Kaun Kitne Paani Mein, a film on the biggest issue facing mankind in the coming years – water – will now premiere at the 7th World Water Forum, taking place at Daegu, Korea between April 13-17. This is the world biggest…
Keonjhar Odisha: Home to one of the oldest (3,800 mill yrs) rocks in the world
A tribal wonderland, Keonjhar has always held a magical allure for travellers for its geological, religious, social and anthropological significance. From the stunning beauty and unspoilt elegance of dense forests, exuberant waterfalls, terraced valleys and exotic wildlife to one of…
Giant Crocodile Remains from Bhitarkanika to be preserved in Odisha
Bhitarkanika National Park authorities in Kendrapara district have decided to preserve the skeletal remains of an 18.5 feet long male crocodile, one of the giant size crocs in Bhitarkanika. The carcass of the giant size male crocodile was retrieved near…
Some Amazing Facts about Odisha you never Knew – By Biren
Odisha which is largely accredited as a poor state with presumably poor infrastructure and large number of people suffering from malnutrition and being illiterate. This has created a halo effect as one of the most backward state of India. There…
Bhubaneswar to host FHRAI Golden Jubilee Convention this September
The Golden Jubilee Convention of Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) will be held in Bhubaneswar between September 25 and 27. MayFair Lagoon Hotel Bhubaneswar will be the venue for the annual convention. The Executive Committee of…
Cuttack eyes for Record with 34ft Sandart on universal brotherhood on Odia new year
A new 34-ft sand art based on the message of universal brotherhood and peace has been created on occasion of Odia new year by Pramod Patanik. The sand art showcases the rich heritage of Odisha, including its maritime history. The artist, who had…
Bhubaneswar Temples : 10 important things you might not be knowing yet
1. Bhubaneswar, the capital of modern Odisha, is also India’s temple city. Bhubaneswar literary means the land of Shiva. Gauda King Sashanka, who was a staunch follower of Lord Shiva, had built the first temple at Bhubaneswar (Ekamra Kshetra)…
Odia Love story of artist PK Mahanandia bestseller in Germany
Odia love story written by famous Swedish author Mr Per J .Andersson book has become bestseller in Germany. The book is based on famous Odia artist Dr PK Mahanandia’s real life story. Dr. P.K. Mahanandia, India-born Swedish artist famous for…
A look at how Panaa Sankranti is celebrated in Odisha
Pana Sankranti (Oriya: ପଣା ସଂକ୍ରାନ୍ତି) or Maha Vishuva Sankrantialso known as MeshaSankranti, is celebrated as the Oriya New Year. The day marks the beginning of the New Year in the traditional Hindu Solar Calendar. On this particular day,…
After Hockey now Odisha girls make 20% of National Womens Football Team
Four Odisha girls have been nominated in the 18-member under-14 girls national team selected to play in the upcoming AFC South-central regional competition. The competition will be held betweenApril 20 -24 in Kathmandu. The four players are Janaki Murmu, Iva Panna,…