Dr Sushri Sangita Puhan

Excited to share my new article—‘Doing adoptive family’ in contemporary India’—is now published! ✨ An unexpected delay, but it was worth the wait. Link below 👇 journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11… Thanks Adoption & Fostering @CoramBAAF @SageJournals #OpenAccess @RHULSocialSci @rhulsw

90 glorious years of my home state Odisha — a legacy of pride, a privilege to belong, and the heart of our linguistic identity. Happy Utkal Divas. ଉତ୍କଳ ଦିବସ ର ହାର୍ଦ୍ଧିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା | ବନ୍ଦେ ଉତ୍କଳ ଜନନୀ |🙏 #UtkalDivas

A Truly Unique Spiritual Tradition of Odisha! During the sacred Dola Melan at Maluda in the serene waters of Chilika Lake, deities from 24 villages arrive in beautifully decorated Bimanas, creating a breathtaking confluence of devotion, culture, and community spirit. Celebrated for generations in the Parikud region, this divine gathering reflects the vibrant and timeless traditions of Jagannath culture rooted in Puri. #DolaMelan #Chilika #Puri #Odisha

EXCL: Home Office rejected appeal from foreign secretary Yvette Cooper that would have protected outstanding students in some of the world’s most dangerous countries from changes to UK’s immigration system. Shabana Mahmood turned down proposals from Foreign Office to maintain carve-out for Chevening scholars, a government-funded programme for “exceptional individuals” to study for a master’s degree at a UK university. theguardian.com/politics/2026/…

May every handful of colours be a promise we keep — to soften the world where we can. Happy Holi 💚🩷

The Supreme Court has recognised menstrual health as a fundamental right under Article 21. The Court directed all schools government and private to provide separate toilets, clean water, free biodegradable sanitary pads, and safe disposal facilities. Schools must also set up menstrual hygiene corners with emergency supplies. The Court said lack of such facilities affects students’ dignity, health, and access to education. It added that financial constraints cannot be used as an excuse for non‑compliance. Private schools may lose recognition if they fail to follow the guidelines. thehindu.com/videos/supreme…

@AnilAgarwal_Ved I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved son. This must be an incredibly heartbreaking time for you & your family, and everyone who loved him. My heartfelt prayers for his soul's peace and strength for all who are grieving. Om Shanti 🙏

Today is the darkest day of my life. My beloved son, Agnivesh, left us far too soon. He was just 49 years old, healthy, full of life, and dreams. Following a skiing accident in the US, he was recovering well in Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. We believed the worst was behind us. But fate had other plans, and a sudden cardiac arrest snatched our son away from us. No words can describe the pain of a parent who must bid goodbye to his child. A son is not meant to leave before his father. This loss has shattered us in ways we are still trying to comprehend. I still remember the day Agni was born in Patna on 3 June, 1976. From a middle-class Bihari family, he grew into a man of strength, compassion, and purpose. The light of his mother’s life, a protective brother, a loyal friend, and a gentle soul who touched everyone he met. Agnivesh was many things - a sportsman, a musician, a leader. He studied at Mayo College, Ajmer, went on to set up one of the finest companies Fujeirah Gold, became Chairman of Hindustan Zinc, and earned the respect of colleagues and friends alike. Yet, beyond all titles and achievements, he remained simple, warm, and deeply human. To me, he was not just my son. He was my friend. My pride. My world. Kiran and I are broken. And yet, in our grief, we remind ourselves that the thousands of young people who work across Vedanta are also our children. Agnivesh believed deeply in building a self-reliant India. He would often say, “Papa, we lack nothing as a nation. Why should we ever be behind?” We shared a dream to ensure that no child sleeps hungry, no child is denied education, every woman stands on her own feet, and every young Indian has meaningful work. I had promised Agni that more than 75% of what we earn would be given back to society. Today, I renew that promise and resolve to live an even simpler life. There was so much life ahead of him. So many dreams yet to be lived. His absence leaves a void for his family and friends. We thank all his friends, colleagues and well-wishers for always being there for him. Beta, you will live on in our hearts, in our work, and in every life you touched. I do not know how to walk this path without you, but I will try carrying your light forward.

