Odisha’s gigantic temples with their majestic grandeur and rich cultural heritage played a major role as much as the exclusiveness of Odia language to prevail upon the British government to accept the demand for formation of a separate Odisha…
On Utkala Dibasa : A must read article on How Odisha was formed as separate province
The Hindu kingdom of Odisha lost its complete political identity after the demise of the last Kings Mukunda Dev. The rules of the Afghans, the Mughals, the Naib-Nazims, the Marathas brought further instability and territorial vivisection. Further under the British rule…
Lalita Prasida Sripada of Odisha wins Women of Worth Award in Science and Innovation category
Eight women who shone in various fields received the NDTV-L’Oreal’s Women of Worth awards on Monday evening. Among them were Sreemoyee Piu Kundu for literature, Vani Kola for entrepreneurship, Lalita Prasida Sripada Srisai for innovation, Neha Kirpal for Art, Pwilao Basumatary…
Duronto : Movie based on story of Odisha marathon runner Budhia wins national award for best Children’s Film
Duronto took home the honours for Best Children’s film in National Awards while Amitabh Bachchan and Kangana Ranaut have won the 2015 National Award for Best Actor and Actress, respectively, for their roles in Piku and Tanu Weds Manu Returns. A…
Awesome to see NYC based Bibhu Mohapatra showcase Odisha Pasapalli IKAT Fashion
Bibhu Mohaptra has published his thoughts on Ikat craft in the 7th Anniversary issue of Bazaar India Dress with cross-bands, made from miniature pasapali silk IKAT fabric from Odisha. Also read Interview from Rediff on Bibhu Mohapatra: The designer who…
Lalita Prasida Sripada of Odisha nominated by NDTV for Women of Worth Awards
Lalita Prasida Sripada Srisai, a Class IX student who hails from Damanjodi in Koraput district in Odisha, won the Community Impact Award at the prestigious Google Science Fair 2015 held in California. She developed a cheap method of cleaning waste…
Hori Hori : Sung by Sniti Mishra, Shot in Jajpur Odisha, directed by Pranab Aich of Odisha
At a time when harmful and toxic chemicals have replaced traditional organic colours blessed with medicinal values, there in an urgent need to retrace roots to enjoy safe and a happy Holi. Sniti Mishra’s ‘Hori Hori’, a song which…
Bhubaneswar based Travelling Library concept Walking Bookfairs featured in BBC News
What is the most amount of books you have carried while travelling? Whatever your record, it’s unlikely that you have beaten Satabdi Mishra and Akshaya Ravtaray. The two friends are on an ambitious 10,000 km (6,213 miles) road trip in…
Don’t miss this Odia Version of Jabar Fan Song from Shahrukh Khan upcoming Movie
Don’t miss this Odia Version of Jabar Fan Song from Shahrukh Khan upcoming Movie sung by Bibhu Kishore
Watch out for Biswajit Mahapatra of Odisha in Zee Saregamapa starting soon – Teaser video
Watch out for Biswajit Mahapatra of Odisha in Zee Saregamapa starting soon