Jitendra Biswal is an amazing person. A quadriplegic since childhood, Biswal is bound to a wheel chair. He cannot stand up, cannot walk and move his hands or legs. Only, he raises his right forearm to talk to his mobile…
Ame Prahari : Now a Mobile App by Transport Department to keep a check on Traffic violations
Odisha transport department launched an Android-based app –Ame Prahari – in a bid to make it easy for citizens to send photographs and videos of traffic violations to them. The transport department will penalise the offenders on the basis of the photographs…
Through the Prism of Time: Odisha and its Raj Bhavans, A book on 3 Raj bhavans of Odisha
The Raj Bhavan Odisha on Sunday launched its coffee table book on a memorable occasion when the nation paid tributes to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and at a time when Odisha is in the 80th year of…
A Well made Documentary on Cult Song Rangabati : Showcases Original Creators of the song
This documentary on Rangabati showcases how the song was made and under what circumstances and challenges. It features the original singers Sri Jitendra Haripal and Ms. Krishna Patel along with other musicians and singers who have recently made the…
Bakul Foundation to celebrate 2nd October as Daan Utsav across multiple places
Bhubaneswar based BAKUL foundation celebrates the 2nd of October as the Day of Service as a mark of respect to Gandhiji and to mark the beginning of Daan Utsav. This year, it’s happening in 18 cities of India including 11…
Did you know Kalidasa Classic Meghadootam was inspired from Ramgiri and Gupteswar in Odisha?
Kalidasa’s classic ‘Meghadootam’ was inspired from Ramgiri and Gupteswara caves in Gajapati district of Odisha. It was at this place that the 5th century Sanskrit scholar witnessed many beautiful sights of moisture-laden clouds which originated from the Andaman sea taking…
Odisha Food : lack of patronage and marketing has eaten up on its popularity
There was a time when Odisha food and Odia cooks ruled the hearts. They would weave magic with their ladle and earn rave reviews from public and connoisseurs alike. Those were the days before cooks had not become chefs, before…
Indian Idol Season 7: The singing Reality Show is back, auditions in Bhubaneswar on 6th October
Indian Idol Season 7 2016 Auditions are back, the registration of the show is already started. Indian Idol is a very famous singing reality show of the country. There is no need of an introduction to give about this show due to…
Mitha Dali – Ratha Jatra special – Puri Jagannath Mandira : Nice blog by Jagruti Vedamati
On the auspicious occasion of Ratha Jatra, I could not help but recollect all the fond melodies and memories associated to this grand festival. I found myself looking for ways to feel closer to home. Warm memories of the occasion…
How Bhubaneswar Buzz on Instagram Convinced an international tourist to Visit Odisha, and she visited last week
It all started when foroohea from Iran heard about the video on Rasagola origin in Puri Temple we posted on Instagram last year. We had some initial conversation and tried to convince her to visit Odisha during her trip…