People of Ganipur under Remuna block in this district are proud of Rehana Khatun (18), a girl of minority community, as she shot to fame after being adjudged winner of a competition on Bhagwad Gita organised by International Society for…
First ever quadriplegic person to act in a Movie: Jitendra Biswal of Odisha, know more about it
The feelings and desires of a quadriplegic person who can’t move without his wheelchair and without anyone’s help, but has achieved a lot through his seer determination and by overcoming disability is shown in a Hindi film “Two Desires…
#GirlPower : co-birders from Bhubaneswar Bird Walks, have photographs in WWF’s Nature Calendar 2017
Co-birders from Odisha Panchami Manoo Ukil and Mamta Parmar, members of The Bhubaneswar Bird Walks (TBBW), have their bird photographs published in WWF’s Nature Calendar 2017. Pics courtesy : Panchami Manoo Ukil
Odisha boy awarded Sword of Honour at Indian Military Academy for best all round Cadet
Pratyush Kumar Mohanty was awarded the Sword of Honour at the IMA passing out parade on Saturday which is given to the best all-around gentlemen cadet (GC) and is one of the most coveted awards of the academy. Mohanty, an…
What an inspiring story of Neelam Sanjeep Xess : Player from Hockey capital of India Rourkela
True, it may be known as the hockey capital of India, but almost all among the several hockey players Rourkela has produced have a story behind their success. A story of suffering… a story of hardships and poverty… a story…
Guru Pankaj Charan Das : The Unsung Hero of Odissi
Regarded as the “guru of gurus”, Guru Pankaj Charan Das – one of the founder fathers of Odissi dance who was the guru of his co-founders – is often referred to as the unsung hero of Odissi for the massive…
RIP Sudarshan Sahu of Nayagarh : Inventor of Odisha showstopper dessert Chenapoda
The inventor of Odisha’s showstopper dessert Chhena Poda Sudarshan Sahu passed away at the age of 86 today. Sudarshan breathed his last at his residence in Kacheri Bazaar Nayaragh. “My father has made Nayagarh as well as the Country famous…
On his Birth Anniversary a blog on Nabakrushna Choudhury, his life and work as CM of Odisha
Nabakrushna Choudhury was born in a landlord family of Kherasa village near Jagatsinghpur District on November 23, 1901. Son of the famous advocate Gokulananda Choudhuri, Nabakrushna had shown unusual talents during his childhood. He was very fond of games and sports.…
Sambalpur Girl Srishti Vyakaranam Representing India at Miss Asia Pacific International beauty pageant
Sambalpur Girl Srishti Vyakaranam is the newest modelling sensation in the industry. She has modelled for the likes of Shantanu and Nikhil, Karan Malhotra and Divya Sheth and recently walked the runway at the Lakme Fashion Week. Srishti has now…
Odisha man in India Book of Records for Ganesh idol made with 207 pieces of soap
Satyanarayan Moharana, a youth from Berhampur of Odisha, has received national recognition by getting a mention in the India Book of Records for constructing an image of lord Ganesha using smaller Ganesha idols carved out of pieces of soap. Satyanarayan,…