A traditional ovation to the Sadhabas (The ancient Marine Merchants of Odisha) is a symbol of great respect to Odia Culture, observed since hundreds of years on the auspicious Kartika Poornima, the Day when the Sadhabas usually started their voyage…
Gigantic statue of Buddha & woo tourists from Southeast countries on buddhism roots
Cashing in on its Buddhist roots, the Odisha Government is focusing on wooing tourists from Southeast Asian countries and connect Bhubaneswar with Thailand by air to facilitate movement of tourists. The eastern State, which has several Buddhist sites, is also…
Odisha girls continue to rock national sports – 5 selected in national Football U-19
Odisha girls continue to make their presence felt in the national soccer squad and that was reflected again on Friday when five girls of the state were picked for the forthcoming AFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2014 to be played in…
Meet Saina Salonika from Odisha – Gold medalist in World youth Chess at Dubai
World Under-10 Girl’s Chess Champion Woman Candidate Master Saina Salonika will add another feather in her cap as she will receive National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements for 2014. Government of India has nominated Saina Salonika of Odisha for this…
Housing prices rise in Bhubaneswar, while it falls the most in Delhi & chandigarh
Housing prices appreciated in 18 major cities by up to 3.9 per cent in April-June over the preceding quarter while property rates fell in six cities including Delhi, according to National Housing Bank (NHB). In the national capital, housing…
Bhubaneswar makes it to 36 World Cities Finals..Will you help our city win?
This Friday, in conjunction with UN-Habitat, we’re staging the very first Guardian World Cities Day Challenge, with 36 finalists taking the hot seat to show off their city’s best idea. Get involved! With World Cities Day fast approaching, the 36…
Odisha connection to Shakti Sthal – Memorial of Indira Gandhi in Delhi
The huge ferrous rock weighing over 25 tonnes, installed at the memorial site of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in New Delhi, was sourced from the mines of Sundergarh. When the then central government had decided to set up a…
Classic artform of Odisha – Pattachitra from Raghurajpur gets featured in Yahoo Lifestyle
On a cloudy morning, I leave the clamour and clutter of Puri behind to visit a heritage village. Rustic Odisha greets me with vivid colours as I reach Raghurajpur. There is absolute silence. A lone lady stands in front of…
Bhubaneswar calling for Odisha Literary Festival – Biggest Literary Extravaganza of state
2 DAYS | 12 SESSIONS | 34 SPEAKERS: A few days to go for the Biggest Literary Fest of Odisha. Register Here http://www.eventxpress.com/
Esplanade Bhubaneswar by Forum at Rasulgarh to have 8 screen Multiplex Mall
Kolkata-based Real estate developer Forum Group to set up 8 Screen Multiplex Cinema in Bhubaneswar at cost of Rs. 500 crore. The Upcoming Shopping Mall of Forum Group Kolkata at the Rasulgarh Square (Old Hotel Safari International Campus),Bhubaneswar henceforth…