financial aspirations among Indians, signalling a growing shift from short-term spending towards savings, investmen
Odisha Plans Satellite Launch Centre, Awaits Centre’s Approval
Odisha · Updated at: Sep 5, 2026
Odisha has proposed setting up a satellite launch centre in the state, with the project currently awaiting approval from the Central Government. Science and Technology Minister
Why India Slipped to 6th-Largest Economy?
Finance · Updated at: Aug 29, 2026
India’s economy continues to grow rapidly, but its position in the global economic rankings has taken an unexpected turn. According to the IMF’s latest estimates, Indi
AI vs Jobs: Why India Is Creating More Jobs Than It Loses
Finance · Updated at: Aug 26, 2026
For years, artificial intelligence has been presented as a threat to human jobs. From chatbots replacing customer-service workers to automation entering offices and factories, th
3,453 MSMEs Closed in Odisha: Why Are Small Businesses Struggling?
Odisha · Updated at: Aug 23, 2026
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed the closure of 3,453 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) over the last five financial years. While the state has seen a sharp rise in
Is UPI Draining Your Wallet? How Digital Payments Are Making Indians Spend More
Finance · Updated at: Aug 19, 2026
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed India’s digital economy, making everyday payments faster and easier than ever. From roadside vendors and autorickshaws
Red Sea Crisis Threatens India's Oil Supply as Saudi Tankers Turn Back
India · Updated at: Aug 11, 2026
India's energy security is under renewed pressure as escalating tensions in West Asia disrupt two of the world's most critical maritime trade routes. With the Strait of Hormuz a