Happy New Year, 2026! 🎉 Marking two years at @RoyalHolloway—an enriching journey that’s gone by remarkably fast. Thankful for the opportunities and growth along the way.

@BDUTT Happiest 54!🎉🎈🎂🎈🎉More power, strength and energy to you. Stay healthy and blessed! Aise hi baraste rahiye. 💖

54. Aur Jam Ke Barasti hoon. Thank you so much everyone for all the wishes and the deluge of love ❤️ . Sharing my favourite song on this milestone day for the rain I was named after 💜💜💜💜 youtu.be/u1V8YRJnr4Q?si…

It’s a relief to know that @VFSGlobal will soon open its centre in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The inconvenience faced over the years has finally been addressed, and the approval by @CMO_Odisha is truly welcome. @VFSGlobalIndia

@anandmahindra 🙏🙏

The musical bond between John McLaughlin and Indian ghatam virtuoso Vikku Vinayakram traces back to the early 1970s, when they came together to create the path-breaking fusion group Shakti. On December 14, at the Friends Forever concert at NCPA in Mumbai marking the first death anniversary of Ustaad Zakir Hussain, the two legends were reunited. My friend @jairamvgj was there and he sent me this message and the video… “I was fortunate to be backstage when this deeply moving moment unfolded and to be able to record it; it is a quiet lesson in love, friendship, and lives forever united by music.” Music: a force that creates unbreakable bonds

@DeShobhaa Enjoyed reading the article-insightful and authentic, as always!

@BansuriSwaraj निशब्द हूँ । ईश्वर आपको इस दुःख को सहने की शक्ति दें ।विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।🙏

पापा स्वराज कौशल जी, आपका स्नेह, आपका अनुशासन, आपकी सरलता, आपका राष्ट्रप्रेम और आपका अपार धैर्य मेरे जीवन की वह रोशनी हैं जो कभी मंद नहीं होगी। आपका जाना हृदय की सबसे गहरी पीड़ा बनकर उतरा है, पर मन यही विश्वास थामे हुए है कि आप अब माँ के साथ पुनः मिल चुके हैं, ईश्वर के सान्निध्य में, शाश्वत शांति में। आपकी बेटी होना मेरे जीवन का सबसे बड़ा गौरव है, और आपकी विरासत, आपके मूल्य और आपका आशीर्वाद ही मेरी आगे की हर यात्रा का आधार रहेंगे। ॐ शांति

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Such a moving tribute 🙏 Salute to your friendship and your dear friend’s courage to embrace death. May his graceful soul rest in peace. 🙏

Magical Mayurbhanj!

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@drnarendrajena Congratulations! 👏 Keep soaring higher and shining brighter.

Honoured to receive best Emergency & Critical Care department - Honours for Healthcare Excellence award over 100 beds hospitals in Tamil Nadu by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at the Tamil Nadu Medclave 2025, Chennai.

@Naveen_Odisha ଶୁଭ ଜନ୍ମଦିନ ରେ ଆପଣଙ୍କୁ ଆକାଶଭରା ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା | 💐🎈ମହାପ୍ରଭୁ ଙ୍କ ପାଖରେ ଆପଣଙ୍କ ସୁସ୍ଥ ଓ ଦୀର୍ଘାୟୁ ଜୀବନ ର କାମନା |🙏

ବରଷା ଟିକେ ଯାଇଛି ଛାଡ଼ି ବଉଦ ତଳୁ ମୁହଁଟି କାଢି ସୂର୍ଯ୍ୟ ସତେ ଦେହ କି ଝାଡି କିରଣ ରେଣୁ‌ ବୁଣେ‌... ଆଗରେ ତାର ତୋରଣ ଟିଏ ଆକାଶ ପଥେ ରଚିଲା କିଏ ନାହିଁ ତୋ କାହିଁ ଇନ୍ଦ୍ର ଟିଏ ନୁହେଁ ସେ କାହା ଧନୁ .... इंद्रधनुष 🌈 rainbows 🌈