From an afternoon cappuccino to dessert espressos, Gurudev Hansdah’s hearty mugs of coffee are a hit at a coffee shop at Ram Mandir Square. What is so special about this 20-year-old is that he brews these magical flavours with just…


The Asian U-18 Girls 7-a-side and U-19 Boys 15-a-side Rugby Championship, jointly organized by the Odisha Rugby Football Association (ORFA) and the Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU), would begin at KIIT University stadium here from December 11. A total of…

The onset of winter has triggered chirpy cacophony along the marshy lands of the Bhitarkanika National Park. The migratory birds of central Asia have begun arriving at the wetland spots of the national park, much to the delight of bird…

Over one lakh visitors thronged the city to be a part of the annual Bali yatra festival that got off to a colourful start. Over 40 platoons of police have been deployed to maintain law and order. For the first…

Today is KARTIK PURNIMA, the full moon day of Autumn. This special day has a historic significance for the state of Odisha where it is celebrated to commemorate its rich heritage. Once upon a time Odisha used to an independent…

The Indian National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has unveiled a $16 million scheme for fish farming in five districts of Odisha state. writes Lucy Towers, TheFishSite Editor. Odisha has 121,000 hectares (ha) total water area available in…

Around 500 delegates from across the country will attend a national conference on cancer here on November 8 to discuss various forms of the killer disease, rapid advances in methods of treatment and their practical application. Experts from Tata Memorial Hospital,…