India is the country of origin of Buddhism. Buddhist shrines are concentrated not only in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar but also in Odisha. A visit the Buddhist sites of Odisha will take you to exquisite temples,…
Odisha bags international award for pisciculture development
Spain-based Business Initiative Directions (BID) has selected Odisha Pisciculture Development Corporation Ltd (OPDC), for international star award for leadership in quality (ISLQ) in gold category. OPDC will receive the award in a ceremony in Paris, France during June, 27 and…
Nabakalebar 2015: Video of Devi Subhadra Daru entering Puri Temple Premises
This video captures the moment when Devi subhadra’s daru enters the premises of Jagannath temple. This is the last time devotees touch the wood being taken to be the body of Devi subhadra. More stories : on Jagannath Nabakalebar Festival
Odisha based Harmonium player makes name with several stalwarts like Manna Dey
Ajaya Dash has accompanied several stalwarts and has made a name for himself as a harmonium player. Though only in his late 20s, Bhubaneswar-based acclaimed harmonium player Ajaya Dash has earned laurels to his state and for himself. Winner of…
Bhubaneswar Airport to have Wifi starting this June 1st
In Bhubaneswar airport Keeping in mind the increase in number of travellers during Jagannath Nabakalebara, Wifi facilities are to be started from June 1st. The Trial run for this project is already going on. Since Bhubaneswar airport is only open…
Calling all Healthcare Startups in Odisha – chance to win Rs 10 lakhs
A great news for all Odisha based Healthcare startups that are working on solving major healthcare issues. Leading Impact investor Unitus Seed Fund has announced a nationwide challenge to identify promising early-stage health-tech startups focused on serving the underserved. The…
Bhubaneswar Angels launched at TiE to help fund Entrepeneurs
A group of as many as 28 leading businessmen from Odisha have floated a launchpad–‘Bhubaneswar Angels’– to promote wannabe entrepreneurs from across the state to start their own ventures. This initiative was launched at the fourth Annual Day celebrations of The Indus…
Odissi by Chinese Dancers after Rangabati was performed by Koreans
Chinese odissi dancers performed exceptional Odissi dance in the India Today conclave hosted in China before Prime minister Narendra Modi arrives. Recently Korean Dancers were performing Odia song Rangabati in international water forum. China is preparing to make “exceptional…
Utkal University PG Admission process goes completely online
Students planning to take admission in the postgraduate courses this year can apply on the university website – www.utkaluniversity.ac.in. The university offers postgraduate courses in around 50 disciplines, including 21 self-financed courses. The online admission process will continue till May…
Jagannath Nabakalebar: A nice video in Odia on the mega festival
Here is a nice video in Odia on Jagannath Nabakalebara. Do check it out. Also check: Jagannath Nabakalebar depicted via whiteboard animation – a must watch